What are the ancient towns in Hangzhou and which ones are more recommended?

Hangzhou has Tangqi Ancient Town, Longmen Ancient Town, Heqiao Ancient Town, Xinshi Ancient Town, Nanxun Ancient Town, Qiantong Ancient Town, Anchang Ancient Town, etc. The recommendations are as follows:

1. Nanxun Ancient Town

Nanxun Ancient Town is a typical representative of Jiangnan ancient towns, but it is different from the Jiangnan towns in everyone’s impression, with small bridges, flowing water, light boats and painted boats. Its special feature lies in its architectural style that combines Chinese and Western styles.

About a hundred years ago, the world-famous Jilihu silk was sold at home and abroad. Huzhou merchants also accepted many foreign cultures and built mansions, gardens, and guild halls that combined Chinese and Western styles. of. The combination of European-style small Western-style buildings and Chinese-style classical gardens makes you feel like you have returned to the Republic of China era instantly.

Liu's Ladder, also known as Chongde Hall, is commonly known as the "Red House". 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, orange cake, etc., which are relatively classic snacks.

2. Qiantong Ancient Town

Qiantong Ancient Town is located in the southwest of Ninghai County. It is also a town with a history of thousands of years. Qiantong Ancient Town is a typical eastern Zhejiang-style ancient town. The village is laid out in the Bagua style with the character "Hui" in nine palaces. In the middle, there are inevitably small bridges connected by flowing water, giving it the atmosphere of a small town in the south of the Yangtze River.

Qiantong Ancient Town is a town with the most ancient Confucian culture that has been preserved in eastern Zhejiang. Historic sites such as Mingjing House, Shangtangwu, and Wufulinmen are all available for tours. Most of the buildings are in the style of the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The beams and doors and windows are all decorated with carvings. The exquisite leaping fish and horse head walls and ridge sculpture wall flowers are very special.

Qiantong Ancient Town is completely different from the traditional Jiangnan water town architectural style. "Every house has carved beams and every household has running water" is its biggest feature. In addition, before going to Qiantong Ancient Town, it is best to go to Lushan to overlook the whole town.

3. Anchang Ancient Town

Anchang Ancient Town is located at the northwest end of Shaoxing City, adjacent to Xiaoshan, Hangzhou. It is a Jiangnan water town with a thousand-year history and one of the four ancient towns in Shaoxing. It was first built in the Northern Song Dynasty, but was later destroyed in the war. The current Anchang Ancient Town was rebuilt during the Ming and Qing Dynasties.

The Sanli Market along the river is a lively place in the town. The Anchang sausage and Renchang soy sauce featured in "A Bite of China" can be found here. Today's Anchang can be said to be like Xitang ten years ago. There is not such a heavy commercial atmosphere. Every street and every store is full of the atmosphere of life.

There are still many scenic spots worth seeing in Anchang Ancient Town, such as Suikang Bank, Stone Sculpture Museum, Shaoxing Master Museum, etc. You only need to buy a combined ticket at the entrance of the scenic spot. But if you just want to go to Anchang to experience the local folk customs, you don’t need to buy a ticket.