Snow in Nanxun | A Winter Fairytale in a Jiangnan Water Town Hidden in the Silver-Clad Poetry

| A Winter Fairytale in a Jiangnan Water Town Hidden in the Silver-Clad Poetry Date: January 2025 Location: Nanxun Ancient Town, Huzhou, Zhejiang --- ❄️ A Nanxun Scroll of Snow and Ancient Charm When the first snow of Jiangnan quietly blankets Nanxun Ancient Town, cobblestone paths don a pure white veil, and upturned eaves are adorned with crystal icicles. This thousand-year-old water town sheds its usual bustle, transforming into a serene ink painting. Each step through the snow creates a crisp "crunch," as if conversing with time itself. Must-Visit Spots 1. Xiaolian Garden - Poetic Snow-Covered Lotus The private garden of late Qing Dynasty's wealthiest merchant Liu Yong appears even more elegant after snowfall. Snow-covered withered lotus in the garden pond, silver-clad pavilions and rockeries, and corridor inscriptions appear more ancient against the snowy backdrop. This winter-exclusive beauty creates artistic shots effortlessly. 2. Jiaye Hall Library - Book Fragrance Mingles with Snow China's largest private library appears more majestic in the snow. Carved window lattices complement the white snow, while ancient books inside emanate an ink fragrance, evoking echoes of scholars trudging through snow in search of books a century ago. 3. Hundred-Room Building - Snow Night Lantern Dreams This Ming and Qing residential complex along the river comes alive at night as lanterns light up one by one, their warm glow reflecting off the snow and shattering into starlight on the water surface. Occasional passing black-awning boats stir the jade-like reflections, creating a timeless scene. --- 🍜 Winter Warmth on the Tip of Your Tongue Nanxun's local flavors become even more heartwarming in the snow. Recommended comfort foods: - Xun Pork Knuckle: Traditional braised pork knuckles with rich sauce, tender to the bone, warming with every bite. - Shuangjiao Noodles: Dual toppings (crispy fish + crispy pork), sweet broth, perfect with snowy views. - Xun-style Stinky Tofu: Crispy outside, tender inside, topped with special spicy sauce - instant warmth in the cold wind. - Osmanthus Rice Wine: Warm up with a pot of sweet-scented rice wine while watching silent snowfall, perfect for a gentle buzz. Recommended eateries: Hundred-Room Building Food Street (lively night market), Xunwei Xuan (authentic time-honored restaurant). --- 🏡 Stay in the Gentle Embrace of a Snowy Jiangnan Choose a waterfront guesthouse where snow-covered tiles and river mist greet you through the window. Recommendation: - Riverside Guesthouse: Wake up to watch boatmen breaking ice, experiencing the poetic scene of "fishing alone in cold river snow." Winter Travel Tips 1. Transportation: Take high-speed rail to Huzhou Station, then bus/taxi (about 1 hour); or drive directly to "Nanxun Ancient Town parking lot." 2. Tickets: Combined ticket CNY 85 (includes Xiaolian Garden, Jiaye Hall, etc.), fewer crowds in snow. 3. Attire: Non-slip shoes + warm coat, recommend Hanfu or light-colored clothes for better snow photos. 4. Night tour: Black-awning boat ride in snow (CNY 50/person), see lanterns reflecting on snow and stars falling on water - peak romance. --- ✨ Travel Reflections Nanxun's snow is time's blank canvas. It sharpens the carved eaves, deepens the patterns of stone paths, and calms travelers' hearts. Here, there's no need to rush - just hold a cup of hot tea, listen to falling snow, and feel the poetry of "slow living." "Jiangnan has nothing to offer but a branch of snow." This winter, come to Nanxun to encounter a pure Jiangnan dream! ---