Nanxun Ancient Town / Live Update on August 17 with Travel Guide

Here’s the latest travel guide for Nanxun Ancient Town! Fresh update on August 17, save this to avoid any pitfalls～

🚗【Transportation Guide】
▶️External Transportation:
🚄High-speed Rail:
Direct trains available from Shanghai Hongqiao, Hangzhou West, and Suzhou South stations, reaching in as fast as 1 hour!
🚌Direct Buses:
Shuttle buses run from Shanghai Bus Terminal and Hangzhou North Bus Station, with very affordable fares～
🚗Self-driving Routes:
Choose between Huyu Expressway or Shenjiahu Expressway, both offering picturesque scenery along the way!

▶️Internal Transportation:
🚶Explore the entire ancient town on foot
🚤Must-try: Rowboat rides! Experience the same water town vibe as in "A Dream of Splendor" for just 50 RMB per person
⛴️Water Bus is super convenient, boarding right at Silk Wharf

🍜【Food Recommendations】
🍜Top-tier Shuangjiao Noodles! Try the explosive fish and crispy pork double toppings at Zhuangyuanlou, paired with their homemade rice vinegar—absolutely amazing!
🐔Must-order at Zhoushengji:
Tender, fall-off-the-bone braised chicken feet and thin-skinned, generously filled fresh meat wontons, all for about 30 RMB per person to get full!
🍮Dessert lovers must try:
Freshly steamed rice cakes with wild water chestnuts and the chewy, bright orange tangerine cakes—super delicious!
🐷Xunti Workshop’s traditional braised pork knuckle, with amber-colored skin and braising sauce mixed with rice—always a winner!

🏨【Accommodation Recommendations】
💰Best Value:
Xunju Riverside Homestay, around 100 RMB per person, with windows opening to a charming little river
🎨Ideal for Young Travelers:
Lixiang Sanxun Youth Hostel beds at 50 RMB/night, a gathering spot for artsy youth
💎Light Luxury Choice:
Huajiantang·Qiushu Li Republican Villa starting at 600 RMB, with stunning courtyards perfect for photos!
🏯For Fans of Ancient Style:
Baijianlou Jing She, a Ming and Qing dynasty old residence, with romantic river views right from the window～

🚶‍♀️【One-Day Tour Itinerary】
🌅Morning:
8:30 Take the water bus from Silk Wharf
9:00 Check out Xiaolian Manor and Jiaye Library
📸Instagram Spot: The celadon railings in the private garden are perfect for photos!

🍜Noon:
12:00 Must order the "Xunti Set Meal" at Zhuangyuanlou
or spend 5 RMB to enjoy tea and sunshine at the Long Street Tea Stall

🏯Afternoon:
13:30 Explore the Ming and Qing architecture cluster at Baijianlou
15:00 DIY silk bookmarks at the Silk Reeling Workshop
✨Don’t miss the boat charter experience at the North Wharf

🌃Evening:
18:00 Guanghui Bridge light show (Kunqu opera on Fridays and Saturdays!)
20:00 Eat your way through Jiangnan snacks at Nandong Street Night Market

💡Tips:
Remember to book water performances in advance via the Nanxun travel mini-program!