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Nanxun Ancient Town
5A Tourism Area
Designated 2015

Nanxun Ancient Town

湖州市南浔古镇景区

Zhejiang, Huzhou4.6Designated 2015·30.2282°N, 120.1353°E
Ticket Price
CNY 10; CNY 140; CNY 99
Duration
12 hours to 3 days
Rating
4.6 / 5.0
Designated
2015

About Nanxun Ancient Town

Nanxun Ancient Town in Huzhou, Zhejiang, blends classic Jiangnan water-town scenery with the grandeur of private gardens such as Xiaolianzhuang. Once a thriving centre of the silk trade, its elegant mansions and canals tell the story of a storied commercial past.

Highlights

Well-preserved Ming-Qing merchant residences; the Little Lotus Villa (Xiaolianzhuang) and Liu family memorial; the Zhang Shiming old house; Hundred-Room Roofed Lane.

Suggested Route

Enter at the North/South Gate; visit Xiaolianzhuang -> Liu Tiqing's former residence -> Zhang Shiming House -> Hundred-Room Lane -> silk-industry sites; allow half a day.

Food & Lodging

Try Nanxun double-cooked noodles and sweet taro; stay in a riverside guesthouse inside the town.

Facilities

Ticketing pavilions, boat rides, restrooms and signage; flat stone lanes, mostly wheelchair-accessible.
Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

Open year-round. Individual sites within the area typically operate 8:00-18:00. Evening access available for some areas.

Getting There

HSR Nanxun Station (Shanghai-Suzhou-Huzhou line) ~6 km from the town; ~120 km from Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport; no metro.

Reservation

Free open-air area (no reservation needed); paid small attractions ticketed-book online via official platform.

Ticket Price

CNY 10 (≈ $1.4); CNY 140 (≈ $19); CNY 99 (≈ $14)

Address

Huzhou City Nanxun Town Renrui Road No. 51

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
湖州市南浔古镇景区

湖州市南浔镇人瑞路51号

Huzhou City Nanxun Town Renrui Road No. 51

30.2282, 120.1353

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