[2025 Haining Attraction] Travel Guide for Nanguanxiang Historical and Cultural Block (Updated Jan)

👍️Recommended reason: Jiangnan Water Town is embodied in Haining. Although many people say that Suzhou and Wuzhen are the representatives of Jiangnan Water Town, I recommend Haining. It is not very commercialized, and the Nanguanxiang Cultural Block is free. 📅Travel tips: It is recommended to visit here in the late afternoon when the sun sets, and you can see small bridges, flowing water, and ancient and natural houses. 🍜Food tips: There is a dessert shop at the entrance. The Babao Soup is not bad. It is not very sweet, but glutinous and chewy. 💗Other tips: It is very convenient to come here. It takes about 40 minutes to get to Haining from Shanghai, and it is very close to Hangzhou. There is also a subwayⓂ️, which is great.

· Haining, 1 hour from Hangzhou by metro A hidden gem of a tourist town missed by 99% of people Former residences of famous people, ancient towns and streets, authentic food Perfect for a city walk day trip And traditional Xiashi lantern culture Add a unique New Year flavor to this small town The first stop of the New Year reverse tourism, why not arrange here ~ · ✅[Transportation] 🚗｜1 hour drive from Hangzhou, 1.5 hours from Shanghai 🚄｜Take the high-speed train to Haining Station/Haining West Station 🚇｜You can also take the subway from Hangzhou, transfer to Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Railway on Line 9 ✅[Route] Haining Leather City ➠ Haining Museum ➠ Ganhe Street Historic District ➠ Former Residence of Xu Zhimo ➠ Hengtou Street Historic District ➠ China Silk Third Factory ➠ Nanguanxiang Historic District · ✅[Tour Introduction] 1️⃣Haining Leather City A must-see in Haining! It's almost New Year, just in time to prepare some New Year gifts for your parents. I went to the Snow Leopard leather store and they even prepared coffee and tea for us, very thoughtful ~ Don't forget to check in at the Haining check-in wall at the entrance of Snow Leopard before you leave. 2️⃣Haining Museum The museum is the best place to learn about a city ~ Highly recommend the Xiashi Lantern Hall on the second floor, each exhibit is very exquisite, perfect for taking photos. 3️⃣Ganhe Street Historic District - Former Residence of Xu Zhimo It was originally the most prosperous political, economic and cultural center in Haining, known as "Little Shanghai", with many well-preserved ancient buildings and former residences of celebrities, including the former residence of Xu Zhimo. 4️⃣Hengtou Street Historic District A cultural and commercial street that blends ancient and modern, known as the "Taikoo Li" of Haining, with pavilions and towers, a view at every step, full of Jiangnan charm. 5️⃣China Silk Third Factory A creative park transformed from an old factory building, the red brick walls are very artistic for taking photos. 6️⃣Nanguanxiang Historic District Bluestone road, white walls and black tiles, a group of ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing dynasties built along the river. It looks even better when the lights are on at night, and there is also a Xiashi Lantern Hall to visit. ·

