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The braised pork with abalone is delicious, sweet but not greasy. There are 6 large abalones in one plate, which is really cost-effective! The Taihu freshwater shrimp is limited and really delicious!

Trip Highlights: ✔ Stroll through ancient Jiangnan water towns and experience their charm ✔ Explore tea culture and enjoy the scenery of Anji Bamboo Sea ✔ Savor Huzhou's local delicacies, such as Qianzhangbao (thousand-layer tofu) and Huzhou wontons ✔ Comfortable accommodation for relaxation Itinerary & Budget Breakdown Day 1: Nanxun Ancient Town + Huzhou City Morning: Arrive in Huzhou and check into your hotel (recommended: boutique guesthouse in Nanxun Ancient Town, approximately 400 RMB/night) Afternoon: Visit Nanxun Ancient Town (entrance fee approximately 95 RMB/person), and visit Xiaolianzhuang, Zhang Shiming's Former Residence, and Baijianlou. Evening: Enjoy Xunti (Xunxun pig's trotters), Shuangjiaomian (double noodles), and Dingshenggao (approximately 80 RMB/person), and take a night tour of the ancient town (free). 💰 Daily Expenses: Accommodation 400 + Entrance Fee 95 + Food 80 ≈ 575 RMB Day 2: Anji Bamboo Sea + Cloud Grassland Morning: Head to... Anji Bamboo Sea (entrance fee approx. 58 RMB/person), stroll through the bamboo forest and experience the filming location of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Afternoon: Visit Cloud Grassland (entrance fee approx. 280 RMB/person, including cable car), experience grass skiing, cliff swings, etc. Evening: Return to Huzhou city, check into Huzhou Dongwu Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel (approx. 500 RMB/night), and enjoy Huzhou wontons and thousand-layer tofu buns (approx. 60 RMB/person). 💰 Daily Expenses: Accommodation 500 + Entrance Fees 338 + Food 60 ≈ 898 RMB Day 3: Moganshan Leisure Tour Morning: Head to Moganshan Scenic Area (entrance fee approx. 80 RMB/person), visit Sword Pool, Luhua Pond Park, and Yucun Cultural Market. Afternoon: Enjoy a coffee in Yucun and browse the artsy shops (approx. 50 RMB/person), then return home. 💰 Daily Expenses: Entrance Fees 80 + Food 50 ≈ ¥130 Total Budget (for 2 people traveling together) ✅ Transportation (High-speed rail/driving): Approx. ¥800 ✅ Accommodation (2 nights): ¥900 ✅ Food: Approx. ¥400 ✅ Entrance Fees: Approx. ¥613 ✅ Other (shopping, snacks, etc.): Approx. ¥300 💰 Total: Approx. ¥4000 (Subject to adjustment based on actual circumstances) Travel Tips 🔹 Transportation Recommendation: Attractions in Huzhou are scattered; self-driving or hiring a car is recommended (approx. ¥300/day). 🔹 Entrance Fee Discounts: Purchasing tickets online in advance for some attractions can save ¥10-20. 🔹 Must-Try Foods: Nanxun Shuangjiao Noodles, Anji Chicken Soup, Moganshan Bamboo Shoots and Braised Pork. 🔹 Seasonal Recommendations: Spring and Autumn are best; Summer is for escaping the heat; Winter is for hot springs. Have a pleasant trip! 🌿#WorthVisitingAncientTownsAndVillages #LocalFoodOnlyToBeFound #TravelingWithKids

Nanxun Ancient Town is truly my ideal Jiangnan water town! 👏 Compared to other heavily commercialized ancient towns, it has a much more relaxed and poetic atmosphere. I just returned from Nanxun and couldn't wait to put together this guide. Just save this post! 🚗 Transportation Guide · High-speed rail: Super convenient! Shanghai Hongqiao → Nanxun Station: Approximately 43 minutes; Hangzhou East → Nanxun Station: Approximately 1 hour. · By car: Navigate to "Nanxun Ancient Town Parking Lot No. 3". It's recommended to park in the underground garage to avoid parking shortages. 🎫 Ticket Information · The ancient town's main street is permanently free! 🆓 So generous! · Smaller attractions inside (such as Xiaolianzhuang and Zhang Shiming's Former Residence) require tickets. You can buy a combined ticket for about 85 yuan, or buy individual tickets (Zhang Shiming's Former Residence is recommended, 20 yuan/person). 💫 Must-Visit Attractions 1. Baijianlou (Hundred Houses Building): A Ming Dynasty architectural complex. The lights illuminate the building at dusk, creating a stunning reflection in the water! 📸 The best photo spot is on the arched bridge in the middle section. 2. Xiaolianzhuang (Little Lotus Villa): The private garden of Liu Yong, the richest man in Nanxun. The lotus pond in summer is breathtaking, with picturesque views at every turn. 3. Zhang Shiming's Former Residence: Known as "the finest private residence in Jiangnan," this stunning blend of Chinese and Western styles features Baroque architecture combined with Jiangnan wood carvings. 4. Jiayetang Library: One of the four great libraries of Jiangnan, filled with a rich scholarly atmosphere, allowing you to experience the depth of its cultural heritage. 