It wasn't very reassuring when the driver wondered why we were heading to Fengjian Water Town just west of Shunde's city centre. He thought there wasn't much worth seeing and we wouldn't want to come back again. I had not expected the spectacle in Shanghai's water towns, but this place would be a good place to relax for a few hours during a warm afternoon.This town is made of a number of small sandy islands whose history dates back to the Western Han Dynasty, with a number of historic bridges across the waterways. I came across this family temple/residence-looking building that has been converted into a fancy coffee shop. They restored the interiors and it's a great place to sit down, enjoy the history, and sip on a drink.
Historic bridges such as this one cross the narrow waterways with a few sightseeing boat rides available.
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