Nanxun Ancient Town: Fulfilling All Your Fantasies of Jiangnan

Weekend Escape to the Slow Life of Nanxun Ancient Town - A 2-Day, 1-Night Immersion in the Serenity and Poetry of a Water Town🍃

🚣♀️Itinerary
DAY1:
📍Baijianlou: Best for morning strolls, cobblestone paths glowing in dawn light, riverside houses reflecting like paintings
📍Xiaolianzhuang: A masterpiece of Jiangnan gardens, prime lotus-viewing spot in October, scenic rockeries and corridors everywhere
📍Jiayetang Library: Don't miss the woodblock printing experience, the carved doors/windows on 2nd floor are perfect for vintage photos
📍Liu's Ladder House: East-meets-West architecture cluster, the red-brick arches are unforgettable

DAY2:
📍Zhang Shiming's Former Residence: The "No.1 Mansion of Jiangnan" with 200+ rooms, stained glass windows will leave you speechless
📍Jili Silk Museum: Try silk reeling yourself, bring home a silk scarf as souvenir
📍Guanghui Palace: This 1000-year-old Taoist temple is famous for matchmaking blessings - remember to touch the stone lions at the entrance

🍜Must-Try Trio:
✅Xun Trotters (📍Zhuangyuanlou): Secret-recipe braised pork, fatty yet not greasy
✅Double-Topping Noodles (📍Wufulou): Perfect combo of crispy fish + braised pork toppings
✅Dingsheng Cake (📍Yuantai Hotel): Freshly steamed rose-filled version is most authentic

💡Local Tips:
1) Free entry before 7am
2) Take the paddleboat at dusk for beautiful light and no queues
3) Choose waterside B&Bs for river views right from your window

🚗Transport Guide:
1.5h direct bus from Hangzhou East Station
Wear hanfu or qipao for photos - rental shops available in town

Post by CelestialDreams511 | Jul 14, 2025