Dongyang Woodcarving Town, a gathering place for woodcarving masters

Zhejiang Dongyang is known as the 'Capital of Woodcarving and Film City.' If friends from other places want to appreciate the charm of Dongyang woodcarving, we usually recommend the China Woodcarving Museum, the Luzhai Ancient Architecture Complex, and the national cultural heritage units scattered in the countryside, but rarely suggest visiting the Woodcarving Town. Although the Woodcarving Town gathers more than twenty provincial-level and above master studios, these studios open and close unpredictably. Moreover, just walking around without buying anything feels a bit awkward. However, if you want to deeply understand the profound Dongyang woodcarving culture, the Woodcarving Town is still worth a visit. It is a provincial-level characteristic town with a total investment of 5.5 billion yuan, and construction has not stopped in recent years. In addition to master studios, there are also urban living rooms showcasing Dongyang woodcarving culture, exquisite ancient architecture complexes, and Zhejiang's top student research centers. The main buildings of the Woodcarving Town reflect the strong Dongyang architectural style. Some say that Huizhou architecture is just a branch of Dongyang architecture. Although this may seem like self-praise, most of the exquisite three carvings on Huizhou architecture were indeed crafted by Dongyang artisans. However, the artisans of that time were essentially just workers trying to make a living, which aligns with the lyrics 'The crescent moon shines on the high building, the high building was built by the poor.' Today's art masters have their own woodcarving or bamboo weaving enterprises, employing many workers and becoming part of the first group to prosper after the reform and opening up. Their production, display, and sales venues are not limited to the Woodcarving Town, which is one reason why the art studios are often closed. 📍Detailed Address: Woodcarving Town, Dongyang City, Zhejiang Province Ticket Price: Free ⏳Recommended Time: 2 hours