Nanxun Ancient Town / So beautiful it feels otherworldly

Location 📍 Nanxun Ancient Town · Huzhou
Nanxun Ancient Town is located in Nanxun District, Huzhou City. It is a typical water town in the Jiangnan region, with well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty architecture and unique water town charm, making it a popular tourist destination. 🌸
🚇 Transportation
🚗 Self-driving: Navigate directly to the South Gate parking lot of Nanxun Ancient Town
🚄 High-speed rail: After arriving at Huzhou Station, transfer to bus route 101 or take a ride-hailing car to the town
💐 Recommended sightseeing routes:
🌞 Morning South District route: Enter from the South Gate 🚪 and visit Xiaolian Manor, Jiayetang Library, Zhang Shiming Former Residence, and Liu’s Ladder House in order. Xiaolian Manor is Liu Yong’s private garden, featuring pavilions, towers, unique stones, and lotus ponds, showcasing the beauty of Jiangnan gardens 🌷. Jiayetang Library is one of the most famous private libraries in modern China.

🌇 Afternoon North District route: 🎋 Start from Shizigang Pier, pass Tongjin Bridge, Zhang Jingjiang Former Residence, Yiyuan Garden, and finally reach Baijian Building 🎍. Baijian Building is the most representative ancient architectural complex in Nanxun, with white walls and black tiles stretching for hundreds of meters along the river.

🚢 Water transportation:
🌸 Water bus: Operating hours 9:00-16:00, every 30 minutes, ticket price 3 RMB per person.
🌸 Night cruise: Operating 17:00-20:30, 30 RMB per adult, 10 RMB per child.
🌸 Rowboat: 160 RMB per boat, seats 8 people, experience traditional water town style.

❤️ Must-visit attractions:
1. Baijian Building 🏠: The most representative ancient architectural complex, stroll through and feel the water town lifestyle~
2. Xiaolian Manor 🌼: A classic Jiangnan garden, especially beautiful when lotus flowers bloom in summer~✨
3. Liu’s Ladder House 🌾: Unique red Western-style architecture, a great spot for photos and check-ins, very photogenic✨
4. Zhang Jingjiang Former Residence 🏠: An important place to learn about modern historical figures. ❤️

❤️ Recommended local delicacies:
1. Exploding Fish Noodles: Nanxun specialty noodles with fresh fish and rich broth.
2. Lotus Root Starch Cake: Soft, glutinous, and sweet, a local specialty snack.
3. Lake Sheep Noodles: Made with local Huzhou sheep meat, tender and flavorful.
4. Embroidered Vegetables: Unique to Nanxun, crisp and refreshing.
5. Dingsheng Cake: Traditional pastry symbolizing good luck.

Practical information:
1. The ancient town is free to enter; some attractions require tickets, with options for combo or single tickets.
2. The best time to visit is early morning or evening when there are fewer tourists, the light is soft, and the water surface is calm like a mirror 💞. Great for photography 📸✨
3. Currently accessible by Huzhou bus or Hangzhou coach, with high-speed rail planned for the future. ✨
4. Comfortable flat shoes are recommended as the town mainly has stone-paved roads.
❤️ Special tips:
1. The water bus offers great value and is recommended.
2. The town is less commercialized, preserving the authentic water town lifestyle. 💗
3. Photography enthusiasts should choose sunrise or sunset for the best lighting. ❤️
4. Baoshan Street is a great place to taste local food. ❤️