Editorial photo #13880733 Human Interest

Daily Life In Jinze Ancient Town

SHANGHAI, CHINA - JUNE 8: A traditional wooden awning boat floats moored along the stone banks of a canal, positioned in front of the historic three-arch Tianwangge Bridge in Jinze Ancient Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai, China, on June 8, 2026. Known as the "Town of Bridges," Jinze boasts a dense network of ancient waterways and well-preserved stone structures from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, showcasing classic Jiangnan water town architecture and a slower-paced rural lifestyle on the urban periphery of Shanghai. (Photo by Artur Widak/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13880733
Date taken: 8 June 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Artur Widak/NurPhoto
Category: Human Interest

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