What makes Wuzhen stand out -- amongst dozens of ancient towns in the Yangtze Delta Region -- is the way it’s developed tourism -- slowly, and in an orderly fashion.
Lunchtime at this Wuzhen guesthouse. Gao Cairong is both cook and host. Gao was actually born in the house, but he moved out for six years when Wuzhen first turned into a tourism spot and his home became a hotel.
"During the 2007 spring festival, the government asked us local residents if we would like to come back to our old houses and work as hosts. They did quite a good job on the renovation of my house. And I thought there could be a business opportunity, so I came back." Gao Cairong, Host of Wuzhen Guest House said.
