The ancient town still has to see this. It is also a summer resort. Go for it.

Nanxun Ancient Town's Ultimate Guide: Enjoy Jiangnan Luxury Residences for Free! A Guide to Food, Accommodation, and Transportation: Avoiding Pitfalls
🌿 Key Highlights
Free Admission: Permanently free starting in 2023! A combined ticket for small attractions is ¥75 (Great Value)
Eastern/Western Blend: Ming and Qing Dynasty houses with Western-style glass windows, Jiangnan's only "European-style Ancient Town"
Hundred Houses: A Hundred Houses of Fireworks: Indigenous residents nestle by the river, transforming into a painting when the night lights come on.
📍 Transportation
Direct High-Speed Rail
Huzhou Station → Bus No. 101 (¥2/1.5h) or Taxi (¥80, 40 minutes)
Hangzhou East → High-Speed Rail to Huzhou, 23 minutes – Super Convenient!
Self-driving directions
Navigate to "Nanxun Ancient Town South Gate Parking Lot" (¥5/day). West parking is limited, so arrive early.
Transportation within the ancient town
Rowboat: ¥160/boat (better value for 8 people), walking and tricycle (¥10/trip).

📸 Must-do Experiences & Hidden Camera Spots
✅ Must-buy Small Attraction Combo Ticket (¥75 worth the price)
Xiaolianzhuang
The private garden of Liu Yong, the richest man in the late Qing Dynasty. Lotus blossoms dominate your social media feed from June to August.
Zhang Shiming's Former Residence
Over 2,000 French glass carvings. Take photos in the Banana Hall.
Liu's Staircase
Red brick Western-style building with Chinese-style courtyard: a microcosm of the fusion of East and West in turbulent times.
Jiayetang Library
The largest private library in the Republic of China, with beautiful light-filled windows.

✅ Free Highlights
Baijianlou
Watch smoke from cooking stoves and laundry women at 6 a.m., and the reflections of lanterns at night reminiscent of a Hayao Miyazaki world. Tongjin Bridge
The tallest arch bridge in the ancient town, offering panoramic views of the Baijianlou River.
Water Bus
¥3 per stop! Silk Road Wharf → Cross Harbor: The Value for Money Beats the Rowboat
🏡 Accommodation & Food
| Type | Recommended List | Prices/Tips |
|----------------|---------------------------------|----------------------------|
| Waterfront B&B | Shangyu Pavilion (C-seat Room, Baijian Building, ¥300) | Window view of the river, night photography of lanterns without tourists |
| Best Value | Hotel Outside the Ancient Town (Huijin Road, ¥150) | 8-minute taxi ride to the scenic area, saving 50% |
| Must-Try 3-Piece Set | Shuangjiao Noodles (Crispy Pork + Fried Fish, ¥20), Xun Pork Hoof (¥45), Dingsheng Cake (¥5) | Look for time-honored restaurants like "Zhuangyuanlou" and "Wufulou" |
| Hidden Taste | Baijianlou Riverside Breakfast Stall: Soy Milk + Fried Dough Sticks (¥4) | Open 7:00-9:00 AM, locals gather |
💡 Tips for Gamers
Best Times
6-8 AM: Morning mist and tranquility at Baijianlou (Baijianlou) without the crowds
5-7 PM: Lanterns illuminated, blues music takes over in seconds

Ticket-saving tips

Just visiting the free area is beautiful enough! We recommend buying a combined ticket for Zhang Shiming's Former Residence and Xiaolianzhuang (¥50)

3. 2-Day, 1-Night Itinerary

Day 1: Enter through the South Gate → Xiaolianzhuang → Zhang Shiming's Former Residence → Baijianlou Night View

Day 2: Baijianlou Morning View → Water Bus → Liu's Elevator → Return

Tips to Avoid

❌ Avoid the internet-famous coffee at "Shuijingjing's Shop" (¥38, poor taste)

❌ Bargain the rowboat down to ¥120 per boat (per boat, not per person!)

❌ Jiayetang is closed on Mondays! Don't miss out

📌 Final Reminder: Wear flat shoes! The cobblestone path is bumpy.

Bring cash! Elderly vendors only accept cash.

Caution after heavy rain (river flooding).

✨ Free Ancient Town Ceiling! Budget ¥500 for 2 days, unlock a blend of Eastern and Western architecture and experience traditional local customs. Get there in 23 minutes by high-speed rail from Hangzhou!