Where is Nanxun in Zhejiang?

Nanxun Ancient Town Nanxun is located east of Nanxun District, Huzhou City, at the junction with Wujiang City, Suzhou, Jiangsu Province. It is bounded by Taihu Lake in the north, Hangzhou in the south, and Shanghai in the east. It was a typical Jiangnan water town in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. towns and tourist resorts. From the Wanli Year of the Ming Dynasty to the middle of the Qing Dynasty, the rise of the silk industry, handicraft industry, silk reeling industry and the development of commerce marked the heyday of Nanxun's economic prosperity. Almost all the wealthy gentry in the town made their fortune by operating the silk industry, and they are commonly known as the "Four Elephants", "Eight Cows" and "Seventy-two Golden Dogs". There is a saying among the people that "a city in Huzhou is not as big as half a town in Nanxun". Nanxun has many gardens in history. From the Southern Song Dynasty to the Qing Dynasty, there were 27 large and small gardens in the town. There are five gardens in one town, which is the only one seen in the south of the Yangtze River. The surviving ones include the Jia Yip Hall Library, Liu's Xiaolianzhuang, Chen's Yingyuan and Zhang's Shiyuan. Tourist route Nanxun transportation map 1. Xiaolianzhuang - Jiayetang Library - Liu's Ladder (Red House) - Town History Museum - Qiushuli - Zhang Shiming's old house 2. Xiaolianzhuang - Jiayetang Library - Jiangnan folk scenery District - Liu's Ladder (Red House) - Guanghui Palace - Town History Museum - Qiushuli - Zhang Shiming's former residence - Zhang Jingjiang's former residence - Baijianlou self-driving route Hangzhou-Nanjing Expressway, distance The exit is 36 kilometers; the Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway is 45 kilometers away from the exit: the Shanghai-Nanjing Expressway is 65 kilometers away from the exit; Zhajiasu (Zhapu Port-Jiaxing-Suzhou) ) Expressway, 30 kilometers from the exit. Shanghai: Go up the Hu-Qingping Highway, pass through Pingwang Town, then take National Highway 318, and arrive as soon as you leave Wujiang. The total toll for crossing the bridge back and forth is 80 yuan. Hangzhou: From National Highway 104 to Huzhou and then transfer to National Highway 318. The retail price of admission to Nanxun is 100 yuan. Nanxun Ancient Town Attractions Baijianlou Baijianlou is located on the northeast side of the town and is built along the east and west banks of the old canal. According to legend, Dong Fen, the Minister of Rites in the Ming Dynasty, built it as a home for his nanny and servant. When it was first built, there were about a hundred buildings, so it was called "Hundred Buildings". This name has been preserved to this day. The characteristic of Baijian Building is that the building is built along the river. The Don River is winding and connected by stone bridges. The building has traditional tiled walls and forms an arcade-style long street composed of light and transparent rolling doors. The most concentrated section is from Lotus Bridge to Long Bridge on the east bank of the river. The houses are relatively neat and densely packed with the river bank. White walls, green tiles, corridors, river ports, flower walls, rolling doors, corridor eaves, flowing rivers, and ships passing by, present a typical scenery unique to Jiangnan water towns. (The west bank of the river was bombed by Japanese military aircraft in the 1940s and was damaged. Seriously, although it has been repaired, it has lost its former style). The Baijianlou River was originally a canal, and supplies from Huzhou to Wuzhen, Suzhou and Nanxun burst out from this river. Before the city wall was built in the Yuan Dynasty, it became a section of the city moat. Most of the shops along the river were goods and shops. Neat stone revetments were built along the bank. There were many hippopotamuses on the bank, so that ships could dock and load royal supplies. There is a long street along the river, and many of the houses along the street are shops in the front and houses in the back. Large families usually have three to four bedrooms in their house, and most houses have two entrances with a patio. The entire Bailoft Street houses are lined up in rows with side walls connected to each other. The gables between the houses are high, some are made into cloud heads; some are made into the Guanyin pocket style; and some are made into the three-fold horse-wall style, with staggered heights and black tiles on the walls, which is full of style. Under the black tiles of the street houses along the river, the people of the Revolution The windows on the ground floor are mostly covered with eaves, and there is another layer of black tiles, and then there is the Guilang Riverside, which is light and transparent, and embodies the aura of living in a water town. Baijianlou is the most completely preserved residential community along the river with traditional features so far. It is more than 400 meters long and has a facade of 154. It has a history of more than 400 years. Xiaolianzhuang is a central scenic spot composed of Xiaolianzhuang (a national cultural protection unit), Jiaye Hall (a national cultural protection unit), Wenyuan Garden, Jiangnan Water Town Street