🚣 Exclusive Experience Recommendations · Rowing Boat Tour: A must-do! We recommend the Baijianlou → Xiaolianzhuang route. Early morning or evening offers fewer crowds and beautiful scenery, with the soothing sound of oars paddling. Daytime rates are per boat (shared boats are possible), and evening rates are 50 yuan per person. · 3 Yuan Water Bus: The ultimate value! 🚢 Operating hours: 9:00-16:00, every half hour, from Silk Wharf to Shizigang Wharf. · Night Tour of Baijianlou: After the lanterns are lit, the ancient town instantly transforms into a traditional Chinese ink painting, even more charming than during the day. 🍜 Food List (Personally Tested and Guaranteed to Please) · Nanxun Shuangjiao Noodles: A combination of crispy pork and fried fish, with a delicious broth and chewy noodles. · Youdunzi & Dingsheng Gao: Street food, crispy and fragrant, soft and chewy, very characteristic of Jiangnan. · Three-Course Tea: A set of sweet tea, salty tea, and clear tea, best enjoyed while sitting by the river; unique flavors worth trying. · Recommended Dining: "Happiness Canteen" outside the South Gate of the ancient town, a government-subsidized community canteen with affordable prices and good food. 📝 My Suggested Itinerary · One-Day Itinerary: · Morning: Start from Xiaolianzhuang → Jiayetang Library → Zhang Shiming's Former Residence. · Noon: Enjoy Shuangjiao noodles or local snacks in the ancient town. · Afternoon: Stroll around the Baijianlou area → Experience the 3 RMB water bus. · Evening: Take a rowboat to see the night view of Baijianlou. · Two-Day Itinerary: I recommend staying overnight to experience the different tranquilities of the morning and evening. On the second day, you can visit Liu's Ladder House or relax in a teahouse recommended by locals. 💡 Useful Tips · Wearing Hanfu or modern Chinese clothing will complement the ancient town's background perfectly and result in great photos. · Weekends are very crowded, so I recommend traveling during off-peak hours and leaving early to capture less crowded alleyways. · It can be a bit chilly by the water at night, so remember to bring a jacket. · There are many stone-paved paths in the scenic area, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Nanxun is truly a water town you won't want to leave once you've arrived; time seems to slow down here. Quickly tag your friends and plan a spontaneous trip to Jiangnan! ✨ #PersonalizedTravelPhotographyGuide #ScenicSpotPhotographyGuide #LocalFood #WinterBeauty #NanxunAncientTown

🌟 My spending habits were completely shattered after a 3-day, 2-night trip to Zhejiang! 💰 After a short stay in Zhejiang for 3 days, I discovered that high-value travel really does exist! For less than 1000 RMB per person, I unlocked a dual experience of Jiangnan water towns and hidden mountain retreats. Students and working professionals alike can easily copy this! 👇 💰 Budget Breakdown (800 RMB per person) Item | Cost (RMB) | Money-Saving Tips Transportation | 200 | High-speed rail + bus, Hangzhou to Shaoxing 21 RMB Accommodation | 300 | Shared guesthouse, Nanxun Ancient Town 100 RMB/night Dining | 200 | Local market + snacks, 30 RMB/meal per person Entrance Fees | 100 | Selected free attractions, West Lake/Guyan Huaxiang free admission period Total | 800 | More worthwhile than a cup of milk tea! 🥤 📍 Recommended Attractions (Off-the-beaten-path + Free) 1. Hangzhou West Lake - Broken Bridge in Lingering Snow ⏰ Arrive before 7 AM! Take stunning photos without crowds, free admission. 🚲 Rent shared bikes along Bai Causeway, 10 RMB/hour. 2. Shaoxing Lu Xun's Former Residence + Chen Garden 🎫 Lu Xun's Former Residence is free, Chen Garden has a fantastic atmosphere at night! Perfect for photos in Hanfu. 3. Huzhou Nanxun Ancient Town 🌌 Baijianlou Night View is free, less crowded than Wuzhen! Enter early in the morning before staff go to work to save on admission. 4. Lishui Guyan Huaxiang 🖼️ Free admission after 5 PM! The sails on the Oujiang River are picturesque, a must-visit for sketching. 🚶 3-Day Anti-Crowd Route Day 1: Hangzhou - Shaoxing (Cultural Tour) - Morning: Hangzhou West Lake Broken Bridge → Bai Causeway (Free Cycling). - Afternoon: High-speed train to Shaoxing (21 yuan, 20 minutes), visit Lu Xun's former residence → try stinky tofu and Shaoxing rice wine popsicles. - Evening: Night tour of Chenyuan Garden and listen to Yue Opera (more cost-effective with a tour including entrance fee). Day 2: Shaoxing - Huzhou (Water Town) - Morning: Must-try dishes in Anchang Ancient Town: sausage and braised duck! 30 yuan per person, all you can eat. - Afternoon: Bus to Nanxun, Huzhou, stay in a guesthouse in the ancient town (100 yuan/night), see the night view of Baijianlou. Day 3: Huzhou - Moganshan (Mountain Healing) - Morning: Free visit to Yucun Cultural Market, great for photos with its Republic of China style. - Afternoon: Hike to Jianchi in Moganshan (entrance fee 80 yuan, but more cost-effective with a tour including transportation). 