【翻譯原文】

　　西塘在浙江嘉興，位于上海和杭州之間。這個占地規(guī)模并不大的古鎮(zhèn)有著悠久的歷史，它初建于春秋時期，位于吳國和越國的交界處。西塘的大致規(guī)模在宋代之前就已經(jīng)形成，今所見西塘著名的橋梁望仙橋就是宋代的遺跡。在明清時期，西塘既是遠近聞名的魚米之鄉(xiāng)，又是著名的絲綢制造之地，還以制陶業(yè)而享譽全國。

　　【參考譯文】

　　Xitang is located in Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province, between Shanghai and Hangzhou. Though small in size, this ancient town boasts a long history. It was first built during the Spring and Autumn Period, at the border between the states of Wu and Yue. The present layout had already taken shape before the Song Dynasty, and the famous Wangxian Bridge in Xitang is a legacy of the Song. By the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Xitang had become a well-known trade centre for farm products, silks and ceramics, all produced in the surrounding areas and famous throughout the country.