Nanxun Town has a long history. As early as in the new era, there were ancestors here who thrived and developed their culture. After years of historical changes, it was officially completed in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. Nanxun Town has a superior geographical position and has been a land of plenty since ancient times. It is a fertile land in the south of the Yangtze River, with vast territory and rich culture. Here, there are the most authentic Jiangnan culture, Jiangnan cuisine and Jiangnan cuisine. Come and find out!

where is nanxun town

Nanxun Town is located at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai, with Taihu Lake in the north and Suzhou City in Jiangsu Province in the east. Located in the central hinterland of the Yangtze River Delta urban agglomeration, Huzhou is the frontier connecting Shanghai. Nanxun Town has a convenient geographical location and has always been the hub of land and water transportation. G5 Shanghai-Chongqing Expressway, National Highway 318 and Changhu-Shenyang Waterway pass through the territory. It is about 1 kilometers away from Shanghai, Suzhou, Hangzhou and other big cities.

the ancient town scenic area covers an area of 2.18 square kilometers. The protection area of the ancient town is about 168 hectares, including 88 hectares of key protected areas, east of Yiyuan Site, west of Yong 'an Street, south of Jiayetang Library and Xiaolianzhuang, and north of Baijianlou. The tourist attractions are divided into three blocks. First, Nanxun is rich in tourist attractions, where the former residence, Liu's ladder and other scenic spots are distributed. The second is the central scenic spot composed of Xiaolianzhuang and Jiayetang Library. The third block is the northeast block, which is dominated by Dongjie, Zhang Jingjiang's former residence and Baijialou.

Nanxun Scenic Spot

Hundred Buildings

It was built by Dong Fen, Minister of Rites of the Ming Dynasty, for his wife and servants. It has a history of more than 4 years. When it was completed, there were about 1 buildings, so it was called "Hundred Buildings", which was one of the best preserved residential buildings along the Yangtze River in the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the south of the Yangtze River. The hundred pagodas on the river stand by, the winding river and the reflection in the river constitute a picture of the boathouse in the south of the Yangtze River.

Xiaolianzhuang

Xiaolianzhuang is the private garden of Liu Yong, the leader of the "Four Elephants" in Nanxun in the late Qing Dynasty. Founded in 1885, after 4 years of operation, it was completely built by Sun Liu Chenggan in 1924, and it is a national key cultural relics protection unit. Located on the side of the partridge stream, with white walls and tiles, Lianchi curved bridge and strange peaks and rocks, people can appreciate the artistic conception of "although it is man-made, it is like nature".

Jili Husi Pavilion

Li Ji Husi Pavilion in Nanxun is a combination of Chinese and western architecture, covering an area of 95 square meters. Historically, Nanxun Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1926 by Mei Yidong, president of Nanxun Chamber of Commerce. The museum is divided into five exhibition halls, which is a comprehensive exhibition hall.

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On June 22nd, 214, the Grand Canal Project in China was successfully selected into the World Cultural Heritage List, and Nanxun became the first world cultural heritage site in Huzhou and the first Jiangnan ancient town in China to win the world heritage as a whole.

Nanxun Cuisine

Xunhooves

In Nanxun, all important food places are indispensable for finding hooves. Put it in the middle of the table, the thick hooves shine with bright sauce, which has its own aura. After buying hooves, remove hair, wash, pour soy sauce, put sugar, and simmer on the stove after the fire. Only in this way can sugar be properly absorbed. Before cooking, the smell of meat has filled the kitchen with the sweet smell of soy sauce and sugar. When you cook hooves, you will also put sauce and simmer eggs together. Eggs must be an even number. Sauced eggs with hooves are called "Yuanbao Eggs", which is the most necessary dish for Chinese New Year. "By the way, I am taller than me." You have to listen to adults praying for good luck before eating.

Taihu Crab

Taihu Crab, also known as crab, grows in the waters of Taihu Lake. Its back shell is strong, long and concave, like the color of a tiger, and its abdomen is bluish white. There is a navel, a male tip and a female block under its abdomen, and there are bristles inside. Crabs are migratory animals. Every autumn and winter, when the gonad of the second-year-old crab matures,

mushy shredded eel

mushy shredded eel is a traditional specialty of Huzhou, Zhejiang. In Nanxun, this is a delicious dish. It is said that during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong went down to the south of the Yangtze River and passed Nanxun. He heard about this dish and invited a famous chef to taste it. He found it delicious and memorable. Therefore, the shredded eel was listed as a court dish, and this dish became famous.

steamed mandarin fish

The winter of 28 is also the season for mandarin fish to go on the market. Come to Huzhou, Zhang, and write "Egrets fly in front of the mountain, peach blossoms and flowing water make mandarin fish fat". Mandarin fish is tender and has no spines. Steamed and boiled in sauce are delicious. Mandarin fish is pronounced as "Ji" in Nanxun dialect, which is homophonic with "memory", so children should eat a fish before going to school, hoping that he will do well in reading and postscript.

stir-fry embroidered brocade

If you want to ask Nanxun what is its specialty, Nanxun people will naturally mention embroidered brocade. Chicken, duck and fish are not uncommon in Taihu Lake basin, but embroidered brocade can only be eaten in Nanxun. Embroidered brocade is shaped like a green vegetable, which is more wrinkled than ordinary leaves. It's still green after frying, and the entrance is waxy and soft. There is also a smell in the soup, and it is always boring to taste other vegetables after eating. In spring, embroidered brocade that has experienced severe winter tastes freshest and is a good time to eat vegetables.