Nanxun – Where Grand Mansions Meet Watertown Charm

#springitinerary Dating back to the Ming Dynasty, this UNESCO-tentative town near Shanghai blends scholar gardens, silk merchant mansions, and tranquil canals—without the crowds of Wuzhen or Zhouzhuang. Why Nanxun Stands Apart 🏯 Millionaire’s Row– Walk the 400m Baijian Lou (Hundred Houses Corridor), a unique covered waterfront promenade 🛶 Silk & Salt Legacy– Former home to Qing Dynasty’s wealthiest merchants (visit the Silk Exhibition Hall) 🌿 Hidden Scholar Gardens– Seek out Xiao Lian Zhuang’s lotus ponds and moon gates 📜 Cultural Hybrid– European influences in Red House Library (1920s mix of Roman columns & Chinese carvings) 📍 Location: 30km east of Huzhou (1.5hr from Shanghai Hongqiao) ⏰ Best Time: Weekday mornings or autumn evenings