Nanxun Ancient Town: The Aristocrat of Water Towns

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📍 Location: Huzhou, Zhejiang (1.5hrs from Shanghai)
🏛️ Pedigree: Once home to Qing Dynasty silk tycoons (built 1250 AD)


✨ Why It Stands Out
✔ "Mansions Over Canals" – European-style villas mixed with Ming architecture
✔ Silk Road Legacy – Birthplace of "Lotus Silk" (world's most delicate fabric)
✔ No Ticket Needed – Unlike commercialized water towns, most alleys are free

🏯 Must-See Estates
1️⃣ Little Lotus Villa– Library with 20,000 ancient books hidden behind sliding walls
2️⃣ Jiaye Library – China's first private Western-style library (1920s)

Post by Winnie21 | May 31, 2025