Nanxun Ancient Town: A Dreamy Getaway in Jiangnan

|A dreamy getaway in Jiangnan, unlocking a laid-back vacation. Tucked away between white walls and black tiles is a "breathing garden"—push open the wooden door of Nanxun Boyang Kaiyuan Mingting, and the sound of flowing water, along with the fragrance of trumpet creepers, rushes to greet you, as if you have fallen into a Jiangnan landscape painting that is not yet dry. The 166 guest rooms are scattered throughout the Chinese-style courtyard, and when you open the window, you can see the horse-head walls and the patio corridors. Even the creaking of the stairs becomes the rhythm of time. In the morning, awaken your taste buds with a bowl of "double-topping noodles". The rich and fragrant toppings are soul-stirring, and with the good omen of Dingsheng cake, even breakfast becomes a ritual. In the afternoon, delve into Xunyin Academy, dip a lake brush in ink to write an elegant letter, or listen to Pingtan's soft Wu dialect passing through the hall. Intangible cultural heritage is no longer a display in a window, but a tangible part of life. The garden landscaper must be a "space magician"—turn a corner and encounter a lotus pond where koi carp compete to cross, look back and see trumpet creepers climbing the eaves in full bloom. No need to deliberately find an angle, every shot is the same composition as "A Dream of Splendor", and even the light and shadow of the wooden lattice windows come with their own filter. The night is even more stunning. Carry a lantern for a night tour of the Partridge Creek, where the awning boat glides through the reflections of the Milky Way. In a trance, you can enjoy the same bright moon with the wealthy merchants of Nanxun a century ago.