A better preserved old block in Zhejiang, Shili Street in Luqiao is known for its traditional water-street-integrated layout, historical relics, and a number of typical townscapes in the region south of the Yangtze River. Running north to south from Luqiaohexi Street to Lunanshiqu Street, the five-kilometer riverside street, with rich cultural landscapes and heritages, epitomizes the development of commerce in Luqiao. Luqiao’s history as a commercial port dates from the Northern Song Dynasty, when goods were traded here and to other cities as population grew and business boomed. Shili Street is dotted with historical and cultural relics, such as temples, pavilions and towers, civilian residences and age-old bridges.