Directly accessible by subway from Hangzhou, in addition to the former residences of celebrities with rich historical heritage, there are also ancient streets and alleys full of human fireworks, as well as cultural districts where trends gather🌆 We compiled a guide for checking in for a one-day trip to Haining📝 Remember to collect 💌 first and then card 📮❗️ · ☑️About transportation🚠 🚄High-speed rail｜30 minutes to Haining Station. After exiting the station, go to Haining Museum first. It is 700m away and walk for 7 minutes🏃🏻 🚉Metro | Line 9 + Hanghai Intercity Railway 1 hour to Haichang Road Station, walk 2km or take a taxi to Haining Zhongsi No.3 Factory 🚗Self-driving｜1h self-driving in Hangzhou · ☑️Travel route🗺️ Haining Museum➠Haining Leather City➠Ganhe Historical and Cultural District➠Henghe Historical and Cultural District➠Zhongsi No.3 Factory➠Night Tour Nanguanxiang Historical and Cultural District · ☑️Punch-in guide📝 ❶Haining Museum 🕒Tuesday to Sunday 08:30-17:00 (no admission after 16:30) 🎫Free and no reservation required There are currently 4 venues: the Cultural Relics Exhibition Hall, the Calligraphy and Painting Exhibition Hall, the Kip Shek Lantern Hall and the Dinosaur Hall. Personally, I think the first three are pretty good👌 · ❷Haining Leather City Celebrate the New Year! Wear new clothes! To buy clothes for your parents or yourself, you can go to the Leather City to see how fur feels on your body. I saw a Snow Leopard billboard on the facade, so I went to the Snow Leopard QI flagship store in Building A. There are sofas and teahouses in the store. The service attitude is really good👍🏻. The clerk enthusiastically told us that we can go to the Snow Leopard Factory to have a look. There are more styles there. There are many different styles of clothes on each floor of the building. There is also a coffee and tea bar on the second floor for guests to rest. If you are considering buying fur clothing, you can check it out. · ❸Ganhe Historical and Cultural Street The "Former Residence of Xu Zhimo", which is very suitable for taking pictures and checking in, is here📍 A small western-style building that combines Chinese and Western styles. From the steps of the square, you can take photos of the ancient building and the bell tower in the same frame. It’s very photogenic📷 · ❹Yokogawa Historical and Cultural Street "First there was Hengtou Street, and then there was Xia Shi Town." This place is called the Jiaxing version of Taikoo Li. The neighborhood retains the texture and appearance of ancient buildings. There are many restaurants here🍽️When you are tired of shopping, you can dine here or have afternoon tea☕️ · ❺Zhongsi No.3 Factory Opposite Nanguanxiang, its location is surrounded by water. It is also known as the "Heart of Kip Shek. The architectural combination of the large chimney with historical charm, the water house and the fashionable red brick house is very creative, and it is very suitable for visiting Take photos and check in🤳 · ❻Nanguanxiang Historical and Cultural District 📷Route: Yongxiu Fang ➠ Jinxiu Fang ➠ Nanguanxiang Street ➠ Huiyuan Street ➠ Tangqiao Alley ➠ Deng Alley ➠ Mishi Gallery; stroll the streets to feel the traces of time, the well-preserved ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties and the rivers. This is what Jiangnan looks like Very nice, the exquisite craftsmanship of the ancestors of the Kip Stone Lanterns is really beautiful, and you can also see the shadow puppets with a history of 2,000 years. · ☑️About food🍽️ ✔️There are many snacks along the street in Nanguanxiang, you can try the local food🍢 ✔️Haining Gonggong Road Night Market is Haining’s snack paradise! But it doesn’t start until 21:30! Don’t miss it if you stay one night in Baozi! ! ! ·

Nanguanxiang starts from Dayao Bridge in the north and ends at Tang Bridge and Huiyuan Temple in the south. It is adjacent to Luotang River in the east and Renmin Road in the west. It is more than 350 meters long from north to south and more than 50 meters wide from east to west, with a total area of about 1.7 hectares. Nanguanxiang is one of the few remaining historical blocks that have preserved the street style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties in Jiangnan. Walking through the block, you can still vaguely trace the old appearance of Jiangnan folk houses. The front shop and back workshop, living by the river, and the combination of business and residence show the typical Jiangnan architectural style. The simple shops along the street and the exquisite residential areas inside reflect the social psychological and cultural form of "wealth is not exposed". Walking on the bluestone-paved streets, you can recall the memories of childhood. It is the continuation of the historical context of a city. In addition to the famous former residence of the Wu brothers, there are also historical relics and cultural buildings such as Guandi Temple, Caiyi Academy, Zeyu Pavilion, Jinxiu Workshop, Yanggao Garden, Nanguanxiang Gate Tower, Zhou Zongyi Memorial Hall, and Dayao Bridge. In 2006, Nanguanxiang Block was listed as a historical and cultural block in Zhejiang Province.

