Tranquil Charm of Nanxun Ancient Town 🌆

Compared to Wuzhen, I prefer this perennially free Yanhuai Ancient Town. Here, you can fulfill your longing for all the water towns in Jiangnan. Whenever the sunset paints the sky in shades of orange, red, or purple, it adds a colorful touch to this thousand-year-old ancient town. The busy rowing boats come to a stop, and the water surface becomes as calm as a mirror. The rising smoke from the chimneys indicates families preparing meals. Amidst the dimly lit lanterns, the green bricks and tiles provide a perfect setting for quietly experiencing the charm of this Jiangnan water town, far away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The serene orange hues of the evening are truly healing. Location: Nanxun Ancient Town Ticket: Free, open all day, except for some minor attractions Transportation: By car, navigate to "Nanxun Ancient Town" usually located under the south gate High-speed rail: To "Huzhou Station," by bus or taxi, approximately 1 hour Car: There are buses from the North Bus Station, about 1 hour and 20 minutes 1️⃣ Day Tour Route: ✅ Southern Area: Nanxun Ancient Town South Gate 👉 Xiaolian Village 👉 Jiayetang Library 👉 Zhang Youming's Old Residence 👉 Liu's Tihao ✅ Northern Area: Cross Dock 👉 Tongjin Bridge 👉 Hundred Rooms 👉 Zhang Jingjiang's Former Residence 👉 Yiyuan 📝 Simple Introduction 1️⃣ Cross Dock and Hundred Rooms: After a round of browsing, the best time for photos is sunset. With the boats stopped on both sides, the river becomes as calm as a mirror. The Jiangnan architectural complex, pavilions, bridges, and thousand-year-old bridges are all reflected on the water surface, as if projecting a millennium scene, especially charming. It's really pleasant to find a riverside family to have tea and food. 2️⃣ Xiaolian Village: The private garden of the wealthy Liu family in the late Qing Dynasty, Jiangnan courtyard, the lotus flowers in summer are beautiful. 3️⃣ Jiayetang Library: The largest library in China, one of the four major libraries in Jiangnan. 4️⃣ Zhang Youming's Old Residence: A mansion in Jiangnan, a unique combination of Chinese and Western architecture. 5️⃣ Liu's Tihao: "Red House" is another Jiangnan courtyard, combining Western elements, very unique. Nanxun Cuisine: Shuangjiao noodles, Xun trotters, Three-course tea, Xun crispy cakes, Ding Sheng cake, Qianshi cake, Socks-bottom crispy, Huzhou large wonton Water Bus: Experience the joy of 3r per stop, every 30 minutes from 9:30 to 16:00, Silk Pier-Zhang Jingjiang-Lianjie Bridge-Cross Dock Accommodation: It is recommended to stay in the ancient town. The sunrise in the early morning and the dim lights of the night are slowed down. This is the real Jiangnan!