Where are the ancient towns around Hangzhou?

Speaking of Hangzhou, I will think of the West Lake, which is deeply rooted in my heart. We all know that there is a Wuzhen in Hangzhou, so in addition to Wuzhen, there are actually many beautiful ancient towns around, with small bridges and flowing water, which seems to be the standard of ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. If you stay in the city for a long time, you can occasionally go for a walk in a simple ancient town.

What ancient towns are there around Hangzhou?

Tangqi ancient town

Tanggu Town, located in the north of Hangzhou, 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 rich, ranking first among the top ten towns in Jiangnan. Today's Tangqi ancient town has long been a tourist attraction. There are historical sites such as Gengguangji Long Bridge, Guo Pu Ancient Well and Ganlong Empire 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 whole ancient town. Shuibei Characteristic Street and Shuinan Yanhe Food Street are tourists' favorite places.

There is also a Chaoshan scenic spot in Tangqi, which is a famous plum viewing resort in China. Known as "Ten Miles of Xue Hai", but it should never be seen in the past ~ Tangqi's food has never been disappointing, with fine workmanship and rich flavor. Fine sand sheep tail, hairy balls and dried salted duck are all the best in Tangqi.

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

Longmen ancient town

Longmen ancient town is located on the south bank of Fuchun River. There are many ancient buildings in Ming and Qing dynasties in the town, which is one of the well-preserved ancient towns in Jiangnan today. Most of the residents of the ancient town are descendants of Sun Quan, Wudong the Great during the Three Kingdoms period, and the clan living pattern is obvious.

Longmen Ancient Town has a small area, few people and a weak commercial atmosphere. If you are here to relieve the pressure, then Longmen Ancient Town is very suitable. Can be quiet and empty for a long time.

The few scenic spots in the town are also very lively, which makes you feel a sense of belonging easily. One kilometer away from the ancient town, there is a Longmen Mountain with waterfalls and farms at the foot. It's also a good choice to look at the scenery and try some farm dishes.

Self-driving route: Hangzhou-Guizhou Expressway or National Highway 320 to Zhongbu exit, and drive 5 kilometers along provincial highway 19.

Guqiao town

Guqiao Town is located on the banks of Liuxi River in Lin 'an City. There are many bridges in the town, so this town is very famous. Most of the buildings in the town are Huizhou style, and many shops in the old street still retain the style of "front shop and back workshop".

The ancient town of He Qiao has a history of thousands of years. Old shops such as Xu Yilong, Jishantang and Hui Yuan Hall can be found in the town. Old buildings in the late Qing Dynasty still stand on the streets, and anti-Japanese slogans are still hanging on the walls. As for the slogan of the Cultural Revolution, it 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 choice for short-distance travel.

Reference route: downtown-Tianmushan Road-Hangrui Expressway-Wen Chang Line to the destination.

nanxun town

It is a typical representative of the ancient town of Jiangnan in Nanxun Town, but it is different from the small town of Jiangnan in everyone's impression, with small bridges and flowing water, and ships coming and going. Its characteristic lies in the architectural style of combining Chinese and western styles.

About 100 years ago, the most famous Li Ji Lake Silk was sold at home and abroad, so Huzhou businessmen accepted many foreign cultures, and the mansions, gardens and halls they built were all a combination of Chinese and Western. The combination of European villas and China classical gardens seems to return to the Republic of China instantly.

Liu's ladder, also known as Chongde Hall, is commonly known as the "Red Chamber". This building is a classic of combining Chinese and western. Besides architectural style, Nanxun has many famous cakes, such as Ding Sheng cake and orange cake, which are classic snacks.

Reference route: Hangning Expressway to-Wan _ Expressway-Su Shen-Wan _ Expressway (Nanxun exit)-Nanxun/Hangning Expressway-Shenjiahu Expressway (exit

Tonggu Town, located in the southwest of Ninghai County, is also an ancient town that has been passed down for thousands of years. Qiantong ancient town is a typical ancient town in eastern Zhejiang. The villages are arranged in the shape of "nine palaces and eight diagrams", and there must be small bridges and flowing water in the middle, which is full of the flavor of Jiangnan town.

Qiantong Ancient Town is a small town with the most ancient charm of Confucian culture in eastern Zhejiang. Ming Lou, Shangtang, Five Blessingg and other places of interest can be visited. Most buildings are in Ming and Qing styles. The doors and windows in Liang Fang are carved with flowers, and the exquisite jumping fish horse head wall and the plastic wall flowers on the roof are very distinctive.

In the past, the architectural style of Tonggu Town was completely different from the traditional Jiangnan water town. "Every family has carved beams and painted buildings, and flowing water gurgles" is its greatest feature. In addition, before going to the ancient town of Qiantong, it is best to go to Lushan Mountain and overlook the whole town.

Reference route: Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway-Yongtaiwen Expressway to Ninghai South Exit -34 Provincial Highway-to Qiantong Ancient Town Scenic Area.

These ancient towns are not far from Hangzhou, and there are two styles different from Hangzhou. Friends who like ancient towns can go on weekends.