A Uzhen Sketch | Waterside Dwellings: A First Flutter of Affection in Jiangnan's Early Summer

Gentle streams, a refined and lingering charm;
Waterside dwellings, a burgeoning affection in the summertime of Jiangnan.
The mornings in Uzhen are tranquil, sparsely populated, and accompanied by birdsong.
To tread upon the ancient stone bridges is to feel transported into a painting.
Lush verdancy abounds, a panorama of green, as the quotidian warmth of human life begins to stir.
Wandering with family throughout the ancient town, admiring the canals flanked by waterside residences, browsing diverse and distinctive shops, and watching the rocking skiffs traversing the waterways – fully laden with Jiangnan's ease and leisure – offers a unique and captivating experience.
I hold a particular fondness for the dusk and twilight of Xizha. To sit upon the embankment, savoring a refreshing mint popsicle, while a cool evening breeze wafts by is exceptionally pleasant.