A Rare Cultural Gem: Witnessing the Water Wedding Ceremony in Nanxun Ancient Town

#discoverchina #huzhou We were incredibly fortunate to catch the enchanting Water Wedding Ceremony in Nanxun Ancient Town, a traditional performance only available upon special tour request—yet we stumbled upon it at 9:30 AM as if by magic! Against the backdrop of willow-draped canals and stone bridges, performers in exquisite Ming-style Hanfu recreated the elaborate rituals of a Jiangnan water village wedding. The bride’s embroidered red robes shimmered as she was rowed in a flower-adorned boat, while drummers and flute players set the rhythm. What amazed us most was how this free cultural activity preserved centuries-old customs—from the tea ceremonies to the symbolic crossing of twin bridges—with such grace. For that hour, we weren’t just spectators; we’d stepped into a living scroll painting of Chinese heritage.