Nanxun Travel Guide

Nanxun is a historic town brimming with history. It dates back thousands of years and has been home to local Chinese communities for over 700 years. It is a cultural melting-pot with many sights of interest.

Worth It?: Only if you are in the area.
What to Do: temple hop, visit historic sites.
Best Time to Go: during spring or fall (April to May or September to October).
How Long?: One or two days are long enough to see Nanxun.
Trivia: Nanxun is one of six ancient towns in Zhejiang Province.

For hundreds of years, it was home to Chinese scholars and wealthy merchants in search of some culture and as inspired poems and works of literature throughout the ages. It is a must-visit for anyone interested in the arts and Chinese heritage.

Natural beauty abounds and the opportunities for outdoor pursuits are plentiful. Many people arrive here to escape the busy cities and to get closer to nature. Popular activities include trekking, fishing, cycling and mountain climbing.

Travel to Nanxun - Getting There

The best way to reach Nanxun is to fly to nearby Shanghai and take a bus. Shanghai International Airport serves a range of domestic and international destinations such as Beijing (1 hour, 50 minutes); Guangzhou (1 hour, 30 minutes) and Xian (2 hours, 20 minutes). There are local buses making the short journey to Nanxun, taking about 1 hour.

Nanxun Things to Do

Nanxun Attractions

Xiaolian Garden

a beautiful garden dating back to the Qing Dynasty. It boasts beautiful lakes, winding paths and beautiful plants. It is a good escape and a peaceful area in which to sit back and relax. In the west part of the garden, visitors will find 10 ancient camphor trees.

Former residence of Zhangjingjiang

this is a well-preserved building which was built in the Ming Dynasty. It has been reconstructed to look as it would have done during this time.

Jiaye Tang Hall Library

one of the three private libraries in the province. There is a beautiful lake surrounding the library complete with lotus flowers, a stunning rockery, pavilions and footpaths. The library itself is home to some rare Chinese books.

Side trips from Nanxun

Shanghai: a busy and bustling city full of life, entertainment and sights.
Hangzhou: this is the capital of Zhejiang Province and a deeply cultural city as well as being home to West Lake.