The rambling old streets of Zhangjiagang
( chinadaily.com.cn )
Updated: 2016-06-28
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A snapshot of Leyu Old Street from 2013 and the present day. [Photo/zjgonline.com.cn] |
Leyu Old Street was built in 1933 by wealthy local man Zhang Jianlu. Nowadays it is a business street lined with many covered store fronts on both sides. The cyan-colored stone walkway, wooden pillars and black bricks exhibits the classic architectural style of the Republic of China (1912-1949).
