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Nanxun Ancient Town is not big, and you can basically visit all the attractions in the ancient town in one day. However, if you stay in the ancient town for a night, you can fully experience the Jiangnan style of small bridges, flowing water and people. Generally speaking, Nanxun will be one of the destinations for the Jiangsu and Zhejiang tour. You can connect the ancient town tours: Zhujiajiao - Zhouzhuang - Tongli - Luzhi - Mudu - Nanxun - Wuzhen - Xitang or Xitang - Luxu - Zhouzhuang - Luzhi - Tongli - Lili - Zhenze - Nanxun - Wuzhen. It can also connect several major cities in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. Nanjing - Wuxi - Suzhou (Zhouzhuang) - Nanxun - Shanghai
If you don't want to go back, it is recommended to follow the following route
Lianzhuang → Jiayetang Library → Zhang Shiming's Former Residence → Qiushuli → Liu's Tihao (Red House) → Guanghui Bridge → Jili Lake Silk Museum → Tongjin Bridge → Hongji Bridge → Zhang Jingjiang's Former Residence → Baijianlou, and then you can drink Nanxun's special Three Bowls of Tea at the Three Bowls of Tea restaurant next to Baijianlou.
D1: Arrive at Xiangmen Street, Nanxun at noon - Visitor Center - Check in to hotel - Xiaolianzhuang Wharf (boat ride) - Baijianlou Wharf - Baijianlou - Zhang Jingjiang's Former Residence - Zhuangyuanlou (noodle snack with double toppings) - Yuantai Restaurant (lunch) - Baichuanfang - Hubi Family - Guanghui Palace - Liu's Ladder - Return to hotel for rest
D2: Shuangqiao Noodle House (Breakfast) - Zhang Shiming's Former Residence - Xiaolianzhuang - Jiaye Library - Shen's Family Home (Lunch) - Wuzhen
There are direct buses from Nanxun to Wuzhen Xizha, with the first bus leaving at 6:50 and the last bus leaving at 16:50, with buses running every hour. The specific route is Wuzhen Xizha → Hongqiao Village → Xitang → Wenqiao → Sanchang → Dengta → Shenzhuangyang → Dingjiaqiao New Village → Tai'an Road Station
D1: Nanjing
Drive to Nanjing. Overnight in Nanjing.
D2: Nanjing
Free time at Hunan Road or other scenic spots. Drive to the ruins of the Ming Palace. Visit Yujiang Tower, Yuhuatai, a National Key Cultural Relic Protection Site and a Model Site for Patriotic Education, and Confucius Temple Commercial Street. Along the way, admire the beautiful scenery of Wuyi Alley, Wende Bridge, the Qinhuai River, and the largest screen wall in China. Enjoy local snacks. Overnight in Nanjing.
D3: Nanjing → Wuxi
Drive to Wuxi, visit the Lingshan Giant Buddha, witness the Nine Dragons Bathing (demonstrating the grand birth of Buddha Shakyamuni), touch the Buddha's hand for blessings, visit the Lingshan Brahma Palace, the venue of the Second World Buddhist Forum, and drive to the beautiful Eighteen Bays of Taihu Lake. Learn about Yixing purple clay teapot art.
Afterwards, we will drive to Zhouzhuang (approximately 2 hours) and explore the water town of Zhouzhuang: visit Zhangting, Shenting, and Shuangqiao, stroll through the ancient streets of the Ming and Qing dynasties, and admire the artistic conception of small bridges, flowing water, and houses. Overnight in Wuxi.
D4: Wuxi → Suzhou → Nanxun → Hangzhou
After breakfast, we will drive to Suzhou and visit the Lion Grove Garden, one of the four famous gardens in Suzhou. We will also see the "Zhenqu Pavilion" inscribed by Emperor Qianlong of the Qing Dynasty when he visited the garden, the giant rockery complex, and the Pearl Garden.
Afterwards, we will drive to the historical and cultural town of Nanxun to admire the private garden of Liu Yong, a wealthy man from Jiangsu and Zhejiang, Xiaolianzhuang, the famous private library in modern times, Jiaye Library, famous Jiangnan residences, Zhang Shi's former residence, and walk along the three bridges of Nanxun (Guanghui Bridge, Tongjin Bridge, and Hongji Bridge).
Finally, drive to Hangzhou (approximately 2 hours) to taste chrysanthemum. Overnight in Hangzhou.
D5: Hangzhou → Shanghai
Cruise West Lake and visit Flower Harbor, one of the ten scenic spots on the south side of West Lake: the Red Fish Pond, the Peacock Garden, the Imperial Stele Pavilion, and the Peony Garden. See Leifeng Pagoda from afar and watch a silk fashion show.
Drive to Shanghai (approximately 2 hours). En route, visit the Hangzhou Bay Bridge, a remarkable feat and architectural marvel in the history of bridge construction. "A bridge spans the north and south, transforming the vast sea into a thoroughfare." In the evening, enjoy the night view of Shanghai. Overnight in Shanghai.
D6: Shanghai
After breakfast, we'll drive along Century Avenue, viewing the exteriors of the Oriental Pearl Tower (the world's third tallest tower), the Jin Mao Tower (China's tallest building), and the Shanghai International Convention Center. We'll then visit jewelry and craft shops, the Bund, known as the "World Architecture Expo," and Nanjing Road, known as "China's First Commercial Street." We'll then explore the snack kingdom of Chenghuang Temple Mall and Shanghai Old Street. Depart Shanghai.