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Nanxun Ancient Town: The Aristocrat of Water Towns

#springitinerary 📍 Location: Huzhou, Zhejiang (1.5hrs from Shanghai) 🏛️ Pedigree: Once home to Qing Dynasty silk tycoons (built 1250 AD) ✨ Why It Stands Out ✔ "Mansions Over Canals" – European-style villas mixed with Ming architecture ✔ Silk Road Legacy – Birthplace of "Lotus Silk" (world's most delicate fabric) ✔ No Ticket Needed – Unlike commercialized water towns, most alleys are free 🏯 Must-See Estates 1️⃣ Little Lotus Villa– Library with 20,000 ancient books hidden behind sliding walls 2️⃣ Jiaye Library – China's first private Western-style library (1920s)
Posted: May 31, 2025
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