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Nanxun Ancient Town Travel Guide|Get the true Jiangnan for 0 yuan

Without visiting Nanxun, how can you know Jiangnan? "✨ This lesser-known ancient town is truly my most beautiful expectation of the Jiangnan water town💕 No entrance fee! Not commercialized! Preserving the authentic local life atmosphere🍲 Strolling on the bluestone roads, time seems to slow down~ 📍Address: Nanxun District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province (super close to Hangzhou and Shanghai!) ⏰Hours: Open all day (night tours are even more romantic) 🎫Tickets: Public areas are free forever❗️ Scenic spot combo ticket 85 yuan (includes 5 key attractions) 🚗Transportation Guide: ▫️High-speed train 30 min direct (from Hangzhou/Shanghai) ▫️About 2 hours by car (top choice for Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Shanghai nearby trips) ▫️1.5 hours by car after flying into Hangzhou 🌸Must-visit route: Nanmen Visitor Center → Jiayetang Library → Xiaolian Manor → Liu’s Ladder House → Zhang Shiming Former Residence → Guanghui Palace → Shizigang Wharf → Xiatang East Street → Covered Bridge → Zhang Jingjiang Former Residence → West Street → Baijian Building 🌈Highlights: ▪️Jiayetang Library: The largest private library in Jiangnan📚 ▪️Xiaolian Manor: Private garden of the richest man in late Qing Dynasty, with a stunning lotus pond ▪️Zhang Shiming Former Residence: The "No.1 Mansion in Jiangnan" blending Chinese and Western styles ▪️Baijian Building: The essence of Nanxun✨ At sunset when the lights come on, the breathtaking water town scene unfolds before your eyes! 🛶Boat Tour Guide: ☑️Water bus 3 yuan/person (super cost-effective) ☑️Night tour boat 50 yuan/person (romantic to tears) ☑️Rowboat 160 yuan/boat (can share the boat experience) 📸Photo Tips: ▪️Recommended to shoot during the blue hour, warm lights reflecting on the water are super dreamy ▪️Baijian Building is most beautiful between 5-7 pm ▪️Wearing Hanfu or qipao makes photos even better 🍲Food Tips: ▫️Recommended local snacks: Xunti (braised pork trotters), Shuangjiao noodles, Qianzhang buns, etc. ▫️Riverside teahouses are super cozy, a cup of tea and a book make for a perfect afternoon This autumn, why not come to Nanxun to experience the most authentic Jiangnan water town~ Ancient bridges under red maple trees, tranquil flowing water, every frame is as beautiful as an ink painting🎨
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