Don't just know about Wuzhen! Nanxun is the true low-key gem

📍Address: No. 51 Renrui Road, Nanxun Town, Nanxun District, Huzhou City.

- Tickets: Combo ticket 95 RMB/person, 65 RMB if purchased online one day in advance; free entry to the ancient town before 8:00 AM or after 5:00 PM, but small attractions are closed.

Transportation Guide🚗

- External transportation: High-speed trains from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, etc. can reach Nanxun Station directly, and there are also buses; self-driving can be done via the Huyu Expressway, Shenjiahu Expressway, etc.
- Internal transportation: Rowboat from Xiaolianzhuang to Guanghui Palace is 160 RMB/boat one way, night cruise ticket is 50 RMB/person; water bus is 3 RMB/person, running every half hour from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM.

Tour Routes🎈

- Half-day classic tour: Visit Baijianlou (7:30-8:30 AM), Xiaolianzhuang (9:00-10:30 AM), and Jiaye Library (10:30-11:30 AM) in the morning; visit Zhang Shiming's Former Residence (1:00-2:30 PM) and Liu's Ladder House (Red House) (2:30-3:30 PM) in the afternoon.

- Full-day immersive tour: Visit Jili Lake Silk Museum (8:30-10:00 AM) and Silk Industry Guild Hall (10:00-11:00 AM) in the morning; visit Zhang Jingjiang's Former Residence (1:00-2:00 PM) and Baijianlou (2:30-4:00 PM) in the afternoon, and stroll along Ditang Ancient Path (5:30-7:00 PM) in the evening.

Must-Visit Attractions🌟

📍Baijianlou: A 400-meter stretch of Ming and Qing riverside houses, stunning at dawn or dusk, perfect for photos at the arched bridge in the "Baijianlou Hedong" section.
📍Xiaolianzhuang: A model of Jiangnan gardens, with lotus flowers blooming from June to August, and ideal for Hanfu photos under wisteria in April.
📍Zhang Shiming's Former Residence: "The First Grand Mansion in Jiangnan," featuring French imported glass alongside Chinese brick carvings, with the fourth courtyard's dance hall perfect for retro-style photos.
📍Liu's Ladder House: A blend of red brick Roman columns and traditional blue brick tiles, with the inner courtyard's red wall ideal for retro photos, best in morning light.
📍Jili Lake Silk Museum: Showcases the history of "Jili Silk," a World Expo gold medal winner, with silk reeling demonstrations and Qipao rentals for photos.

Food Recommendations🍜

- Zhuangyuan Lou: Double-jiao noodles (fried fish + crispy pork), No. 18 East Street.
- Zhoushengji: Braised chicken feet + large pork wontons.
- Yebiqi: Dingsheng cake, Juhong cake, No. 28 East Street.
- Xunti Workshop: Traditional braised pork knuckle, No. 143 Nanxi Street.

Accommodation Suggestions🏨

- Budget: Xunju Riverside Homestay, around 100 RMB/person; Nanxun Ideal Three Days Hostel, 50 RMB/night.
- Luxury experience: Blossom Hill·Qiushuli, 600-1000 RMB/night; Baijianlou Jingshe, starting from 400 RMB.