Fengjing is a typical water town with a history of more than 1,500 years. It was once a key connection between Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces.

Tiny bridges, sparkling streams, wooden houses and peaceful families, form a harmonious picture. Residents' daily life in the newly opened scenic spot remains uninterrupted by the influx of travelers.

The quiet township is the birthplace of many famous contemporary Chinese artists.
Ding cong (1916 -), one of the country's best cartoonists, known for his black-humor cartoons that satirize politics and society, is a native son of the town. A museum has been set up to exhibit Ding's works. On display at the museum are pictures of Ding and some of his famous sarcastic works, illustrations and portraits. A reading room has recently been added to the museum housing nearly 2,000 books from Ding's personal collection.

Not far away from the museum is the former residence of Cheng Shifa (1921 -), an internationally acclaimed painter, who is renowned for his watercolor paintings and comic strips. After the recent renovation of the house, Cheng has brought some of his representative works back to his hometown. Also on display are some old furniture and other articles that Cheng once used.

The town is also known as the birthplace of the famed Jinshan Peasant Painting, which has won praise for its creative designs and bright colors that vividly represent the everyday life of the ordinary people.

In the town, a four-generation family, surnamed Chen, is well known for their skills in the art. During the past 40 years, the family members have created more than 700 paintings. Their paintings have been exhibited throughout the world including the United States, France and Japan. They have also opened a store on the town's main street, in which people can find their works and other folk artworks as well as watch them painting.