A popular British city that China wants to copy: what is it about?
Stratford-upon-Avon is an English town that receives millions of tourists. This picturesque place is famous for its shops, and pubs, and is known as the birthplace of William Shakespeare, a world-famous English playwright.
The magnificent architecture located on the banks of the Avon and many museums will captivate visitors from all over the world. Chinese tourists liked it so much that they want to build a copy of it in their homeland, MyLondon reports.
Where they want to build a copy of Stratford
A copy of Stratford with Shakespeare's birthplace will be built in Fuzhou. This place will be the embodiment of respect for three great literary geniuses: Shakespeare, Cervantes, who was awarded the Little Alcalá, and Tang Xiangzu, a Chinese writer whose works are known all over the world. All of them died in 1616.
It is noted that Shakespeare is very popular in China. With the emergence of a city dedicated to the famous English poet and actor, Chinese audiences will learn more about this era.
What to see in Stratford-upon-Avon
In this city, you will find Shakespeare's birthplace, visit the house where he grew up, and see the rooms where he learned to write and read. There is also a house where his wife, the poet Anne Hathaway, grew up.
No wonder there are so many theaters and modern theater art here. Hungry tourists will find many restaurants and pubs serving classic snacks.
Take a walk along the river and try to enjoy a boat ride on the canal. Along the shore, you will see many works of art, shops, and restaurants overlooking the water.
In addition, there are many walking tours where you can learn about some of the highlights. Don't forget to appreciate the produce at the bustling farmers' market!
To choose a place to stay and evaluate the best tourist routes, we recommend using the advice of travelers on Tripadvisor and Booking.com. Treat yourself to a trip to this picturesque corner, especially since it is very easy to get here from Birmingham and London.
Read also about the best country hotels in the UK, which were written about by TravelWise.