China’s Wuzhen: A glimpse at Venice of the East

Participants (L) of the World Internet Conference sit and enjoy in a restaurant in the scenic town of Wuzhen in China's Zhejiang province, December 15, 2015. Wuzhen is at the centre of the six ancient towns south of river Yangtze, part of Tongxiang city in northern China. (AFP)

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Participants (L) of the World Internet Conference sit and enjoy in a restaurant in the scenic town of Wuzhen in China's Zhejiang province, December 15, 2015. Wuzhen is at the centre of the six ancient towns south of river Yangtze, part of Tongxiang city in northern China. (AFP)

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Canal cleaners go about their chores in Wuzhen in China's Zhejiang province, where the World Internet Conference takes place, at dawn on December 16, 2015. Ancient stone bridges, stone pathways and delicate wood carvings are reminiscent of Wuzhen’s legacy. (AFP)

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Volunteers take a selfie at dawn in Wuzhen, China where the World Internet Conference takes place, on December 16, 2015. (AFP)

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Participants cross a bridge to enter the World Internet Conference venue in Wuzhen, China, December 16, 2015. Officials from technology giants including Nokia, Apple, Kaspersky, IBM and Samsung are expected to attend. (AFP)

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A participant (top) of the World Internet Conference browses the Internet with his smartphone on a bridge in Wuzhen, China. (AFP)

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Wuzhen is divided into six districts--traditional workshops, local-styled dwelling houses, culture, food and beverage, traditional shops, and the water township customs and life. (AFP)

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A canal cleaner dressed as a cormorant fisherman for tourists rows his boat in Wuzhen, China. (AFP)

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The ‘Bridge within a Bridge’ is a popular scenic attraction involving Tongji and Renji bridges in the town. Participants cross a bridge to enter the World Internet Conference venue in Wuzhen on December 16, 2015. (AFP)

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The renowned modern Chinese revolutionary writer Mao Dun was born in Wuzhen. His celebrated work, The Lin’s Shop, talks about the life in the town. (AFP)