Nanxun (南浔, Pinyin: Nánxún, south of the Xun river) 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.
Understand
[edit]Get in
[edit]- The next airport with many connections is Hangzhou. The next international hub is Shanghai.
- The town has no train station. The next station with fast trains is in Huzhou approximately 50 kilometres away. You can go there by bus or taxi.
- Most tourists will arrive in Nanxun by bus. The 1 bus station is situated north of the river near the town center. The short ride with the auto-ricksaw (嘟嘟車) costs ¥10. There are busses from all surrounding bigger cities like Suzhou (¥25), Huzhou or Hangzhou (¥10).
Get around
[edit]You can walk in town. The ancient water town is not too big. Auto-ricksaws are available as well (¥10 for a trip in town).
See
[edit]Temples
[edit]- 1 Guanghuigong-Temple (广惠宫) (besides the Guanghui bridge). Taoist temple
Buildings
[edit]- 2 Jiaye Library (嘉业堂藏书楼).
- 3 Former Residence of Zhang Shiming (张石铭旧居).
- 4 Former Residence of Liu Ansheng (刘氏梯号).
- 5 Former Residence of Zhang Jingjiang (南浔张静江故居).
- 6 Qiushuli Villa (求恕里).
- 7 Jili Natural Silk Exhibition Hall (南浔商会旧址).
- 8 Baijian Lou Houses (百间楼).
Bridges
[edit]Parks and Gardens
[edit]- 12 Little Lotus Garden (Xiao Lian Zhuang) (小莲庄).
Do
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[edit]Eat
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[edit]Sleep
[edit]- 1 Volks Mehood Hotel (沃克斯美豪酒店), NO.1, Zhenxun Rd, Nanxun District, 313000 Huzhou, ☏ +86 139 49614920. Check-in: 12:00, check-out: up to 17:00. from €50.
- 2 Yuemutang Villa Hotel (南浔悦木堂别墅酒店), West Str., Nanxun, Huzhou, ☏ +86 572 2900117. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. from €80.
- 3 Shangyuge Eaglewood Hot Spring Hotel (赏玉阁温泉会所), No.100, South East St, Nanxun, Huzhou, 313009, ☏ +86 572 3018000. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. from €150.
Connect
[edit]Cope
[edit]- 1 Tourist Service Center (游客服务中心), ☏ +89 572 3016999.