The predecessor of the Third China Silk Factory can be traced back to 1924, when local celebrities in Haining, such as Xu Shenru (father of modern Chinese poet Xu Zhimo) and Li Bolu, founded the Shuangshan Silk Factory. According to the Haining Industrial Chronicle, it was renamed several times, including "Poshi Shuangshan Xingji Silk Factory," "Tanshi Ruixin Silk Factory," and "Haining Cooperative Silk Company." In 1939, when the Japanese invaders occupied the area, it was renamed "Huazhong Silk Factory." After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, it was renamed the Third Silk Factory of the China Silk Company, abbreviated as "Third China Silk Factory." This place carries the memory of the modern industrial civilization of old Xiasi. In the 1990s, the Third China Silk Factory reached its peak, with products mainly exported to Japan, Germany, Hong Kong, and other countries and regions. According to the Haining Industrial Chronicle, in 1990, the total industrial output value of the Third China Silk Factory was 48.639 million yuan, with a profit of 4.7116 million yuan and foreign exchange earnings of 4.7116 million US dollars. Over time, the Third China Silk Factory underwent restructuring and decline, with the site being subleased to cultural and creative studios, restaurants, and more. Thus, the role of the Third China Silk Factory as an industrial production site has come to an end, and it is now taking steps to become a "city living room." In line with the Zhimo Hometown Xiasi project, which aims to create a differentiated cultural theme, the Third China Silk Factory focuses on "industrial culture," with the main themes of recalling, experiencing, and creating China Silk, to build an industrial culture experience system of "Made in Haining." In other words, from the initial design, it was clear that the Third China Silk Factory would continue the industrial architectural style, inherit the city's historical culture, and create a unique "internet-famous check-in spot." Strolling through the Third China Silk Factory, a "foreign" artistic atmosphere greets you. The once weathered buildings have been renovated and look brand new, as if they are wearing new clothes. Throughout the area, preserved structures such as chimneys, water towers, and white goddess sculptures bear the marks of time and continue to tell their stories.

Located in the historical district of Nanguanxiang in Haining, it starts from Dayao Bridge in the north and ends at Tang Bridge in the south, bordered by Luotang River to the east and Renmin Road to the west. It stretches over 350 meters from north to south and is one of the few well-preserved Ming and Qing dynasty streets in Jiaxing Town. The name Nanguanxiang comes from the barrier built by the anti-Qing hero Zhou Zongyi at the end of the Ming dynasty. 🌈Highlights: Walking through the street, one can still trace the old appearance of Jiangnan residences, with shops in the front and workshops in the back, living by the river, combining business and residence, showcasing the typical Jiangnan architectural style. The street-facing shops are simply decorated, while the inner houses are exquisite living areas, reflecting the cultural form of "wealth not shown off." Walking on the bluestone-paved streets can evoke childhood memories, continuing the historical context of a city. The Nanguanxiang street is composed of the historical Baoxiu and Jinxiu lanes, and the entire street still retains its original historical appearance and traditional layout. Besides the barrier, the street also has cultural relic protection units such as the Guandi Temple, the former residences of Wu Qichang and Wu Shichang, and historical sites like Dayao Bridge and Huixiu Bridge, conveying historical and cultural information. It is a bridge between history and modernity, witnessing the changes of the street. ✨Street Highlights: ✅Huixiu Bridge, also known as Xihuan Bridge, was built in the fourth year of the Ming Jianwen period (1402), commonly known as "Tang Bridge." It is a three-arch bridge, relocated 150 meters west in 1967 and converted into a concrete double-arch bridge. Facing Huixiu Bridge is Huiyuan An, commonly known as Guandi Temple. The exact construction date is unknown, but according to records: "Also known as Nancha Pavilion, located at Xihuan Bridge, worshiping Guandi. The exact origin is unknown, rebuilt during the Ming Chongzhen period, and renovated in the 14th year of Kangxi..." Later, Jiangnan merchants expanded it with donations and shaved their heads here. Despite the passage of time, the main building is well preserved. ✅Across the river from the Nanguanxiang historical street is the former Zhongsi Third Factory, now an art and creative park integrating creative design, intelligent research and development, film and television production, maker space, youth apartments, art education, photography, creative markets, cultural tourism, leisure and fitness, and themed dining. ✅"Jiangnan Lantern Art Street" is one of the main features of Nanguanxiang street. It has introduced and established the Chinese Intangible Cultural Heritage Lantern Exhibition Hall (14 national intangible cultural heritage lanterns), the Chinese Ancient Lantern Folk Lantern Art Museum (Shanxi Lanterns), the Taiwan Creative Lantern Art Museum (Taiwan Lanterns), the Li Yaobao Material Silk Paper-cut Lantern Art Museum (Quanzhou Lanterns), the Haitian Lantern Exhibition Hall (Zigong Lanterns), the Jiaxing Lantern Research and Practice Center, the Haining Linxuan Lantern Art Studio, and the Song Zhenhua Lantern Art Studio, among many other offline experience venues for different types of lantern art. 🎫Ticket Information: Free admission. 🚗Address and Transportation: 1⃣From Hangzhou, you can take the Hangzhou-Haining Intercity Railway to Haichang Road Station, then walk about twenty minutes after exiting the station. 2⃣From Haining city center, you can take Haining buses 107 or 109 to Nanguanxiang Station, then walk about five minutes.