and other attractions. Nanxun is famous for its gardens and libraries. Xiaolianzhuang and Jiaye Hall are typical representatives. Xiaolianzhuang is located on the bank of Partridge Creek, surrounded by clear water. The garden has deep green trees and is not stained by any secular dust. The walls are white and the tiles are black. The lotus pond, winding bridge, and strange peaks and rocks give people a taste of the artistic conception of "Although it was made by humans, it is like the sky has opened". There are imperial memorial archways, plaques, stele corridors, family temples, Jingxiang Poetry Cave, and an exhibition of Shuping Scholarship achievements. Museum and other attractions. Jiaye Hall is only separated from Xiaolianzhuang by a river. It was built by Liu Chengqian, a famous bibliophile in the late Qing Dynasty. His gardening method is similar to that of Xiaolianzhuang. The library in the garden is world-famous, containing 600,000 volumes of books. *** There are more than 160,000 volumes, including many rare and unique copies in China. Wenyuan, Jiangnan Water Town Street and Jiu'an Elderly Social Welfare Center are newly developed attractions by Jiu'an Company. Wenyuan is adjacent to Xiaolianzhuang and Jiaye Hall, and contains Wenchang Pavilion, Xuchi Memorial Hall, Wu Shougu Art Museum and Nanxun Celebrity Gallery, etc. Attractions. Zhang Jingjiang's Former ResidenceThe northeastern area is dominated by Zhang Jingjiang's former residence and Baijianlou. It also includes Pangzhai, Jinshaocheng's former residence, Dongyuan and Yiyuan ruins that have yet to be developed. East Street was originally the first commercial street of Nanxun Ancient Town. The south of the street is the Shihe River. On both sides of the street are Wufu Tower, Daqing Tower, Tianyun Tower, Changxing Hall, Continental Hotel, and "Wild Water Chestnut" Tea and Food Nanhuo Store. A century-old store. The former residence of Zhang Jingjiang, the "wonder of the Republic of China" (a city cultural protection unit) is located in the north of the street. What is even more impressive is the Baijian Building (a city cultural protection unit) built by Dong Fen, the Minister of Rites in the Ming Dynasty, for his female family members and servants. The Baijian Building is built along the river, which makes full use of space, is full of imagination, and looks very layered. It forms a "picture" with the Hongji (Municipal Cultural Protection Unit) and Tongjin (Municipal Cultural Protection Unit) bridges not far away. The beautiful scenery of small bridges, flowing water, and people’s homes.

Jiaye Library The owner of the library, Liu Chengqian, was the grandson of Liu Yong, the owner of Xiaolianzhuang. He built the Jiaye Library from 1920 to 1924. It was named after the "Qinruo Jiaye" Kowloon gold plaque presented by Emperor Puyi of the Qing Dynasty. The original owner of the library, Liu Chengqian, was a son of an aristocratic family who loved collecting books. After the Revolution of 1911, Liu took advantage of the large number of ancient books being dispersed and purchased a large number of books. He claimed that he spent 20 years and spent 300,000 yuan on acquiring 600,000 volumes of books. During the heyday of the building from 1925 to 1932, it collected 155 kinds of publications from the Song and Yuan Dynasties, more than 1,000 kinds of local chronicles, many Ming publications and Ming manuscripts, and a large number of Qing people's collections and various historical collections. The library is not only famous for its collection of ancient books, but also famous for its engraving and printing of books. Many of the printed books were banned by the Qing government, and the printing was very precise. After 1933, the Liu family fell into decline, and a large number of ancient books were "obtained by oneself and lost by oneself". Until 1951, when the Zhejiang Provincial Library took over, the collection of books was only about 110,000 volumes. The Song and Yuan editions were gone, and only the Ming editions were left. There are only a few kinds left, and the collection of books is seriously damaged. When the People's Liberation Army liberated Jiangnan in 1949, Premier Zhou ordered Chen Yi to send troops to protect the library. In November 1951, Liu Chengqian donated all the library and garden to Zhejiang Library. Guanghui Palace Guanghui Palace is a well-known Taoist temple in Nanxun Town, commonly known as Zhangwang Temple. It was first built during the Zhiping period of Yingzong in the Northern Song Dynasty. It has a history of more than 900 years. The history of the temple is longer than the history of the town. In history, Guanghui Palace has experienced several periods of decline and prosperity. During the reconstruction process, the scale of Guanghui Palace has also continued to expand. Guanghui Palace was also called Sanqing Palace. It was originally a temple on the Ancestral Mountain. According to the town's annals, Guanghui Palace "had only one hall in the Song Dynasty, housing the statue of the ancestral mountain god" and was "a place of incense and incense." Although its construction and layout have been "adjusted" several times over hundreds of years, the main body is still the Emperor's Palace in Ancestral