Play 1: tour mansion former residence
[Line]Xiao Lianzhuang - old residence - Liu's ladder first - No. former residence
Features The Nanxun Ancient Canal gave birth to many Nanxun silk merchants, who were rich as a nation. These rich merchants were categorized as "four elephants, eight oxen and seventy-two golden dogs", of which those who owned more than two thousand taels of silver were called "elephants". These rich silk merchants built luxury homes and garden halls become a unique feature of the ancient town of Nanxun.
Play into the scenic area after the entrance, first from the Nanxun "four elephants" of the first Liu Yong's private garden - a pool of lotus, a glimpse of the grandeur of the former residence and Liu ladder exquisite foreign style. Finally, you will visit the former residence of Zhang Jingjiang, a wunderkind of the Republic of China, in the north of the scenic spot.
Guide map of the former residence
Small Lianzhuang
Small Lianzhuang is the private garden of Liu Yong, the head of the "Four Elephants" of Nanxun. It took the Liu family more than 40 years to build. Xiaolianzhuang is usually the first stop on a trip to Nanxun. The main features of the garden can be viewed at the Stele Gallery, Dongsheng Pavilion, Jingxiao Poetry Cave, Fan Pavilion, Yuji Pai Fang, Jiu Pavilion, and Liu's Family Temple. The combination of poetic Jiangnan gardens and Western architectural styles is particularly striking. The most noteworthy attraction is the 10-acre lotus pond in the park, which is definitely a highlight of summer.
The intersection of phoenix blossoms is a quiet time.
Zhang Shiming's old house
Zhang Shiming's old house, also known as Tang Yide, is known as "the first house in Jiangnan". It was built by Zhang, one of the four elephants of Nanxun. The entire mansion is a blend of traditional Jiangnan style and Renaissance European architectural style. The Chinese and Western architecture contains a rich history and architectural culture. In addition to the building itself, the furnishings, plaques, carvings, calligraphy and paintings inside the house are extremely exquisite. Imported blue glass windows, classical style Roman columns, exquisite wood carvings, the combination of East and West is magnificent.
Liu's ladder
Liu's ladder, also known as the "red house", for the Nanxun "four elephants," the richest man in Liu Chung's third son all. The first half of the house is an ancient Chinese building, the most distinctive is the north and south of Chinese architecture into the Romanesque style of Western Europe. The red-brick Western-style architecture, from Roman columns to imported stained glass and interior furniture, retains both local culture and exotic flavor.
Zhang Jingjiang's former residence
Zhang Jingjiang's former residence, also known as Zunde Hall, by the Nanxun "four elephants," one of Zhang Jingjiang's grandfather Zhang Songxian built. Zhang Jingjiang's life is full of legend. Sun Yat-sen called him "revolutionary saint", Chiang Kai-shek called him "revolutionary mentor". Zhang Jingjiang's former residence is a typical Jiangnan mansion, maintaining the traditional architectural style of the Qing Dynasty. In the residence, you can see precious photos of him, Sun Yat-sen and Chiang Kai-shek, as well as manuscripts, account books, paintings and other items from the Republican period.
Play 2: Literary Nanxun
Keywords Nanxun culture; white and black tiles; flowing water under a small bridge
Lines Jiayetang Library Building -- Guanghui Bridge -- Li Ji Husi Hall - - Jintong Bridge - Baijiaolou
Features Nanxun in the six water towns in the unique charm. Overflowing with the combination of Chinese and Western ancient town flavor, deep cultural heritage. Ancient books, lake silk, ancient bridges, ancient buildings are worth a visit.
Play first to Nanxun's most historically significant building - Jiayetang Library, and then across the Guanghui Bridge, to reach the Li Jihu Silk Museum, feel the silk culture. Along the way you can enjoy the rich Republican flavor, the beauty of both sides of the ancient Qiantang Road
Nanxun's Li Jihu Silk is famous all over the world, local merchants rely on a silver silk, so that Nanxun became a famous town in Jiangnan. Produced in Nanxun Jili Lake silk was once the imperial silk of the Kangxi dragon robe. Production of silk soft white, superior quality. The museum mainly displays models and photos of silk culture, introducing the whole process of silk production. Want to understand the sericulture and silk culture of Nanxun, here must not be missed.
Baijianlou
The most beautiful place in Nanxun is the 400-year-old Baijialou. Here, the pristine scenery of the Jiangnan water town, the ancient buildings with white walls and tiles on both sides of the river, the soft Wu Nong language in the mouths of the residents, and the women washing clothes by the river are all filled with a strong flavor of life. Dusk is the best time to take pictures. The setting sun reflects the ancient buildings, seems particularly quiet and peaceful. There are no bustling crowds, no commercial stores along the street, only beautiful scenery to accompany you.
Play 3: See Folk Performances
Keywords Folk performances; traditional art
Parade carving topiary - Tongren performance art - ShuiCheng Wedding. -Parade, flash - water silk bamboo
Featured Nanxun town square held a water town wedding, the stage staged folkloric performances. Traditional programs are given a strong water town feeling. When you come to Nanxun, you can watch the show according to the schedule and experience the history and culture of Nanxun Town in a day of folklore performance.
Play in the morning after coming to Nanxun scenic area, first in the scenic area to see the welcome show, and then go to the small wooden bridge small stage to see the art of the bronze man and the "Nanxun past". 1:10, after watching the wedding in the water township near the small Lianzhuang, visit Liu Yong's private garden small Lianzhuang, and then go to Jiayetang library to experience the engraved plate printing. In the afternoon, depending on the time to see the flash and water silk bamboo show.
