🔥Jiaxing Nanhu! A stunning collision of red history and Jiangnan water town charm, with hidden experiences 99% of people don’t know about!
🌸You think Nanhu is just about the Red Boat?
Wrong! This place is a double hit as the "Starting Point of the Chinese Revolution" + the "Top of Jiangnan Water Towns"!
🚩Just a 1-hour high-speed train ride from Shanghai, a 20 yuan boat ticket takes you through a thousand years of misty rain. Follow this guide to explore Nanhu, and we guarantee you’ll flood your social media with photos, eat to your heart’s content, and deeply understand the spirit of the Red Boat!
🚩Transportation Hacks
✅High-speed train travelers: From Jiaxing South Station, take bus 71 “Red Tourism Line” → Nanhu Scenic Area Huijingyuan stop (30 minutes direct, enjoy watching the green train crossing rice fields, instantly cinematic 🎬)
✅Self-driving travelers: From Shanghai/Hangzhou/Suzhou → exit at Nanhu, parking at the scenic area costs 10 yuan/day. Arrive before 9 AM on weekends to avoid traffic jams that will make you question life!
✅Bus travelers: From the train station, take bus 1 inner loop → get off at Haiyantang Road Nanxi West Road stop, then a 5-minute walk to Huijingyuan Pier, free entry to the scenic area!
🔥Top 5 Must-Visit Attractions
1️⃣ Lake Heart Island · Red Boat Site: 20 yuan boat ticket includes round trip! Three must-do things on the island—
① Climb the Misty Rain Tower for a panoramic lake view (the mood of Du Mu’s “How many towers in the misty rain” is right here!)
② Get up close to the Red Boat (site of the 1st National Congress of the Communist Party of China, well-preserved boat, photos come with a historical filter)
③ Circle the island to find the Qianlong Imperial Stele and stumble upon secret local walking paths 🌳
2️⃣ Haogu Tower · 360° Divine Viewpoint:
Free to climb! After the Song Dynasty ancient tower was rebuilt, the top offers killer shots of the “green train + lake light and tower shadows,” guaranteed to blow up Xiaohongshu! 📸
3️⃣ Nanhu Revolutionary Memorial Hall:
Free! Reservation required via official account! Three floors, four main themed areas, the Red Boat history film on the second floor is a must-watch, guaranteed to give you goosebumps! 💡
4️⃣ Huijingyuan · Main Entrance C Spot:
Free! Boat dock + perfect photo spot. Come early morning to capture the sunrise with “lake light and mountain scenery bathed in golden haze,” or at dusk to enjoy the sunset where “tower shadows, rippling waves, and evening glow merge” — breathtaking! 🌅
5️⃣ Yuehe Historic District:
Free! Cobblestone streets + quaint ancient buildings, buy handmade blue calico fabric, eat gorgon fruit cake, wear Hanfu for photos, instantly transported to ancient times! 👘
🍜 Foodie Radar Activated!
✅ Haoshizhen · Romantic Brunch by Nanhu: American BBQ + Wagyu beef burgers, golden crispy fries, perfect for dates! 💑
✅ Shanchi Korean Fusion: Cheese spicy chicken is super comforting, sweet and sour cold noodles refreshingly cut the grease, about 70 yuan per person for a “beautiful meal”! 🥗
✅ Manniu Fresh Stewed Beef Soup: Beef ribs tender and flavorful, broth so fresh you’ll stomp your feet, about 50 yuan per person to eat until you can barely stand! 🥩
✅ Hulu Egg Pancake · Top Street Breakfast: Secret sauce pork tenderloin egg pancake, so much tenderloin it’ll make you cry, plenty of veggies, eat one in the morning and have energy all day! 🥞
✅ Nanhu Water Chestnut · Must-Try Limited: Freshly peeled water chestnuts sweet and crisp, duck meat rice dumplings to take home as gifts, a local secret! 🎁
💡 Hidden Experiences Revealed!
✅ Family Farm · New Spot in Nanhu Town: Feed rabbits, collect eggs, ride camels, farm-style taro chicken so good you’ll lick the bowl! 👶
✅ Non-Motorized Kids Playground · Nanhu Dream Island: Rainbow slides + swings + trampolines, one adult and one child for 39.9 yuan until closing, shaded in summer so no sun worries! 🌞
✅ Lakeside Tea House · New Chinese Style Quiet Time: Wear Hanfu for photos + brew tea by the stove, outside the window lake and mountain views, inside fragrant tea aroma, perfect escape! ☕
✅ Night Tour of Nanhu · Spectacular Light Show: 90-minute night cruise on the city moat, with commentary + light show, a collision of classical and modern, Jiangnan’s night beauty will intoxicate you! 🌌
💡 Pitfall Avoidance + Thoughtful Tips
⚠️ Last boat at 16:30, recommended to board the island before 14:00 or you’ll miss the boat!
⚠️ Bring a dual-purpose sun and rain umbrella in summer, the misty rain is when Nanhu looks its best! 🌂
⚠️ Dress in light colors or new Chinese style, perfect match for the garden and Red Boat! 👗
⚠️ Memorial Hall closed on Mondays, book in advance!
⚠️ Nanhu water chestnuts are sweetest when freshly peeled, miss it and wait a year! 🌱
💌 Have you been to Nanhu? Which attraction do you most want to check in at? 🎁
💡 Nanhu is not just a scenic spot, it’s a symphony of history and nature! Come here to feel the grandeur of the Red Boat spirit, touch the gentleness of Jiangnan water towns, and let your soul heal in slow time! 🌿
Post by SophiaParrish31 | Oct 24, 2025
