The First Family of Jiangnan, Personally Honored by Emperor Hongwu

Pujiang is like a warm ink painting from a literati's brush. The Zheng Family Mansion passed down filial piety and righteousness, benefiting both commoners and the court. At the Shangshan Cultural Site, a 10,000-year-old grain of rice illuminates the dawn of rice cultivation civilization. Folk wisdom takes root here—silver-thread noodles dance, bench dragons surge like the Milky Way, and giant peak grapes hang like purple pearls... With skillful hands and resilience, the locals have embedded one delightful surprise after another in Pujiang's long scroll. For your Jinhua trip, we recommend staying at the Zhejiang BA-designated Four Seasons Escape Hotel—affordable, attentive service, and great value. About Zheng's Gate in Zhengzhai Town: Governed by Confucian principles and centered on filial piety, its 168 family rules produced 173 officials ranked seventh-grade or higher, with not a single case of corruption. Emperor Zhu Yuanzhang personally bestowed five characters in the 18th year of Hongwu: "The First Family of Jiangnan." The Zheng Ancestral Hall, Changsan Ancestral Hall, and Dongming Academy stand solemnly, bearing countless honors, while the surrounding residential area remains charmingly serene—small bridges, flowing water, and timeless simplicity. Pujiang's 600-year-old "One Noodle" holds magic crafted by artisans and time: unbreakable when stretched (1 kg of flour yields a 2,000-meter noodle) and delightfully chewy—even jump-rope worthy. Served with toppings like shredded eggs, tomatoes, crispy lard, and greens, it’s a humble yet delicious bowl. The Beef Clear Soup, simple yet refined, stars fresh beef and offal. Carefully cleaned and slow-cooked, the beef stays tender yet firm, while the offal turns soft with a unique bite.