Nanxun folk performance schedule
Carving and topography
Carving is known as the "living fossil" in the history of printing, Nanxun Jiayetang Library has a carving and printing experience area. Jia library now exists about 150,000 pieces of wood engraving, most of the engraving in the late Qing Dynasty, covering a variety of ancient books of the Tang and Song dynasties. The method of engraving is to first use a brown brush on the engraving plate dipped in ink, slowly cover the paper, and then use the brown brush to repeatedly wipe the back of the paper. When the handwriting remains on the paper, it is printed. When you are in Nanxun, you may want to go to a unique print made in the library to feel the essence of traditional culture.
Water town wedding
The bride, dressed in red, stands at the bow of a paddle boat and comes slowly along the river accompanied by the sound of gongs and drums. In Nanxun, local residents still continue the traditional water town wedding, solemn and festive. Visitors can also experience for themselves, wearing a phoenix hat, from the small Lianzhuang all the way by boat to the square where the ceremony is held, to participate in a unique traditional wedding.
Play 4: explore the traditional flavors of the ancient town
Keywords Nanxun food
Route Shuangqiao Noodle House (Scholar's House Wufu Noodle House) - Thai Hotel (Shen Family Hotel Smoked Vegetable House) - three bowls of tea and wild lingshou.
Featured Jiangnan water town, naturally, there are beautiful scenery and food. To say that Nanxun's food, its unique double-sided, stir-fried embroidered brocade, fat but not greasy pig's feet, or a variety of fresh river, traditional pastries, are not to be missed good taste.
Play in the morning to go to Shuangqiao Noodle House, Wufu Lou or Scholar's House to eat a bowl of steaming Nanxun Double Pepper Noodle, and go to a Thai restaurant at noon for dinner. Nanxun's unique stir-fried embroidered brocade must be tasted. In the afternoon, you can try some specialty snacks such as Stinky Tofu, Smoked Bean Tea, Thousand Buns, Lingfeng, and Dingsheng Cake. At the scenic spot. Before you leave Nanxun, you can buy some traditional pastries of wild lingfeng as a souvenir.
Double Pepper Noodles
A bowl of fragrant Nanxun specialty noodles with a piece of fat but not greasy pork and a piece of fresh but not fishy fried fish is the most famous double noodles in Nanxun. Nanxun's noodles have more than ten kinds of marinade, beef, shredded meat, pickled vegetables, etc., and the best is the double noodles with five-flesh meat and fried fish. The noodles are smooth, the soup base is sweet, the ingredients and practices
Speaking of Nanxun's specialties, this kind of fried embroidered brocade can only be tasted in Nanxun. The appearance is similar to bok choy. The texture is softer and more flavorful after frying. This dish will be served in the restaurants in Nanxun, and the price is about 15 yuan a serving. Dining recommendations are Thai Hotel, Xunzi Restaurant, and Shen's Family Restaurant. Steamed osmanthus fish, Taihu crab and shredded eel are all delicacies of Nanxun.
Smoked Bean Tea
Smoked Bean Tea, a local specialty of Nanxun, is mainly made of smoked beans, sesame seeds, orange peel and dried carrots. You can also add tea, cinnamon, or dried bamboo shoots. According to your preference. In the old town, there is a store called "Three Bowls of Tea", which offers three kinds of drinks: salty, sweet and bitter, namely smoked bean tea, wind tea and green tea. The price of 10 yuan 5-1 bowl, Nanxun specialties.
Travel Tips
Opening TimeSummer Time: 7: 30--17: 30Winter Time: 8:00--17:00
Tickets 100 yuan/person (Xiaolianzhuang, Library Building, Old Residence , Liu's Strip, Husi Pavilion, Guanghui Palace, Old Residence, Baikalye Building)
[Tickets]
Small Lianzhuang - Guanghui Bridge (Guanghui Bridge-Small Lianzhuang):160RMB for one-way trip; seating is limited to 8 people.
Guanghui Bridge-Corridor Bridge (Corridor Bridge-Guanghui Bridge):160RMB one-way; seats limited to 8 people.
Xiaolianzhuang-Corridor Bridge (Corridor Bridge-Xiaolianzhuang): one-way; RMB 280; seats limited to 8 people.
Guide service is 150 yuan/tour for general group, 200 yuan/tour for designated guide, 200 yuan/tour for foreign language guide.
Scenic Area Services Free Charging
Locations: Reception Center, Self-service Ticket Collection Hall, Various Visitor Lounges.
[Transportation]
Shanghai--Nanxun
Hutai Road Coach Station
Operating time: 06:55-17:30, every two hours.
Fare: 47 yuan
Address: No. 1015 Zhongshan North Road, Zhabei District, Shanghai
Tel: 021-56538064
Hongqiao Bus Terminal
Operating hours: 07:10-19:30, about one and a half hours.
Fare: 47 RMB
Shanghai South Railway Station
Operating hours: 06:50-19:28, every two hours.
Fare: 47 yuan
2. Hangzhou Nanxun--
Hangzhou North Bus Station to Nanxun has about ten buses a day.
Operating time: 08:30-17:30, about one hour.
Fare: 40 yuan
3. Suzhou - Nanxun
Suzhou South Bus Station to Nanxun about eight times a day.
Operating time: 13:55-18:10, every 40 minutes.
Fare: 22 yuan