When I talk about Hangzhou, I think of the West Lake. This place has been deeply rooted in my heart. We all know that there is a Wuzhen in Hangzhou. Besides 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 simple ancient towns. What are the ancient towns around Hangzhou?

Tangqi Ancient Town

Tangqi Ancient Town is located in the north of Hangzhou and is an important port along the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Tangqi has been the water gateway of Hangzhou since ancient times. In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Tangqi was rich and was the first of the top ten towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Today's Tangqi ancient town has long been a tourist attraction. There are also historical relics such as Guangji Long Bridge, Guo Pu Ancient Well and Qianlong Imperial 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 have a panoramic view of the whole ancient town. The amorous feelings street in Shuibei and the food street along the river in Shuinan are the favorite places for tourists.

There is also a Chaoshan scenic spot in Tangqi, which is a famous plum-viewing resort in China. It is known as the "Xue Hai with ten fragrant flowers", but it should not be seen now ~ Tangqi's food has never been disappointing, with fine workmanship and strong taste. The fine sand sheep tail, hairy meatballs and salted duck are among the best in Tangqi.

refer to the self-driving route: Hangzhou downtown-Ring Expressway (under Shitangxia)-National Highway 32-Provincial Highway 9-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 area. Most of the residents in the ancient town are descendants of Sun Quan, the great emperor of Soochow in the Three Kingdoms period, and the clan settlement pattern is obvious.

The ancient town of Longmen is small in area, with not too many people, and its commercial atmosphere is not very strong. If it is a special trip to release the pressure, then Longmen Ancient Town is very suitable, so you can stay quietly and be alone for a long time.

The few scenic spots in the town are also very lively, which can easily make you feel a sense of belonging. One kilometer away from the ancient town, there is a Longmen Mountain with waterfalls and farms at the foot. It is also a good choice to see the scenery and taste the farm food.

Refer to the self-driving route: Hangqian Expressway or National Highway 32 to Zhongbu Exit, and walk along the 19 provincial roads for 5 kilometers.

Heqiao Ancient Town

Heqiao Ancient Town is located on the bank of Liuxi River in Lin 'an City. There are many bridges in the town, and the town is famous for it. 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".

Heqiao ancient town has a history of thousands of years. Old shops such as Xu Yilong, Jishantang and Huiyuantang can be found in the town. The old buildings in the late Qing Dynasty still stand on the street, and the anti-Japanese slogans remain on the walls. As for the slogans of the Cultural Revolution, they can be seen everywhere.

Heqiao ancient town, as an indispensable cultural totem along the Liuxi River, has a beautiful ecological environment and rich products, and is a good short-distance travel option.

Refer to the self-driving route: urban area-Tianmushan Road-Hangrui Expressway-Changwen Line to the destination

nanxun town

nanxun town is a typical representative of the ancient town in the south of the Yangtze River, but it is different from the Jiangnan town in everyone's impression, with a small bridge and flowing water and a boat painting. Its special feature lies in the architectural style of combining Chinese and Western styles.

About 1 years ago, the world-famous Zilihu silk was sold at home and abroad, and Huzhou merchants accepted many foreign cultures. The mansions, gardens and halls built were all Chinese and Western. The combination of European-style small foreign buildings and Chinese classical gardens seems to return to the era of the Republic of China in an instant.

Liu's staircase, also known as Chongde Hall, is commonly known as the "Red House". This building is a classic combining Chinese and Western styles. In addition to the architectural style, there are many famous cakes in Nanxun, such as Dingsheng Cake and Orange Cake, which are all classic snacks.

refer to the self-driving route: Hangzhou-Nanjing Expressway transfers to Shensu-Zhejiang-Anhui Expressway-Shensu-Zhejiang-Anhui Expressway (under Nanxun exit)-Nanxun/Hangning Expressway-Shenjiahu Expressway (under Nanxun exit)-Huyan Highway-Nanxun

Qiantong Ancient Town

Qiantong Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Ninghai County, and it is also a town that has been passed down for thousands of years. Qiantong Ancient Town is a typical ancient town in eastern Zhejiang. The village is arranged in the form of "Hui" with nine palaces and eight diagrams, and the middle is inevitably connected by small bridges and flowing water, which is full of the flavor of small towns in the south of the Yangtze River.

Qiantong ancient town is a small town with the most ancient charm of Confucian culture preserved in eastern Zhejiang. Ming Jing House, Shangtang House, five blessings and other historical sites are all available for sightseeing. Most of the buildings are in the style of Ming and Qing Dynasties. The doors and windows of Liang Fang are carved, and the exquisite jumping fish horse head wall and ridged plastic wall flowers are very special.

the architectural style of Qiantong ancient town is completely different from the traditional water town in the south of the Yangtze River. "Every family has carved beams and every household has running water" is its biggest feature. In addition, before going to the ancient town of Qiantong, it is best to go to Lushan Mountain to overlook the whole town.

refer to the self-driving route: Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway-Yongtaiwen Expressway to Ninghai South Exit-Provincial Highway 34-Arriving at Qiantong Ancient Town Scenic Area

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