Haining, this underrated treasure city, is not only famous for its Leather City, but also has many places worth visiting. From the Qiantang Tide Watching to the former residences of celebrities, to the old streets of Jiangnan, each place is full of historical charm and natural beauty. If you plan a self-driving tour, it's only a 1-hour drive from Shanghai or Hangzhou❗️ Here is a carefully planned 2-day and 1-night itinerary for you: Day 1: 1️⃣ Nan Guan Xiang Old Street: Experience the charm of ancient residences in Jiangnan and the epitome of Xie Shi's cultural history. 2️⃣ Tide Watching Park: Check the tide schedule in advance to experience the spectacle of nature. 3️⃣ Sea God Temple: Known as the 'Forbidden City of Jiangnan', explore the ancient architecture with a long history. Day 2: 1️⃣ Botanical Library: Make a reservation to visit, enjoy the small yet beautiful farm and the carefully designed wildflower landscape. 2️⃣ Haixing Village: Experience the romance of a sunny day sunset under the riverside lighthouse. Each checkpoint has its unique charm, whether it's the spectacular tides at the Tide Watching Park, the beauty of ancient architecture at the Sea God Temple, or the natural scenery of the Botanical Library, Haining awaits you to discover and experience. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture these unforgettable moments.

When idle, take a stroll around Nanguanxiang. Most of the buildings in Nanguanxiang date back to the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, and it is a cultural and creative district in Zhejiang Province. It is home to many former residences of famous people from Haining, as well as the Guandi Temple, Huiyuan Bridge, and a host of other popular spots. You can wander around the district, stopping as you please. If you have time, there are also quite a few riverside cafes where you can sit down, space out, and enjoy the gentle warmth of a southern spring day, with small bridges over flowing water and green trees providing a picturesque backdrop.

Haining is famous for its lantern decorations, so the nights in Nanguanxiang are like a magnificent and colorful scroll of lantern paintings. The ancient streets, under the illumination of the lights, appear exceptionally solemn and mysterious. The shops along the street are brightly lit and bustling with excitement. A dazzling array of traditional handicrafts, local snacks, and cultural souvenirs are overwhelming. 🏃‍♀️Haining Lantern Culture Night Tour Circuit: Haining Zhongsi Third Factory Cultural and Creative Park 👉 Nanguanxiang Cultural District 👉 Shuiyueting Bridge 👉 Hengtou Street Parking Lot 📍Location: Nanguanxiang Historical and Cultural District 🎫Ticket: Free 🕐Opening Hours: 24h Recommended Visiting Time: 2~3 hours 🚗Convenient parking nearby for self-driving, free of charge

Nanguanxiang Historic District is located in the southeast of Lanshi Town, Haining City. It starts from Dayao Bridge in the north, Tangqiao and Huiyuan in the south, Luotang River in the east and Renmin Road in the west. It is more than 350 meters long from north to south and more than 50 meters wide from east to west. It covers an area of about 1.7 hectares. For the current Shishi township is still characterized by the style of the streets in the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the south of the Yangtze River, and it is relatively intact, and there are only a few historical blocks left. The sky is getting darker, and the lanterns in the South Gate are also lit up. In front of each shop, there are hanging lanterns of different styles, all in the style of the South Pass. The lanterns of the Lantern Museum are even more spectacular. The lanterns here are collected from all over the country, with different shapes and postures. The Shishi Lancai began in the Tang Dynasty and has been in Song Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1,200 years. It is unique in its craftsmanship, and it combines poetry, drama, folktales, calligraphy and painting, and ancient architectural art. It has distinct local characteristics. It is rich in variety, including construction, animal, hanging lamp, and lamp. In recent years, it has been innovated with teapot lamps and vase lamps. It has always been called Jiangnan Qiqi and is unique among small and medium-sized lamps in the country. It is also a national intangible cultural heritage. Walking through the streets, you can still trace the old appearance of the old houses in the south of the Yangtze River. The former shop and the back square, the river and the residence, the commercial and residential unity show the typical Jiangnan architectural style. The simple shops on the street and the well-off residential areas in the inner house reflect the social psychology and culture form of rich and not exposed. The street where the bluestone slabs are laid, can recall the memories of the child, which is a continuation of the historical context of the city. In 2006, Nanguanxiang District was listed.

Walking through the Nanguanxiang block, you can still trace the old appearance of the Jiangnan dwellings in the past. The former shop, the front house, the river, and the commercial and residential buildings show the typical Jiangnan architectural style. And the various specialty shops bring out a modern twist and blend with classical beauty.