Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City
Yuhang District, China
Liangzhu takes the itinerary far beyond imperial Hangzhou. This archaeological landscape preserves evidence of a society built on rice cultivation, sophisticated water management and elaborate jade rituals more than four millennia ago. The interest lies in understanding how the city worked, rather than expecting a collection of intact ancient buildings. Arrange a separate excursion to Yuhang and allow time for interpretation; a knowledgeable guide can make the earthworks and landscape considerably easier to read.