A One-Day Tour Guide to Nanxun Ancient Town | The Right Way to Explore the Water Towns of Jiangnan

Nanxun Ancient Town is a national 5A-level tourist attraction located in Nanxun District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province. There are many stunning spots waiting for you to check in!

🏡 Zhang Shiming Former Residence
Address: No. 51 Renrui Road, Nanxun Town, Nanxun District, Huzhou City
Ticket: Included in the ancient town ticket
Hours: 08:30-17:00
Known as the "Largest Mansion in Jiangnan," the blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles is amazing! The "Four Masterpieces" of brick carving, wood carving, stone carving, and glass carving are definitely worth a close look!

🏰 Liu Family Ladder House (Red House)
Address: Same as Zhang Shiming Former Residence
Ticket: Included in the ancient town ticket
Hours: 08:00-16:30
A very distinctive red European-style building, every shot looks like a blockbuster! Roman columns + Western-style arcades make it a perfect spot for social media check-ins~

🌿 Xiaolian Villa
Address: Same as above
Ticket: 25 RMB
Hours: 08:00-17:00
The private garden of Nanxun’s richest man in the late Qing Dynasty, perfect for ancient-style photography! It’s especially beautiful when the lotus flowers are in full bloom~

📚 Jiayetang Library
Ticket: Included in the ancient town ticket
This is the largest private library in modern China, full of cultural atmosphere!

💫 Baijian Building
A group of buildings over 400 years old along the canal, experience authentic water town charm!

【Recommended One-Day Itinerary】
☀️ Morning:
9:00-10:30 Zhang Shiming Former Residence
10:30-11:30 Liu Family Ladder House

🍽️ Noon:
11:30-13:00 Try Nanxun’s specialty foods!
Recommended: Xunti (signature must-try!), Dingsheng Cake (fragrant, sweet, and soft), Embroidered Brocade Vegetables (local specialty)

🌇 Afternoon:
13:00-14:30 Xiaolian Villa
14:30-15:30 Jiayetang Library
15:30-17:00 Stroll around Baijian Building + check in at a café

💡 Tips:
1. It’s recommended to buy tickets online in advance to avoid queues
2. For costume photography, Xiaolian Villa and Baijian Building are excellent locations
3. There are many river-fresh seafood restaurants in the scenic area; try the local fish soup!