The ancient towns surrounding Hangzhou include Louta Ancient Town, Wuzhen, Xitang Ancient Town, Banshanhong Ancient Town, etc.

1. Louta Ancient Town: This is a relatively unpopular ancient town, and it is also the largest Lou settlement in the world. It has profound cultural heritage, is quiet and simple as a whole, retains some old buildings, has a slower pace of life, and has many special delicacies.

2. Wuzhen: Located in the south of Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 70 kilometers away from Hangzhou.

As a typical ancient water town, it is one of the most representative ancient towns in the Jiangnan region.

Visitors can stroll along the red brick and slate alleys, feel the beauty of the ancient town, and taste traditional delicacies such as salted duck, stinky mandarin fish, etc.

3. Xitang Ancient Town: Located in the north of Hangzhou City, it is one of the most representative ancient water towns in Zhejiang.

It is famous for its well-preserved ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and its unique water town customs. Visitors can take a boat ride to enjoy the water town scenery of the ancient town, or stroll through the ancient streets and stone alleys to feel the tranquility and charm of the ancient town.

4. Banshanhong Ancient Town: Located in Tonglu County, Zhejiang Province, about 70 kilometers away from Hangzhou.

This ancient town is surrounded by mountains and rivers, and the scenery is very beautiful.

There are many villages and houses in the ancient town, and the architectural style is mainly that of the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

Visitors can enjoy the unique landscape scenery of Banshanhong Ancient Town.