Jiangnan, the south of the lower reaches of the Yangtze River, includes some regions of Anhui, Jiangxi and Zhejiang
,The area from Nanjing to Suzhou its center. Located in the Taihu Basin close to the East China Sea, the region is abundant in water resources, a features a mild climate and developed agriculture.
There has been agreement by Chinese people that Jiangnan is a region beautified by the literati of all generations. The region, known for its rich and prosperous land as well as its diligent and intelligent people, has been extolled and admired for thousands of years. The mist-covered green hills, the lakes brimming with glistening water, the delicate and serene gardens, the folk houses of black tiles and white walls, and the numerous pavilions, bridges, and rivers, all these characterize this region. When in Jiangnan, wherever you are, be it a city, a town, or a village, you feel like being in a scroll painting. This is Jiangnan, the embodiment of beauty, tranquility and elegance.
The traditional houses in Jiangnan have been built by the ingenious local people in open spaces which are surrounded by flowing water. The vivid traditional architecture is characterized by white walls and black tiles, is decorated by little bridges over brimming water. All these jointly present unique scenery.