Misty rain enters the south of the Yangtze River, and the mountains and rivers are stained like ink. A light boat, a pair of oars, and a gentle breeze blowing across the river. Everyone has a Jiangnan in their hearts. The misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, painting boa

Misty rain enters the south of the Yangtze River, and the mountains and rivers are stained with ink.

A light boat, a pair of oars, and a Mianjiang River breeze gently blows the Su Luo shirt.

Everyone has a Jiangnan in their hearts. The misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, painting boats listening to the rain, and people talking across the bridge Jiangnan on the edge.

The Jiangnan described by Wu Guanzhong

has pink walls and black tiles, water around bridges and awnings shaking dreams. The beauty of Jiangnan cannot be explained clearly in two or three sentences. I am lucky enough to go to Jiangnan in this life, even if I never dream of returning to Jiangnan.

Source: Xitang Tourism Public Account

There are six ancient towns in Jiangnan, all of which are representatives of Jiangnan water towns. The quaint soft words of Wu Nong and the beautiful and graceful ancient scenery of the water town always make you yearn for it.

Of course, you can choose a few niche ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. It is also very romantic to avoid the crowds and go for a walk.

In the dark Jiangnan, holding an oil-paper umbrella, I walked quietly among the ancient alleys with gray walls and black tiles, and on the bluestone road where it had rained, and watched slowly.

Source: Zhouzhuang Tourism Official Account

Let’s go to the ancient towns in Jiangnan in spring! Bask in the sun, go shopping, sit by the stream, and hum a tune, without caring about anything or thinking about anything.

Today we have selected a few ancient towns in the Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai regions, either famous or niche.

also recommends several nearby B&B hotels to let your spring get lost in this indifferent human fireworks.

Part one

Zhejiang region

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Jiaxing·Wuzhen

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This is the "Pillow House" that has fascinated countless literary youths. When you walk into Wuzhen, you will see white walls, black tiles, small bridges and flowing water. Everything in front of you carries a strong sense of China. The breath of ink painting comes to my face.

With its carved beams and painted buildings and old stone alleys, this place is known as the "Land of Fish and Rice and the House of Silk". Since ancient times, it has been a favorite place for literati and poets to sing about romance and talk freely. It is also the hometown of Mao Dun, a generation of literary giants.

Address: No. 18, Shifo South Road, Tongxiang City, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province

Tickets: Dongzha 110 yuan/person; Xizha 150 yuan/person; combined ticket (including Dongzha, Xizha) 190 yuan

Opening hours : ① Xizha Scenic Area: 9:00~22:00 ②Dongzha Scenic Area: 7:00~17:00 in summer

Source of the above pictures: Wuzhen Scenic Area Public Account

Staying at about 200 meters away from Xizha Scenic Area at midnight, it was a pleasant sight at first sight I feel it should belong to Wuzhen. There is also a midnight road not far away from it. When night falls, staying in this house is called "midnight sleepover".

When I was in it, I couldn’t help but feel a lot of it. I liked the Chinese-style lamps, the house number of Building No. 1, the shape of the door in the corridor when I turned around, and the banana leaves and bamboo shadows swaying in it...

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Jiaxing·Xitang

Atang Brother jumped between the white walls and black tiles, showing this place to the world along with "Mission: Impossible 3".

To this day, Xitang still preserves the complete ancient buildings of the Ming and Qing Dynasties, especially the corridors and ancient lanes, which are called "double wonders". They are rare among many ancient water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, so they are called "the living thousand-year-old ancient town". ".

Address: No. 258, Nanyuan Road, Xitang Town, Jiashan County, Jiaxing City, Zhejiang Province

Ticket: 95 yuan (including 11 small attractions in the ancient town)

Opening hours: All day

Source of the above pictures: Xitang Tourism Public No.

Xitang Art Man Hotel

The available check-in date is until March 31, 2021

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The hotel is located in the Xitang Ancient Town Scenic Area In Xitang Flower Alley, the core area of ​​the hotel, the overall decoration of the hotel is based on the retro Republic of China style, and it also combines modern beauty and technology.

