I thought Wuzhen was already very beautiful until I made a trip to Nanxun.
📍 Destination: Nanxun Ancient Town, Huzhou, Zhejiang
⏰ Best Travel Time: Spring and Autumn (March - May, September - November), with pleasant climate and the most beautiful scenery
🚗 Transportation Suggestions: Take the high-speed rail to Huzhou Station, and then take a taxi or bus to Nanxun.
✅✅ Must-Visit Places
1️⃣ Xiaolian Villa: One of the must-visit attractions in Nanxun. It is the private garden of Liu Yong, a wealthy tycoon in the late Qing Dynasty. With lotus ponds, rockeries, pavilions and towers everywhere, it shows the exquisiteness of Jiangnan gardens.
2️⃣ Jiaye Hall Library: The largest private library in modern China. It is simple and elegant with a strong scholarly atmosphere, suitable for taking photos.
3️⃣ Zhang Shiming's Former Residence: It features a combination of Chinese and Western architectural styles. It has the gracefulness of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River and the magnificence of Western architecture, which is really worth seeing.
4️⃣ Night Tour in Nanxun: Nanxun Ancient Town has a special charm at night. The lights are reflected on the water surface, as if traveling back to ancient times. Walk along the river.
5️⃣ Baijian Building: The Baijian Building in the early morning is the most beautiful. It is shrouded in thin mist, and the river flows quietly, like an ink-wash painting. It is the best-preserved Ming and Qing architectural complex in Nanxun, and it is extremely photogenic!
🌸 Food Recommendations
Xunzhi (Roast Pig's Trotter): A special marinated pig's trotter in Nanxun, soft, tender and flavorful.
Xiu Hua Jin Cai (Embroidered Brocade Vegetable): A local vegetable, fresh and delicious.
Ding Sheng Gao: A traditional Jiangnan cake with auspicious implications.
👔 Dressing Suggestions
Hanfu or cheongsam for more charming photos in the ancient town.
‼️ Must-Have Items
Sunscreen, comfortable shoes, camera.
🏨 Accommodation Recommendations
Choose a waterside homestay to experience the most authentic life in the Jiangnan water towns.
Nanxun Ancient Town is a place that makes people linger. Come here, slow down your pace and feel the gentle time of the Jiangnan water towns! 💚
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This is a VERY beautiful place! Thanks for sharing your impressions and photos.