A gate presented by the Emperor to honor the Zhang Family.
This gate was presented by the last Emperor, Pu Yi.
The female compound of the Zhang family looks over a nice pond.
The library which contains 1500 year old books. Quite rare.
Hand carved wooden printing plates for one of the books in the library.
Sign means that the Emperor hopes the family can be prosperous.
A scene along one of the canals we toured. Lady is washing her clothes.
Another view of canals in Nanxun, an ancient town in Zhejiang Province.
The blue banner is an ad for the local wine.
Notice that part of the buildings are built over the water.
A 50 year old ad for cosmetics.
Anhui style brick carvings adorn this gate.
Where guests were greeted. The characters show that the family is cultured.
The lions on the chairs show that the mother was the most respected member of the family.
A carved panel that tells part of the story of how girls were introduced to their husbands.
The matchmaker has signaled a man that the coast is clear to come into the girl's room.
The exterior of the family's French style ballroom. All imported from France.
A Pagoda behind the canal tour boats.
Our boat girl. She is using a 'Nu' that both steers and propels the boat.
Just the locals watching tourists float past.
Gary and Hanhan on the other side of the reading room panel. This is for resting after long studies or writing.
This area only used one day, Mid-Autumn Festival. The owner would look at the moon's reflection in the water.
The Late Autumn garden. Part of the celebration of late autumn is climbing and the stone here reminds you of that.
A bridal sedan, it is all carved and painted wood. Very heavy. The baby on top is to ensure a child will be on the way soon.
Live local opera. The story is about a wrongly accused woman and her death which brought 3 inches of snow in June showing her innocence.