The decorations that can be seen everywhere have been carefully selected and arranged by designers. Let the guests who come here know that this is not only an accommodation space, but also an art enjoyment space.

There is also a rooftop garden that has received unanimous praise. It is very comfortable to write poetry and wine while you are young and chat under the tender afterglow of the Jiangnan water town.

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Huzhou · Nanxun

Nanxun, once the most prosperous Jiangnan ancient town, is different from other ancient towns. There are few old houses, long corridors, stone bridges and deep lanes, but There are many famous gardens and historic sites, and many of these gardens are a combination of Chinese and Western styles. The architectural style of the Ming Dynasty Baijian Building is unique.

Address: East of Nanxun District, Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province (at the junction with Suzhou Wujiang City, Jiangsu Province) Tickets: 95 yuan/person

Opening hours : 8:00 ~17:00

Above picture source: Nanxun Ancient Town Public account

Giant Narada Hotel

Narada has always been built as a scenic spot. Nanxun Giant Narada Resort Hotel is located next to Nanxun Ancient Town, a national 5A-level scenic spot. The hotel was formerly an abandoned old factory building. It has been carefully crafted by designers and flexibly converted between industrial and Republican styles.

In addition, there is a 1200㎡ art gallery hidden in the hotel! The Nanxun Zhuang Hongxing Art Museum in Building 7 of the hotel is called the "Nanxun Cultural Living Room".

Part two

Jiangsu Shanghai area

01

Kunshan·Zhouzhuang

"There is heaven above, there is heaven below Suzhou and Hangzhou have Zhouzhuang in the middle." Zhouzhuang, which stands gracefully in the paintings of painter Chen Yifei, is the earliest developed and most famous water town among the six ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River. It has the reputation of "the best water town in the world".

"The sedan enters through the front door, and the boat passes by the house", and the "small bridge, flowing water, and people" are perfectly combined, making you unable to help but stay.

Address : Quanfu Road, Zhouzhuang Town, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province Kunshan City (at the junction with Wujiang, Wuxian and Shanghai Qingpu County )

Tickets : 100 yuan

Entry time : 8:00~17:00

or above Picture source: Zhouzhuang Tourism Official Account

Original House·Tongtwenty (Shuiyue Zhouzhuang)

Tongtwenty is composed of 13 independent white houses cut into 20 spaces. The "big box" holds hands with the "small box", just like mom and dad. It is playing with the baby's hands, so it is also called the "play box".

is also the filming location of "Mom is Superman". The Green Paradise, covering an area of ​​50,000m², is a paradise for children.

arranges various parties for children, birthday banquets, graduation parties, and most of the children's team building can be placed here. There is also a special movie show in the evening. If you are tired during the day, you can watch a movie to relax at night.

There are enough things here, which are rich and safe. Children can boldly try and find their own comfortable space like an independent little adult.

Adults don’t have to hang around their children all the time, they can let go for a short time and enjoy their leisure time.

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Suzhou · Tongli

"A pure water town, the old Jiangnan" refers to this beautiful and simple town - Tongli. Every house here is close to the water, and every house has access to boats. It has a landscape of "a water town with many small bridges, every house resting on the river, willow bridges leading to the water city, and river ports flowing into lakes and fields." Therefore, it is known as the "Little Venice of the East."

Address: Tongli Town, Wujiang District, Suzhou City, Jiangsu Province Ticket: 100 yuan (valid within 2 days)

Opening hours : 8:00~17:15

Above picture source: Tongli Tourism Public Account

Weiwei Villa Jia Tong Li Society

Every year a large number of herons migrate here. Among the prosperous urban ancient towns, I never imagined that there is a paradise hidden in the bustling city.

The clear and beautiful lines, the transparent hollow wooden lattice, the clear and open space, and the reflection of the lake light make it seem like a mirage.

Tonglishe has a total of 25 guest rooms, all of which are in the form of loft double-story suites, ensuring privacy while dividing a large number of areas as shared spaces.

Every small detail of the house is taken care of. Each house has its own design style, but all of them have huge floor-to-ceiling glass, giving the feeling of facing the sea!