🍜 Food Recommendations (30 yuan per person, eat your fill) 1. Hangzhou - Hefang Street Scallion Pancake (5 yuan/serving). - Longjing Village Tea Restaurant (80 RMB per person, enjoy pre-Qingming Longjing tea). 2. Shaoxing - Anchang Ancient Town Braised Duck + Sausage (15 RMB/skewer). - Yellow Wine Popsicle (5 RMB/piece), a pleasantly tipsy experience! 3. Huzhou - Nanxun Shuangjiao Noodles (10 RMB/bowl), crispy pork + fried fish, super delicious! 💡 Lessons Learned from My Consumer Habits 1. Cooking at home is so much better! A chicken costs 15 RMB at the market, but ordering takeout costs 50 RMB! Learn simple cooking techniques and save 200 RMB on food in 3 days. 2. Off-peak travel = money-saving secret! Enter scenic spots at 7 am/5 pm to avoid queues and save on entrance fees. 3. Group tours are a huge advantage over independent travel. For example, the Ningbo-Zhoushan route: a group tour including ferry tickets and accommodation costs 700 RMB per person, while independent travel costs 1600 RMB per night for hotels alone! #ZhejiangBudgetTravelGuide #ReverseConsumerism #WorkingClassTravel Turns out it's not that travel is expensive, it's that I just hadn't found the right methods! This trip to Zhejiang completely cured my "consumption anxiety," ladies, go for it! 💃 Interactive Topic: What are your amazing money-saving travel tips? Share them in the comments! 👇 #AJourneyLikeASong #CityCultureNotes #NicheDiscoverySociety

First Impression of Nanxun Among the many ancient towns in Jiangnan, Nanxun attracts countless tourists with its unique charm and profound historical and cultural heritage. This time, I finally had the opportunity to set foot on this poetic land and experience its unique allure. Nanxun is located in Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, and is an ancient town with a history of nearly a thousand years. Upon arriving in Nanxun, what catches the eye is the well-arranged ancient architectural complex, with white walls and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water, resembling a delicate ink painting. The streets of the ancient town are not wide, but they are clean and tidy, lined with shops selling various local snacks and handicrafts. Strolling through the Hundred-Room Building The Hundred-Room Building is one of the most representative buildings in Nanxun and the first attraction I visited. It is a long corridor-style building built along the river, named for its hundreds of rooms. Strolling under the eaves of the Hundred-Room Building, you can enjoy the scenery on the opposite bank of the river and feel the tranquility and simplicity. Sunlight filtered through the gaps in the eaves, casting dappled shadows on the ground, making one feel as if transported back in time to a distant era. Savoring Nanxun Cuisine Nanxun's cuisine is another highlight. Various snack stalls and teahouses are ubiquitous in the ancient town's streets and alleys. I tried the local specialty—Nanxun braised pork hock—its tender and flavorful texture left a lasting impression. There was also the exquisitely presented "Embroidered Brocade" dish, refreshing and uniquely delicious. Of course, what's a trip to Jiangnan without enjoying tea? In a quaint teahouse, I savored a pot of fine Longjing tea, its fragrant aroma captivating me. Exploring Historical Sites Nanxun is not only picturesque but also rich in historical sites. I visited Zhang Shiming's former residence and Xiaolianzhuang, among other attractions, experiencing Nanxun's profound cultural heritage. Zhang Shiming's former residence is a blend of Chinese and Western architectural styles, showcasing the openness and inclusiveness of the people of Nanxun during that era. Xiaolianzhuang, on the other hand, is a beautiful private garden, with its rockeries, ponds, pavilions, and terraces creating a picturesque scene, making it a perfect spot for taking photos. Nanxun at Night As night falls, Nanxun reveals another side of itself. The lights of the ancient town gradually illuminate, reflecting on the river's surface, shimmering like a flowing painting. I strolled along the riverbank, listening to the distant sounds of Suzhou storytelling, feeling the tranquility and beauty. Nanxun at night lacks the hustle and bustle of the day, gaining a sense of peace and warmth that makes it a place you'll want to return to. Conclusion This trip