Speaking of Hangzhou, I think of the West Lake, which is deeply rooted in my heart.

We all know that there is Wuzhen in Hangzhou, so in addition to Wuzhen, there are actually many beautiful ancient towns around. Small bridges and flowing water seem to be the standard feature of ancient towns in the south of the Yangtze River.

If you stay in the city for a long time, you can occasionally go to a simple ancient town.

What are the ancient towns around Hangzhou? Tangqi Ancient Town Tanggu 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.

During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Tangqi was prosperous and ranked among the top ten famous towns in the south of the Yangtze River.

Today, Tangqi Ancient Town has long become a tourist attraction.

There are historical relics such as Geng Guangji Long Bridge, Guopu 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 see a panoramic view of the entire ancient town.

Shuibei Specialty Street and Shuinan Riverside Food Street are the favorite places for tourists.

There is also a Chaoshan scenic spot in Tangqi, which is a famous plum blossom viewing spot in China.

It is known as the "Ten Miles of Snow Sea", but it should never be seen in the past~ Tangqi's food has never disappointed, with fine workmanship and rich flavor.

Xisha sheep tail, woolen meatballs, and salted duck are all the most delicious in Tangqi.

Reference route: Hangzhou urban area - Ring Expressway (Shitangxia) - National Highway 320 - Provincial Highway 09 - Direct to Tangqi.

Longmen Ancient Town Longmen Ancient Town is located on the south bank of the Fuchun River.

There are many ancient buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties in the town, and it is one of the best-preserved ancient towns in Jiangnan today.

Most of the residents of the ancient town are descendants of Sun Quan, the great emperor of Wudong during the Three Kingdoms period, and the clan living pattern is obvious.

Longmen Ancient Town is not large, has not many people, and its commercial atmosphere is not too strong.

If you are here to relieve stress, then Longmen Ancient Town is perfect for it.

You can be alone and empty for a long time.

The few scenic spots in the town are also very life-oriented and can easily give you a sense of belonging.

One kilometer away from the ancient town, there is Longmen Mountain, with waterfalls and farms at the foot of the mountain.

It is also a good choice to look at the scenery and try farm food.

Self-driving route: Hangzhou-Guizhou Expressway or National Highway 320 to the Zhongbu exit, then drive 5 kilometers along Provincial Highway 19 to get there.

Guqiao Town Guqiao Town is located on the bank of Liuxi River in Lin'an City.

There are many bridges in the town, for which the town is famous.

Most of the buildings in the town are in the Hui style, and many shops in the old streets still retain the "front shop and back shop" style.

Heqiao Ancient Town has thousands of years of history.

You can find old stores such as Xu Yilong, Jishantang, and Huiyuantang in the town.

Old buildings from the late Qing Dynasty still stand on the streets, with anti-Japanese slogans still on the walls.

As for Cultural Revolution slogans, they can be seen everywhere.

As an indispensable cultural totem along the Liuxi River, Guqiao Town has a beautiful ecological environment and rich products, making it a good short-distance travel choice.

Reference route: urban area-Tianmushan Road-Hangrui Expressway-Wenchang Line to the end point.

Nanxun Town is a typical representative of the Jiangnan ancient town in Nanxun Town, but it is different from the Jiangnan small town in everyone’s impression, with small bridges, flowing water, and boats.

It is characterized by its architectural style that combines Chinese and Western styles.

About a hundred years ago, the most famous Li Jihu silk was sold at home and abroad, so Huzhou merchants accepted a lot of foreign culture. The mansions, gardens and guild halls they built were a combination of Chinese and Western styles.

The combination of European-style small villas and Chinese-style classical gardens seems to instantly return to the Republic of China era.

Liu's Ladder to Heaven, also known as Chongde Hall, is commonly known as the "Red Mansion".

This building is a classic combination of Chinese and Western styles.

In addition to the architectural style, Nanxun also has many famous pastries, such as Dingsheng cake and orange cake, which are both classic snacks.

Reference route: From Hangning Expressway to Sushen-Wan_Express-Sushen-Wan_Exit (Nanxun Exit)-Nanxun/Hangning Expressway-Shenjiahu Expressway (Exit Tonggu Town, located in the southwest of Ninghai County, is also a city with a thousand-year heritage

Ancient town. Qian Tonggu Town is a typical ancient town in eastern Zhejiang. The villages are arranged in the shape of "Hui" with nine palaces and eight trigrams, and there must be small bridges and flowing water in the middle. It is full of the flavor of a small town in the south of the Yangtze River. It has the most ancient charm of Confucian culture in eastern Zhejiang.

Small town. The Ming Mansion, Shangtang, Wufu and other historic sites are all available for tours. Most of the buildings are in Ming and Qing style. Liangfang’s doors and windows are all carved, and the exquisite jumping fish and horse head walls and roof ridge plastic wall flowers are very distinctive.

The architectural style of Tonggu Town in the past was completely different from the traditional Jiangnan water town. "Every house has carved beams and every household has running water". In addition, before going to Qiantong Ancient Town, it is best to take a trip to Lushan to overlook the whole town.

. Reference route: Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway-Ningbo-Taiwan Expressway to Ninghai South Port-34 Provincial Road-to Qiantong Ancient Town Scenic Area. These ancient towns are not far from Hangzhou, and there are two styles that are different from Hangzhou. Friends who like ancient towns can go there on weekends.