03

Shanghai·Zhujiajiao

Perhaps many people think of Shanghai as modern and prosperous, but they forget that Shanghai is also Jiangnan, the Jiangnan that is full of fireworks on the bluestone road.

The ancient town is not big, but it is very suitable for a walk or a cruise this spring. The sound of running water and voices here are intertwined, giving it a sense of life. You will fall in love with this small town in the south of the Yangtze River.

Address: Zhujiajiao Town, Qingpu District, Shanghai (near Kunshan, Jiangsu Province) Coupon ticket: 50 yuan (combined ticket for free small attractions in the ancient town)

Opening hours : All day

Above picture source: Zhujiajiao Tourism Public Account

Zhujiajiao Jingting Bed and Breakfast

Beside the long river in Zhujiajiao, a "Yang's House" still survives the baptism of wind and rain with a history of a hundred years. It is a rare habitable historical heritage building.

The manager of "Jiangnan No. 1 Teahouse", with the mission and love for the protection of ancient buildings, spent two years "make-up" for it.

Jingting wants to bring the feeling of "home". It is not just about sleeping in a room for one night, but also provides an exclusive experience that restores the "rich family" in the old water town.

In the old days, rich families would have the habit of "turning down their beds" in order to sleep better. Jingting also preserved this experience, making sleeping something worth looking forward to.

How does it feel to stay for two days with one day’s price? On an OTA platform, a single night’s naked room costs 3,000+, and for this price we can stay for two days!

Part three

Niche recommendation

Huazhuluxe·ShaoxingShisheng Hometown B&B

Shaoxing is a typical water town in the south of the Yangtze River, but the ancient towns in Shaoxing are not famous. If you count them casually, you may only know the ancient town of Anchang. .

But in fact, there are many historical districts in Shaoxing, such as the Shaoxing Shusheng Historical District hidden in the city center. Find tranquility in the hustle and bustle, and hide yourself in the city.

The hometown of Shaoxing calligraphy saints is known as the most representative "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection". There is no crowd or noise, and the gate is full of rich Jiangnan style, low-key and integrated with the surrounding ancient houses. .

The house with four entrances, deep courtyard and beautiful courtyard, is elegant and fresh, with the fragrance of piano and tea, you will fall in love with it at just one glance.

Huzhou·Zhenyin Jinxiu

In Wuxing District of Huzhou, close to Taihu Lake, there is a 6.3 million square meters of Xishan Yang Wetland Park. Few people know about it, and it is easy to get there without the interference of businesses and tourists. It retains simplicity and tranquility.

is like traveling to "Kyoto". This is a relatively niche classic, with wetland scenery and the scenery of the quaint Kyoto town.

Huzhou Zhenyin Jinxiu Villa Resort Hotel is hidden in a quiet place in the Wetland Park. It has its own wetland back garden. Just outside, you can see thousands of acres of lakes and green forests, giving you a sense of resort.

The buildings imitating the Tang Dynasty style are set against the red ginkgo maples in autumn. When walking here, you will have the illusion of being in Kyoto, or you may be dreaming back to the charm of the prosperous Tang Dynasty thousands of years ago.

Floating Point Zenyin·Ziyan Inn

Jinxi Ancient Town is not as famous as Wuzhen and Xitang, but precisely because of its small reputation, it still retains a tranquility and simplicity that is rare nowadays.

Walking on the stone road next to the river, there are no tourists in sight, only a few indigenous people walking slowly and leisurely in sight. Even within the scenic area of ​​the ancient town, it is clean and quiet.

floating point The design of the entire building is very exquisite, and there are many details worthy of consideration.

Round gates, blue brick walls, old tiles, etc. are all simple and original elements. Bamboo branches and bamboo arbors create a rural artistic conception, while cement and designer furniture inject a distinct modern flavor into this space.

Spring in Jiangnan is waiting for you

Green trees and red flowers

Let’s go to the ancient town of Jiangnan to find spring

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Editor and author: Zihan

pictures: B&B official, scenic spot official