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Fengjing Ancient Town- A site graced by bands of rivulets…

located in Southwest of Shanghai, China, there is more to Fengjing Ancient Town than the beauty of flowers and these include its history that is as old as 1500 years and its range of picturesque bridges numbering up to 52. Add to that the fame of being the hometown of Jinshan peasant's painting and you have a combination that raises this town to the rank of one of the top tourist destinations in the country.

The town is in permanent courtship with the river, whose thriving presence with ripples of tiny rivulets bubbling in all directions is indispensable to the town's charm and sustainment. The town in turn bears the traces of influences of Qing and Ming dynasties on it countenance, with two story houses of brick and timber and white washed walls spread across an area of about 48,000 sq. feet including the four main streets.

The town is also well endowed with bridges and a traveller can enjoy a great view of the entire town, perched upon one of its many famous stone bridges such as the Rainbow Bridge or the Zihehe Bridge. At night, streaks of red lights can be seen emitting from the red lanterns that dangle from the roofs of many houses.

In addition to the ancient architecture, the town is also famous for folk painting and folk crafts, festival lanterns, murals and embroidery. While in Fengjing Ancient Town, enjoy some local specialities like the Zhuang Yuan Cake and Tian Xiang Dry Bean Curd that are among the four treasures of Fengjing town.

From this ancient city, step into the modern world at a luxury hotel Shanghai and discover an alluring contrast that is appealing to all senses. From the enthralling views of the Huangpu river merging into the skyline in the distance to the elegant interior décor and the fine spread of dinners laid out in the plush settings in Sir Elly's restaurant to the grand stairways and sweeping hallways, The Peninsula Shanghai embodies extravagant luxury at every corner and this is definitely one Shanghai hotel that will provide an enchanting stay which will seem almost surreal.

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