Three Lanes and Seven Alleys {Old Fuzhou}

After we visited Ruby's orphanage this morning, our guide Maggie took both families to "Three Lanes and Seven Alleys" which is also referred to as "Old Fuzhou."  Click on the link below to find out more about this beautiful, historic area of Fuzhou, Fujian.

Three Lanes and Seven Alleys, located at the centre of Fuzhou City, is the well preserved architectural complex of the Ming and Qing Dynasty.As a famous ancient block, Three Lanes and Seven Alleys is an important symbol to show the long history of Fuzhou city. It enjoys a reputation of "the Museum of the buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasty“. Nowadays, some of the local people are still living there.

There was so much to see and food to try- we didn't have near enough time!!  Plus, we were on a mission to buy 17 gifts for Ruby... one for each of her birthdays until she is 18.  I wanted them to all be from where she is from so I felt like this was where I had to do most of my shopping.  We will definitely have to go back here another day by ourselves and take our time!
 This little peanut was still snoozing by the time we got back to the hotel.  Look at her sweet arm. :)