Nanxun Ancient Town Travel Guide

Basic information Telephone area code: 0572 Travel complaint: 0572-301876 Medical treatment Nanxun Jiu’an Hospital Address: Jiangnan Shuixiang Street, Shiyuan Road, Nanxun District, Huzhou City Phone: 0572-3019073 Nanxun People’s Hospital Nanxun People’s Hospital is a second-class comprehensive hospital Address: No. 166, […]

Basic information

Telephone area code: 0572
Travel complaint: 0572-301876

Medical treatment

Nanxun Jiu’an Hospital
Address: Jiangnan Shuixiang Street, Shiyuan Road, Nanxun District, Huzhou City
Phone: 0572-3019073

Nanxun People’s Hospital
Nanxun People’s Hospital is a second-class comprehensive hospital
Address: No. 166, Renrui Road, Nanxun District, Huzhou City
Phone: 0572-3036330
Hznxyy.zjwst.gov.cn

Destination overview

Destination sketch

It is a small town in the Chinese province of Zhejiang. It’s known for its ancient water town but not as crowded as the water towns like Tongli or Zhujiajiao that are mostly visited by travellers from Shanghai or Suzhou.

Language help

Most of local people can not speak English.

Best travel season

This city has a subtropical humid monsoon climate with an annual average temperature of 16C (61F) and rainfall of 1,200 millimeters (47 inches). Generally, the climate of the city is warm and humid. Visitors can choose to visit the city at any season, but especially in spring and autumn.

Consumption level

Nanxun consumption is higher, the price of dining and accommodation in the scenic area is not cheap, and travelers should make more budget.

Practical information

Nanzun Water Town Guzhen Post Office
Address: Nanxun Ancient Town Scenic Area, No. 51 Renrui Road, Nanxun Town, Nanxun District, Huzhou City

Intercity traffic

Aircraft

There is no airport in Huzhou. Travelers can choose to go to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport first, then take the bus to Huzhou, then take the shuttle bus to Nanxun Ancient Town.

Train

Huzhou Station
Arrival mode: Take the 101B bus to Nanzhao Town

Long distance bus

Huzhou Nanxun Bus Station
Address: On the edge of the 318 National Road, Nanxun District, Huzhou (Old Station) Arrival: 101 bus
Phone: 0572-3061139

Zhebei Expressway Passenger Transport Center
Address: Second Ring Road, Huzhou City
Arrival method: You can reach by bus 24, 23, 16, 2, 40, etc.
Tel: 0572-2022910

Traffic in the city

Bus

Nanxun Town’s public transportation and taxis are very inconvenient. The main local transportation is tricycles and motorcycles.

Taxi

There are fewer taxis in Nanxun, starting at 5 yuan, 2 yuan per kilometer.

Tricycle

The tricycle is one of the main modes of transportation in Nanxun. The price needs to be negotiated with the tricycle driver. The price per kilometer is about 3 yuan. The Taian Road bus station is generally less than 10 yuan.

Attractions

Nanxun Ancient Town

Located on the Hangjiahu (Hangzhou-Jiaxing-Huzhou) Plain of the Yangtze River Delta, to the east of Huzhou City in northern Zhejiang Province and adjacent to Suzhou City of Jiangsu Province, Nanxun Ancient Town once was the richest among the six ancient towns in the Jiangsu and Zhejiang area. Compared with the other five, including Zhouzhuang, Tongli, Luzhi, Xitang and Wuzhen, it is very special for its unique combination of western and Chinese cultures. The Changhusheng (Changxing-Huzhou-Shanghai) Channel, the so called “Oriental Rhine” runs through the town. Only 1 hour’s drive from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Nanjing, it is said to be the rear garden of these big cities.

Nanxun Ancient Town, known as the “the land of fish and rice” and “silk market”, is a charming tourist destination. A large number of ancient houses, gardens and other ancient buildings are well preserved, such as the famous garden – Little Lotus Garden, the famous private library – Jia Ye Tang, the One-Hundred Residential Houses of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), the famous Yangtze River mansion – Zhang Shiming’s Former Residence, etc. Bridges running over rippling rivers, white walls and dancing green willows form an authentic landscape. The harmony and unity between culture and natural scenery as well as the combination of Chinese antiquity and western architecture, make the town fascinating.

The town can be divided into three parts. A visiting route is recommended below:
Little Lotus Garden → Jia Ye Tang Library → Chongde House → Guanghui Taoist Temple → Nanxun History Museum → Qiushuli Villa → Zhang Shiming’s Former Residence → Zhang Jingjiang’s Former Residence → One-Hundred Residential Houses
Address: Nanxun Town, Huzhou City
Opening hours: May 1st to October 8th 7:20-18:00; October 9th to April 30th 7:20-17:30
Tickets: 100 yuan for the scenic spot coupon, there is no separate ticketing attraction, the ticket is valid on the same day.
Phone: 0572-3016999
Www.nanxun.com.cn

Food

Taihu lily bulbs, ginkgo-nuts of Changxing County and zisun tea

Accommodation

There are many options for accommodation in Nanxun, from the inn to the five-star hotel. There are many modern hotels outside the scenic spot. There are many inns and family hotels in the scenic area.

Shopping

brocade and silk, brush writing, feather fans, purple-grit tea pots of Changxing County.