to Nanxun allowed me to deeply appreciate the unique charm of ancient towns in Jiangnan. Nanxun not only boasts beautiful scenery and delicious food but also a profound historical and cultural heritage. Like a dazzling pearl, it is inlaid on the land of Jiangnan, radiating a captivating light. I believe that whether you appreciate history and culture or love natural scenery, you can find your own tranquility and beauty in Nanxun. I. Transportation Guide: * External Transportation * High-speed rail: Direct high-speed trains run from Shanghai Hongqiao Station, Hangzhou West Station, and Suzhou South Station to Nanxun Station, taking 17-44 minutes. Second-class tickets cost 19-59 yuan. From the station, a 15-minute taxi ride will take you to the core area of ​​the ancient town. * Bus: Direct buses run from Shanghai Long-Distance Bus Station and Hangzhou North Bus Station, costing 35-47 yuan. The journey takes 1.5-2 hours. * By car: From Shanghai or Hangzhou, take the Shenjiahu Expressway. The journey takes approximately 1.5 hours. Navigate to the South Gate parking lot of the ancient town (arrive early during peak season to secure a parking spot). * Internal Transportation * Walking: The ancient town is of moderate size, and the riverside stone paths are flat and easy to walk on, making it the best way to explore the core area. - Rowing Boat: Daytime one-way 160 RMB/boat (limited to 8 people), Night cruise 50 RMB/person (17:00-20:30), cruise along the Nanshi River, immersing yourself in the charm of the water town. - Water Bus: 3 RMB/person, covering key locations such as the Silk Wharf and Zhang Jingjiang's Former Residence, departs every half hour from 9:30 to 16:00, offering excellent value. II. Ticket Information - Free Admission Policy: The ancient town street is open free of charge all day. Entry before 8:00 AM or after 17:00 PM allows free entry to the street (internal attractions are closed). - Combined Ticket: A combined ticket for all attractions is 65 RMB/person if purchased online one day in advance, and 95 RMB/person if purchased on-site. It includes 6 core attractions such as Xiaolianzhuang and Jiaye Library. Individual attraction tickets range from 10-25 RMB. We recommend prioritizing the Xiaolianzhuang + Jiaye Library combined ticket and Zhang Shiming's Former Residence. III. Key Attractions 1. Baijianlou (Hundred Rooms Building): A cluster of riverside residences from the Ming Dynasty, with white walls and black tiles reflected in the clear water, a landmark of Nanxun. It's tranquil and picturesque in the early morning mist, and incredibly romantic when the lights come on in the evening. Enjoy a pot of "Three Courses of Tea" by the riverbank while watching the gently gliding boats; time seems to slow down. It's also a perfect spot for taking photos in the ancient style. 2. Xiaolianzhuang (Little Lotus Villa): The private garden of Liu Yong, the head of the "Four Elephants" of the late Qing Dynasty. Centered around a large lotus pond, it's fragrant with lotus blossoms in summer. In other seasons, pavilions, rockeries, and winding corridors create a picturesque scene, showcasing the exquisite beauty of Jiangnan gardens. 3. Zhang Shiming's Former Residence: Known as "the first private residence in Jiangnan," this architectural marvel blends Chinese and Western styles. It possesses the solemnity of a traditional Chinese mansion while incorporating Baroque-style stained glass and carvings, revealing the former family's luxury in every detail. 4. Jiaye Library: A cultural sanctuary housing 600,000 volumes of ancient books, including rare Song Dynasty printed editions. Its garden-style architecture blends seamlessly with the scholarly atmosphere, perfect for quiet contemplation and immersion in cultural heritage. 5. Tongjin Bridge: A single-arch stone bridge at the confluence of three rivers. Standing on the bridge offers panoramic views of passing boats and is a prime spot for sunset photography. A light show illuminates the area at night. 6. Liu's Ladder House: A unique red-brick building with a blend of Chinese and Western design, hinting at historical secrets. Its red exterior stands out strikingly against the white walls and gray tiles of the water town. IV. Local Delicacies - Main Dishes: Double-Topping Noodles, Fried Fish Noodles, Huzhou Thousand-Layer Tofu with Vermicelli. - Snacks: Dingsheng Cake, Lotus Root Starch, Plum Blossom Dumplings, Black Rice Wheat Cake, Chicken Cake. The pastries at Jiangxinfang bring back childhood flavors. - Featured dishes: Shrimp and Stinky Tofu, Real Crab Roe, Taro in Abalone Sauce, Braised Duck Feet, Shen Family Braised Pork Belly #MyCityDragonBoatRacing #InMyLEGOPark #AJourneyLikeASong