What beautiful ancient towns are there near Hangzhou?

Hangzhou is located in a water town in the south of the Yangtze River, and there is no shortage of ancient towns around it. Now, I would like to introduce you to seven interesting and beautiful ancient towns around it.

Coordinates of Tangqi Ancient Town: Yuhang, Hangzhou

Tanggu Town is located in the north of Hangzhou and is an important port along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Tangqi has been the water gateway of Hangzhou since ancient times. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Tangqi was prosperous and ranked among the top ten famous towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Today Tangqi Ancient Town has always been a tourist attraction. There are historical relics such as Geng Guangji Long Bridge, Guopu Ancient Well, and Qianlong Imperial Monument.

This Guangji Bridge spans the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and is the only remaining seven-hole stone arch bridge on the ancient canal. When you reach the top of the bridge, you can see a panoramic view of the entire ancient town. Shuibei Specialty Street and Shuinan Riverside Food Street are the favorite places for tourists.

Tangqi also has a Chaoshan scenic spot, which is a famous plum-appreciation resort in China. It’s called the Ten Miles of Snow Sea, but I’ve probably never seen it before~ Tangqi’s food has never disappointed, with fine workmanship and rich flavor. Xisha sheep tail, woolen meatballs, and salted duck are all the most delicious in Tangqi.

Reference route: Hangzhou urban area - Ring Expressway (Shitangxia) - National Highway 320 - Provincial Highway 09 - Direct to Tangqi.

The coordinates of Longmen Ancient Town: Fuyang, Hangzhou

Longmen Ancient Town is located on the south bank of the Fuchun River. There are many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the town, and it is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in Jiangnan today. Most of the residents of the ancient town are descendants of Sun Quan, the great emperor of Wudong during the Three Kingdoms period, and the clan living pattern is obvious.

Longmen Ancient Town is not large, has not many people, and its commercial atmosphere is not too strong. If you are here to relieve stress, then Longmen Ancient Town is perfect for it. You can stay quietly and be alone for a long time.

The few scenic spots in the town are also very life-oriented and can easily give you a sense of belonging. One kilometer away from the ancient town, there is Longmen Mountain, with waterfalls and farms at the foot of the mountain. It is also a good choice to look at the scenery and try farm food.

Self-driving route: Take the Hangzhou-Guizhou Expressway or National Highway 320 to the Zhongbu exit, and drive 5 kilometers along Provincial Highway 19 to get there.

Town coordinates: Linhangzhou An

Guqiao Town is located in a city on the banks of the Liuxi River in Lin. There are many bridges in the town, for which the town is famous. Most of the buildings in the town are in Huizhou style, and many shops on the old streets still retain their front shops and back squares.

Heqiao Ancient Town has thousands of years of history. You can find old stores such as Xu Yilong, Jishantang, and Huiyuantang in the town. Old buildings from the late Qing Dynasty still stand on the street, with anti-Japanese slogans still on the walls. As for Cultural Revolution slogans, they can be seen everywhere.

As an indispensable cultural totem along the Liuxi River, Guqiao Town has a beautiful ecological environment and rich products, making it a good short-distance travel choice.

Reference route: urban area-Tianmushan Road-Hangrui Expressway-Wenchang Line to the end.

Coordinates of Xinshi Ancient Town: Deqing, Huzhou

Xinshi Ancient Town is a relatively unpopular ancient town, and not many people go there. This is not without the unique hustle and bustle and commercial atmosphere of the scenic spot, but only the strong atmosphere of life and stories waiting to be heard in the old alleys of Shenzhai.

Xinshi Ancient Town has a history of thousands of years and has been an important commercial port since ancient times. The town has simple folk customs and a large number of talented people. From the famous Taoist priest Lu in the Southern Dynasties to the modern theologian Zhao, they are all figures cultivated in the new town.

Old houses with white walls, black tiles and winding paths can be seen everywhere in the old town of Xinshi. They have appeared in the movies "Lin's Shop" and "Silkworm Girl". There are many scenic spots worth visiting in the town, such as Ming and Qing Dynasty houses, Juehai Temple and ancient bridges. Every time the breeze blows, there will be waves of tea cakes in the air.

Reference route: Nanzhuangdou-Hangning Expressway-Deqing Exit-09 Provincial Highway-Tongde Highway-Scenic Spot Gate.

Coordinates of Nanxun Town: Nanxun, Huzhou

This is a typical representative

About a hundred years ago, the most famous Li Jihu silk was sold at home and abroad , so Huzhou merchants accepted a lot of foreign culture, and the mansions, gardens, and guild halls they built were a combination of Chinese and Western styles. The combination of European-style small villas and Chinese-style classical gardens seems to instantly return to the Republic of China era.

Liu Tianti is also known as Chongde Hall, commonly known as the Red House. This building is a classic combination of Chinese and Western styles. In addition to the architectural style, Nanxun also has many famous pastries, such as Dingsheng cake and orange cake, which are both classic snacks.

Reference route: from Hangning Expressway to Sushen-Wan_ Expressway-Sushen-Wan_ Expressway (Nanxun Exit)-Nanxun/Hangning Expressway-Shenjiahu Expressway (Shilian Nanxun Exit)-Shanghai Yan Highway-Nanxun.

The original coordinates of Tonggu Town: Ninghai, Ningbo

Tonggu Town, located in the southwest of Ninghai County, is also an ancient town with a history of thousands of years. Qian Tonggu Town is a typical ancient town in eastern Zhejiang. This village is based on the Nine Palaces and Bagua Diagram, and there must be small bridges and flowing water connecting it in the middle. It is full of the flavor of a small town in the south of the Yangtze River.

Qian Tonggu Town is the town with the most ancient Confucian culture in eastern Zhejiang. Mingfu, Shangtang, Wufu and other historic sites are all available for tours. Most of the buildings are in Ming and Qing style. Liang Fang's doors and windows are all carved with patterns, and the exquisite jumping fish and horse head walls and plastic wall flowers on the roof ridge are very distinctive.

The architectural style of Tonggu Town in the past was completely different from the traditional Jiangnan water town. Every home has carved beams and painted buildings, and running water is its biggest feature. In addition, before going to Qantong Ancient Town, it is best for you and us to travel to Lushan Mountain to overlook the entire town.

Reference route: Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway - Ningbo-Taizhou-Wenzhou Expressway to the south entrance of Ninghai - Provincial Highway 34 - to Qiantong Ancient Town Scenic Area.

The coordinates of Changgu Town: Keqiao, Shaoxing

Anggu Town is located in the northwest of Shaoxing, adjacent to Xiaoshan, Hangzhou. It is a water town in the south of the Yangtze River with a history of thousands of years and one of the four ancient towns in Shaoxing. It was built in the Northern Song Dynasty but was destroyed in the war. The current Anchang Ancient Town was rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The Li San Market along the river is a lively place in the town. The Anchang sausages and Renchang soy sauce that have been visited on "A Bite of China" can be found here. Sanchang today can be said to be Xitang ten years ago. This is not without a strong commercial atmosphere. Every store on every street is full of the atmosphere of life.

There are many attractions worth seeing in Anggu Town, such as Suikang Bank, Stone Sculpture Museum, Shaoxing Master Museum, etc. You only need to buy a combined ticket at the entrance of the scenic spot. However, if you just want to go to Anchang to experience the local folk customs, you don’t need to buy a ticket.

Reference self-driving route: Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway (Keqiao Exit)

I have seen so many beautiful towns in Jiangnan.

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