Keqiao Ancient Town
柯桥古镇
A thousand-year-old water town on the Eastern Zhejiang Grand Canal, linked by ancient bridges such as Rongguang Bridge and Yongfeng Bridge to old riverside streets.
Keqiao Ancient Town lies in the centre of Keqiao District, an old market town at the junction of the Eastern Zhejiang Grand Canal and the Ke River. Its name comes from the Keting pavilion and the story of Cai Yong's bamboo flute made from Keting bamboo. The core of the old town is three ancient bridges: Rongguang Bridge, Yongfeng Bridge and Keqiao Bridge. Around them are covered-walkway old streets, Keqiao Great Temple and riverside houses. After recent restoration, teahouses, yellow wine bars and creative shops have opened, and at night the lights reflect on the canal. Admission is free. Allow about 1.5 hours. It is near Keqiao station on Shaoxing Metro Line 1, about 2 km from China Textile City, and can be combined with Keyan and Jian Lake on the same day.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Keyan Scenic Area & Jian Lake
- Dongpu Ancient Town (Yellow Wine Town)
- Anchang Ancient Town
- Yangshan Stone City
- China Yellow Wine Museum
- Fushan Park & Yuewang Terrace
- Shaoxing Museum
- Cangqiao Straight Street