Wuzhen is one the six major towns south of the Yangtze River where customs from ancient China still exist and are still practiced. The town was originally designed by using ancient planning methods that rest the center of the town perfectly on the axis of east, west, south and north, the streets are also divided up into almost perfect 'criss-cross' patterns, this is just one of its remarkable characteristics. Here ancient Ming dwelling sit encroaching on each side of the canal that passes through the city. In the east of the town is the academy where celebrated Chinese author and philosopher Mao Dun once studied, it has now been transformed into the Mao Dun memorial hall. Situated in the Xizha Old Street of the town are largely best-preserved ancient Ming and Qing dynasty architecturals. Besides, there are also many attractions remained from ancient times, including temples and classically designed 'twin-bridges', etc.