Mountain, or at least it is always called Zhangwang Temple. It was rebuilt in the first half of 2003. Guanghui Palace is a Taoist architectural relic with a long history and rich regional cultural color in Nanxun Ancient Town. The reconstruction and renovation project of Guanghui Palace after the first phase of the project partially showed the original appearance of Guanghui Palace in history. Liu's Ladder (Red House) Chongde Hall (also known as Liu's Ladder, commonly known as the Red House) is the residence of Liu An (also known as Uncle Yuan, also known as Tiqing), the third son of Liu Yong, the leader of the "Four Elephants" in Nanxun. at. Liu Tiqing purchased land from the Qian family to build a house in the 31st year of Guangxu (1905). The ground was broken in the winter of the same year, and the construction was completed in the 34th year of Guangxu (1908). Liu Tiqing (1876-1950), a gifted student, was an alternate Taoist priest in Zhili Province, and was awarded the title of third rank. Because he persuaded Shanxi to organize relief donations, he petitioned to guarantee the second-rank crown, rewarded with flower feathers, a special reward of first-rank crown, and the title of first-rank seal. Code. He was not only a collector of cultural relics, but also an industrialist. He owned a lot of real estate in Shanghai, Hangzhou and other places. According to the "Shanghai General Chamber of Commerce Membership" published in April 1928, the 16 largest real estate companies at that time were listed. Among the big ones, he, Liu Chengqian and Liu Huhan are all on the list and among the best. He also raised 280,000 taels with Pang Zanchen and others to establish Chongyu Silk Factory in Tangqi, Yuhang in the 16th year of the Republic of China (1927). At that time, it had 1,340 employees and introduced 492 Italian 5-thread sitting reeling machines and advanced Japanese technology and equipment. With an annual output of more than 40 tons of Baichang silk, the products were sold to Europe, the United States, Southeast Asia and other regions. It was a first-class large-scale silk reeling factory in Zhejiang and even the country at that time (after liberation, the factory was renamed Hangzhou Xinhua Silk Factory and was a large state-owned silk reeling enterprise). The entire building of Chongde Hall is composed of three parts: south, middle and north. The central architecture is based on halls, halls, buildings and chambers based on traditional Confucian cultural ideas; the southern and northern Chinese-style buildings are integrated into Western European Roman-style buildings, among which the northern European-style building facades are particularly spectacular. The mansion is high, spacious and magnificent, and is distinguished by its exquisite brick carvings, wood carvings and stone carvings. There was a lawn behind the house that was used as a tennis court, and cows were raised in a corner. There was a huge chiming bell on the bell tower beside the East and West ponds, and its bells could be heard from far and near. The Hui style horse head wall and Shikumen have European Rococo style ceilings. Nanxun's tolerance and tolerance for foreign cultures can be seen. Twenty acres of land were opened on the other side of the Yicang River behind Chongdetang House, where trees and flowers were planted, rocks were stacked to form mountains, whitebark pines were planted on the slopes, water was stored and lotuses were planted, and there were buildings, pavilions, pavilions, pavilions and European-style small bungalows. Because Liu Tiqing "had the ambition to build a garden and cherish the preservation of the past", he inherited the meaning of "little Taoyuan" three hundred years ago, so he named it "Liuyuan", also taking "Liu" and "Liu". Homophone. In the 1930s, part of Liu Garden was given to his nephew Xu, so it was called "Xu Family Garden". It was destroyed during the Anti-Japanese War, and only the lotus pond still existed. Nanxun History Museum Nanxun History Museum was originally the site of the Nanxun Chamber of Commerce. It was built in 1926. It is a building with a three-part Chinese and Western architectural style. It covers an area of ??about 1,000 square meters and is now a municipal cultural protection unit. The first entrance is a five-bay foyer, and the second entrance is a conference hall. The columns are high and the roof is steep, making it magnificent. The third entrance is a two-story Chinese-style wooden structure with wooden columns and flower windows, which is simple and elegant. In the courtyard in front of the conference hall, there are two century-old magnolia trees planted, which are lush and full of vitality. The Panoramic Hall of the Town History Museum comprehensively summarizes the historical changes of Nanxun, a famous town in the south of the Yangtze River, in the 747 years since the town was established in the last year of Chunyou of the Southern Song Dynasty (1252). It narrates the changes in Nanxun's geographical location and regional divisions from a historical perspective, and has a gathering of celebrities and literati. In the late Qing Dynasty, Jilihu silk was at its peak when it was sold all over the world, but it suffered heavy losses during the Anti-Japanese War.

