[2025 Huzhou Stay] Travel Guide for Tingjian (Updated Apr)

⚠️Preliminary preparations • Clothing: 👚👚The temperature in Nanxun gradually rises in April, with an average temperature between 15°C and 30°C. Pack light clothing such as shirts and thin dresses, and bring a light jacket for the temperature difference between morning and evening. • Documents: 💼Bring valid IDs such as ID cards, student IDs, and senior citizen cards, which may be needed for ticket purchases or discounts. • Other items: Bring an umbrella for changeable weather, sunscreen, sunglasses, and other sun protection items. Also, prepare some common medicines. ✅Recommended attractions • Little Lotus Garden (Xiao Lian Zhuang): The private garden of Liu Yong, the richest man in Nanxun during the late Qing Dynasty. In April, the wisteria flowers bloom, and the ancient bridges and pavilions are surrounded by wisteria, like a dreamlike fairyland. • Zhang Shiming Former Residence: Known as the "Grandest Mansion in Jiangnan," it combines traditional Jiangnan architecture with the Western European architectural style of the Renaissance. The wood carvings, brick carvings, and stone carvings are exquisite, and the glass customized from France is unique. • Jiaye Library: The largest private library with the richest collection of books in modern China. The architecture is magnificent, and the library has a rich collection of books, including the "Imperial Favor for Jiaye" nine-dragon gold plaque bestowed by the Qing emperor. • Baijian Lou: Built in the Ming Dynasty, these Ming and Qing Dynasty buildings are built along the river, with white walls and black tiles. Boats come and go on the river, allowing you to experience the charm of a Jiangnan water town. 🍽️🛍️Food recommendations • Double-Crossing Noodles (Shuang Jiao Mian): A local specialty noodle dish topped with crispy fried pork and fish. The noodles are chewy, and the soup is rich. • Xun Braised Pork Knuckle (Xun Ti): Braised pork knuckle with a reddish color, soft and tender texture, and melts in your mouth. • Dingsheng Cake: A soft and glutinous cake with sweet and savory flavors, with a light osmanthus fragrance. • Embroidered Brocade Vegetable (Xiu Hua Jin Cai): A unique vegetable in Nanxun. After being stir-fried, it has a green color, fragrant aroma, and soft texture. 🏠Accommodation options • Near Baijian Lou: There are many homestays here. You can choose a room by the water, and open the window to see the small bridges and flowing water, such as the Ting Jian Gu Li Homestay, where you can experience the comfort of sleeping by the water. • Around Nanxun Ancient Town: There are some hotels, such as the Nanxun Impression Hotel, which offer convenient transportation and a pleasant environment. 🚗🚗 Tour routes • Route 1 (Enter from the East Gate): Yi Garden - Zhang Jingjiang's Former Residence - Baijian Lou Residential Area - Lianjie Bridge Pier (boat available) - East Street Historical and Cultural District - Shizigang Pier (take the water bus). • Route 2 (Enter from the South Gate): Little Lotus Garden - Jiaye Library - Zhang Shiming Former Residence - Silk Guild Hall, walk along the river and enjoy the scenery along the way.

| A Poetic Stay in the Ancient Town. The leisurely pace of life in Nanxun Ancient Town is so appealing. 🏞 Behind the narrow doorways, you'll find unexpected surprises. ✨ 1⃣ Room 1⃣ Private Hot Spring ♨ A perfect combination of private hot springs and ancient town gardens 🏮 Black tiles and white walls, ✨ flying eaves and upturned corners, the architecture is full of Jiangnan charm. Here, you can feel the perfect fusion of ancient charm and modernity. ♨️ Soak in the private hot spring, and you'll feel like you've traveled back in time to ancient times. 🫧 Enjoy the tranquility and comfort. 🏮 Comfortable private hot spring experience On a cold winter day, ♨️ warm a glass of wine, bathe in the ancient-style hot spring pool, ✨ look up at the soft starry sky of the ancient town, and all your fatigue will disappear. 🏮 The homestay's amenities are also high-end, with Serta mattresses, Kohler bathroom fixtures, etc. 🧴 While enjoying the private hot spring, 🛏️ you can also have a high-quality accommodation experience. 🎑 In the evening, you can sit by the river and enjoy tea 🍵 in a romantic atmosphere. 🚣 You can also take a shuttle boat to and from the homestay for a unique travel experience. 🏞️ Ancient Town Scenery Baijianlou, Zhang Jingjiang's Former Residence, Dongdajie Street, and other attractions are nearby, allowing you to immerse yourself in the Jiangnan culture of the ancient town. ☀️ During the day, stroll along the stone-paved streets of the ancient town and enjoy the beautiful scenery of small bridges and flowing water. ✨ At night, the ancient town takes on a different charm under the lights, making it a great place for photography. 📷 📍 Tingjian Guli Private Hot Spring Design Homestay

How can you know Jiangnan without going to Nanxun🍃Nanxun, a quiet and yet lively ancient town of Jiangnan Water Village. Everyone says Jiangnan is good, all the way south to Nanxun! Tingjian is located in the Baijianlou scenic area, the atmosphere of the old house is really full. Walking by the river, it seems like a Jiangnan ink painting. The night view of Nanxun has a different artistic conception, the location of the homestay is superior, it is very convenient to go anywhere, and it is only a five-minute walk from Chunlan Tea Room🚶‍♀️. 🌟Each room in the homestay is very distinctive, with different scenery, the simple design style makes me like it, especially the makeup mirror🪞 on the washstand. There is also an outdoor swimming pool in the yard, I want to come again in summer, and Hanfu is also provided for changing clothes! The book📚 area is also very artistic, reading a book, blowing tea and sunbathing, it's so comfortable. The breakfast🍳 on the second day is also very rich, combining Chinese and Western, especially rich. 💫One room and one private soup: Enjoy the warmth of winter Looking up at the sky🌌 full of stars, relax completely, soaking in the warm soup, it seems that the whole world has slowed down. Winter❄️ is about to take a bath! Why not stay in Tingjian Homestay, take a tour of Nanxun Ancient Town, and feel the charm of Jiangnan. 🚗It is only 1.5h away from Hangzhou, very suitable for 🈴 couples travel, parent-child travel, good places around Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai on weekends. 🍃Tingjian·Guli Private Soup Design Homestay (Nanxun Ancient Town Baijianlou Scenic Area Store) 📍No. 70-73, Hedong, Baijianlou, Nanxun Town, Nanxun District