Living the Old Republic Dream in Nanxun｜Fanhuali · Antique Garden Homestay

“Time slows down here The moment you push open the wooden door It feels like falling into a yellowed old movie” Address: Inside Nanxun Ancient Town Scenic Area, Huzhou 🏡 Homestay: Fanhuali · Antique Garden Homestay Winding deep along the bluestone path You encounter a garden villa cherished by time Vines crawl over the carved iron railings An old fan creaks as it spins in the hall Every piece of furniture carries a warm patina Like a scene stepped out from a Zhang Ailing novel 🛏️ The rooms hide treasures collected by the owner An old Shanghai dressing table reflects lace curtains The teak wardrobe still holds the lingering scent of sandalwood Lying on the four-poster bed at night Listening to bamboo blinds gently sway in the courtyard You lose track of time and year Awakened by birdsong at dawn Hydrangeas sway with dewdrops Here, brewing a pot of Anji white tea Flipping through a half-open old vertical book You understand what it means to have “a leisurely half day in life” 🚶‍♀️Step outside into the ancient town’s lively atmosphere After the evening crowds disperse Enjoy the moonlight at Xiao Lianzhuang alone Or stroll along Baijian Building Watching red lanterns light up one by one Reflected in the canal water, breaking into a river of stars “You must come to Nanxun at least once To live in the old times at Fanhuali And be a Republic-era young lady for half a day”