30 historic and cultural neighborhoods to visit in China

Longquan (Zhejiang province): Xijie Subdistrict. [Photo/Agencies]

Longquan (Zhejiang province): Xijie Subdistrict

Dating back to the Tang Dynasty, the buildings along Xijie still retain their traditional style. There are more than 70 shops in Xijie, many of which are traditional workshops, including blacksmith shops and traditional Chinese herb shops.

What to see: The Yonghe Bridge, The Mansion of the Cai Family