Exploring Nanxun: Lu Yu Ancient Trail | One-Day Tour of the Classic Ancient Trail and Water Town

Day 1 Nanjing → Huzhou → Lu Yu Ancient Road → Nanxun → Nanjing

07:15

07:15-30 We will gather at Nanjing Metro Line 1, Andemen Station, Exit 1 (for outdoor activities, please do not be late!)

07:30

After getting on the bus and setting off, the tour guide led the tourists to introduce themselves and play interactive games, making everyone laugh and have fun along the way.

10:30

After arriving at the starting point and getting off the bus to form a team, we walked through the village and started hiking along the Lu Yu Ancient Trail. All the way up along the reservoir was a sea of ​​bamboo forests, with birds chirping along the way and springs gurgling in the woods, which was very inspiring.

12:00

We reached the summit, where a pavilion stood. In front of the pavilion lay a large valley, embracing the Xiamushan Reservoir, fed by mountain spring water. To the west of the Wanshou Pavilion stood the thirteen-story Jinling Thousand Buddha Pagoda. Down the slope to the north lay Yunlin Zen Temple.
We stopped here for lunch.

1:30 PM

Drive to Nanxun Ancient Town, nestled in the heart of the beautiful and fertile Hangzhou-Jiaxing-Huzhou Plain. Known as the "cover of the six Jiangnan ancient towns," Nanxun boasts a rich cultural heritage and is a well-preserved example of the "Six Jiangnan Ancient Towns." It's the only national 5A scenic spot in Huzhou City and one of the earliest Jiangnan ancient towns in China to be inscribed on the World Cultural Heritage List. Some say, "All ancient towns are the same, but Nanxun is very different." Find out what makes it so special!

5:00 PM

After free sightseeing, return to Nanjing at an appropriate time.

8:30 PM

Return to the departure point in Nanjing and disband happily.

Driving time: about 3.5

Hiking: Hiking distance: about 6.5km, time about 3 hours, cumulative ascent: 340 meters, cumulative descent: 350 meters

Xiamu Mountain, a remnant of Tianmu Mountain, lies approximately 25 kilometers southwest of Huzhou, divided between Wuxing District and Changxing County. The Ming Chongzhen Chronicle states: "Climbing the steep and rugged path, one can see Taihu Lake, with the mountains below. The mountain is often covered in clouds and mist, hence the name." Xiamu Mountain, 560 meters above sea level, boasts lush forests and bamboo groves, clear streams, fresh air, and pleasant scenery. At its peak lies the Xiamu Spring, known as the "Heavenly Lake." Below the mountain lie the Xiamu Mountain Reservoir, Gufeng Reservoir, Shichuanwu Reservoir, and Dingniangling Reservoir. Since ancient times, the mountain has been known as "Mogan Mountain Scenery, Xiamu Mountains and Waters."