Nanxun – Where Grand Mansions Meet Watertown Charm

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Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, this UNESCO-tentative town near Shanghai blends scholar gardens, silk merchant mansions, and tranquil canals—without the crowds of Wuzhen or Zhouzhuang.

Why Nanxun Stands Apart
🏯 Millionaire’s Row– Walk the 400m Baijian Lou (Hundred Houses Corridor), a unique covered waterfront promenade
🛶 Silk & Salt Legacy– Former home to Qing Dynasty’s wealthiest merchants (visit the Silk Exhibition Hall)
🌿 Hidden Scholar Gardens– Seek out Xiao Lian Zhuang’s lotus ponds and moon gates
📜 Cultural Hybrid– European influences in Red House Library (1920s mix of Roman columns & Chinese carvings)

📍 Location: 30km east of Huzhou (1.5hr from Shanghai Hongqiao)
⏰ Best Time: Weekday mornings or autumn evenings

Post by Winnie21 | May 31, 2025