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Daily Life In Jinze Ancient Town

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 8: A traditional wooden awning boat floats moored near the riverbank, framed by blooming purple water canna flowers and historic white-walled residential buildings lining a canal in Jinze Ancient Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China, on June 8, 2026. This well-preserved water town on the city's outskirts retains its classic Jiangnan-style architecture and interconnected canal networks, illustrating the region's historic reliance on waterways for local trade, transport, and daily village life. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#13880720
Date Taken	8 June 2026
Location	N/A
Photographer	Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Artur Widak/NurPhoto

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