Quzhou, a hidden treasure town tucked away in Jiangnan

📍Zhejiang · Quzhou
🚄 High-speed rail directly to Quzhou Station (about 1 hour from Hangzhou, about 2 hours from Shanghai), a 15-minute taxi ride to the old town

Having visited many ancient towns in Jiangnan, I have a special love for this corner of Quzhou—where scholarly culture and everyday life blend together, neither commercial nor noisy, still maintaining the calm demeanor of a thousand-year-old city. If you are looking for a quiet place with deep cultural heritage, this is worth a visit. Moreover, the local cuisine here is unforgettable🍲, making it a Jiangnan secret land "delayed" by its deliciousness.

🌟 Quzhou Highlights:
🏮 Shuitingmen Historic District
During the day, the "Three Streets and Seven Alleys" feel like stepping into a dream of the Ming and Qing dynasties, with white walls, black tiles, wooden doors, and flower windows—everywhere tells the story of old Quzhou. At night, when the lights come on, Tianwang Tower reflects the bright moon🌙, reminiscent of the "palaces in the sky" from Su Shi’s poetry.

📖 Southern Confucius Family Temple
One of only two Confucius family temples in the country, the other is in Qufu.
🎫 Admission is 10 yuan, and you get a cute mini version of the Analects of Confucius. Ancient trees tower in the garden, fish swim leisurely in the pond, and sitting quietly for a moment lets you feel the thousand-year-old Confucian spirit.

⏰ North Gate Street Clock Tower
When the bell rings, echoing through the cobblestone alleys, even the ordinary daily life is tinged with poetry.

🍵 Travel Tips:

· It is recommended to stay near Shuitingmen for convenient dining and sightseeing.
· Best time to visit: spring and autumn, with pleasant weather for a comfortable stroll through the ancient town.

Half the city is literary charm, half the city is everyday life.
This autumn, why not come to Quzhou,
and seek an old Jiangnan dream🍁