Until after liberation, the people of Nanxun, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China and the People's Government, made unremitting efforts to revive the glory of the famous towns in the south of the Yangtze River. Especially after the reform and opening up, the tremendous changes that took place in Nanxun were all-round. , shows people the position of Nanxun, a famous town in the south of the Yangtze River, in its long history, as well as its political and economic development trajectory and profound cultural heritage at multiple levels. It is one of the bases for patriotic education in Nanxun and a window for people to understand Nanxun. Qiushuli Qiushuli is a villa built in 1930 by Liu Chengqian, the owner of Jiaye Hall Library. Liu Chengqian was indifferent to fame and wealth throughout his life and did not seek official advancement. Even in his later years, when his family was in decline, he was calm and contented, so he regarded himself as a "forgiveness-seeking layman". The place where he stored books in Shanghai was called "Qiushu Zhai", and his villa in Nanxun was called "Qiushuli". In 1920, Liu Chengqian built the Jiaye Hall Library. At the same time, in order to meet the needs of library management, Qiushuli was expanded to serve as a place where he and his family returned to Xun for a short stay and where the library management office was located. Qiushuli is a typical building that combines Chinese and Western styles. The entire structure is a combination of gatehouse, corridor, Western gate tower, rolling door, courtyard and independent hall. Qiushuli currently displays a photography exhibition of Liu Xucang’s works. Liu Xucang, formerly known as Liu Chengdong, is a famous modern photography artist in China. He once served as the chairman of the Shanghai Photography Association. He is Liu Chengqian's ninth brother. There is a 32-year age difference between them. One is wearing a long gown and is famous for collecting antiques; the other is wearing a suit and leather shoes and is famous for studying photography. The two brothers each have their own achievements, and they are jokingly called the "Chinese and Western combination" of the Liu family. There is a garden villa at the end of the corridor in Qiushu. The garden is decorated with flowers, trees and Taihu stones. The main building of the villa is a hall that combines Chinese and Western styles. The second floor is the bedroom. When you open the south-facing window, you can not only enjoy the scenery of the garden, but also the Liu family's Xiaolianzhuang and library. There is also a secret attic above that is not discovered. Zhang Shiming's former residence Zhang Shiming's former residence (also known as Yide Hall) is located on Nanxi Street, Nanxun Town. It covers an area of ??4,792 square meters and has 150 buildings of various styles, including Chinese and Western styles. It has a unique style, magnificent structure and exquisite craftsmanship, especially There are many exquisite and vivid wood carvings, brick carvings, stone carvings and glass engravings imported from France. They all have high artistic appreciation, folk architecture and cultural relics value. It is known as the largest mansion in the south of the Yangtze River. It is now a provincial cultural relic protection unit. The north side of the old residence was originally the Gu family's old residence. On the waist door of the main hall, there are plaques written by Wu Changshuo "Shi De Zuo Qiu" and Wu Gan's inscription "Bamboo buds and pine trees flourish". The main features of the building on the north side are elegant decoration, flower windows, porches and simple and lifelike brick and stone carvings. The south side was originally Dong Shuo's old residence, which was later expanded by Zhang. Entering the door is the inner hall (car hall). There are small patios on both sides of the back of the hall, and there are waist doors connected to the rear entrance. The front of the second entrance is the hall, and the back of the hall is the hall (female hall). There is a Yingde stone in the back courtyard that looks like a goshawk, named "Eagle Stone". It is a rare treasure in the south of the Yangtze River. The old residence is divided into front and back. Starting from the third entrance, the light-emitting corridor windows on both sides of the inner hall are wood-carved banana leaves, which are exquisite, clear and lifelike, so it is also called the "Bamboo Hall". The windows on the floor are inlaid with diamond-shaped blue glass carvings. The patterns are flowers and fruits of the four seasons. They are crystal clear and elegant. They were valuable decorations that combined Chinese and Western cultures at that time. There are many foreign architectural styles and building materials in the fourth and fifth entrances. From the fireplace, glass carvings, to Corinthian iron capitals, etc., it reflects the European style of the 18th century. The fourth entrance hall is a luxurious ballroom with dressing rooms and dressing rooms. The floor tiles are imported from France, and the walls and roof are made of red bricks. There are two magnolia grandiflora (Magnolia magnolia) planted in the courtyard in front of the bungalow. They are more than 200 years old and have large and dense leaves.