The ancient town of Luzhi is renowned as the “Museum of Ancient Chinese Bridges.” A leisurely boat ride, gliding through the arches of one historic bridge after another, feels like stepping back into bygone eras. Dozens of stone bridges, each exquisitely crafted and uniquely charming, bear the timeless imprints of centuries on their weathered bluestone surfaces.

Along the river quays, distinctive cable‑stone markers are scattered like stars. Carved from rectangular granite, these stones feature symmetrical rope‑passing holes, used by boatmen to moor their vessels and secure their lines. Their motifs—such as the ruyi scepter, a brush holder, paired bats, Liu Hai playing with a golden toad, and the “Three Ranks Ascending” pattern (a vase surmounted by three halberds)—symbolize peace, good fortune, and fulfillment, while also weaving together the unique scenic tapestry of this water‑town.

This holiday, bring your children to “Ink-Writing in Jiangnan” and embark on an educational journey. Step into the Hall of the Heavenly King, where the walls recount the origins and evolution of the Baosheng Temple Ancient Relics Museum. As you read slowly, you’ll be moved by the inspiring tale of a group of scholars and patriots who risked everything to safeguard these national treasures.

Step into the Ancient Relics Museum and admire the lifelike sculpted arhats adorning the walls, while savoring the Tang‑dynasty elegance and Song‑era charm of this thousand‑year‑old monastery. The wall sculptures are fashioned to resemble rocky islets rising from surging seas—jagged boulders, tumultuous waves, and billowing clouds—interspersed with figures of arhats who seem at ease among the crags or engaged in lively conversation by the shore. Exquisite in both form and spirit, these works possess a powerful artistic allure, vividly attesting to the supreme sculptural mastery of Yang Huizhi, the celebrated “Sculpture Sage” of the Tang era.

Visit the Wansheng Rice Mill featured in Ye Shengtao’s “Three or Five Dou More,” where the layout of a shopfront and rear storage area faithfully recreates the ambiance of a Jiangnan rice market during the Republic of China era.

As a renowned land of fish and rice, Luzhi boasts a time-honored agricultural tradition. While savoring the charm of the Jiangnan rice market, be sure to visit the Luzhi Water Town Agricultural Tools Museum, where you can see the actual Jiangdong plow described in Lu Guimeng’s “Laisi Jing,” along with over a hundred farming implements used for paddy cultivation in the Jiangnan region—experiencing firsthand the rich agricultural heritage of this celebrated land of fish and rice.

Luzhi is a land of outstanding talent and rich cultural heritage. Over the centuries, this fertile region has nurtured countless renowned scholars and luminaries; from the Song to the Qing dynasties, it produced a total of 62 jinshi degree holders. Step into the Luzhi Celebrities Hall at No. 195 Shangtang Street in the East Market, where extensive visual and textual materials invite you to discover Luzhi’s distinguished figures throughout history and appreciate the remarkable achievements and charisma of its celebrated sons and daughters.

The production process of Luzhi radishes is extremely intricate and meticulous. Pickling begins each year from September to October, and it takes four major stages and nearly ten months of curing to produce the finished Luzhi radish.

As the Lüzhí Pickle‑Making Workshop, a demonstration base for Lüzhí radishes, it serves as a window for showcasing and preserving intangible cultural heritage. Here, visitors can not only learn about the step‑by‑step process of pickling Lüzhí radishes but also gain insight into the various tools employed throughout the production.

Luzhi Sauce Factory has also recreated the atmospheres of two historic sauce shops from the Republic of China era—the Zhang Yuanfeng and Shen Chenghao establishments. In 1956, these three shops—Shen Chenghao, Zhang Yuanfeng, and Dingkang—merged to form the Luzhi Sauce Products Factory, which later underwent several rounds of restructuring. The factory’s retail outlet has remained in operation ever since. After your visit, be sure to stop by the Luzhi Sauce Products Factory’s storefront to savor the flavors of Luzhi radishes and Luzhi pickled vegetables, and consider picking up some of their signature condiments as souvenirs.

To savor the exquisite flavors of Luzhi, you can also head to Xihui Restaurant to seek out its signature “freshness.” This time-honored establishment carries forward the Wuzhong District–level intangible cultural heritage—“the art of preparing Fuli Duck and Fuli Duck Soup.” Legend has it that Fuli Duck was created by Lu Guimeng, a Tang‑dynasty poet who retired to Luzhi; the duck encases a pigeon, which in turn encloses an egg, their delicate flavors melding and interweaving in a way that lingers delightfully on the palate. As you relish this intangible‑heritage delicacy, you’ll also learn the story behind Lu Guimeng and Fuli Duck, gaining insight into the rich cultural heritage that underpins this culinary treasure.