Water Ink Family: South Seeking: South Seeking

Author: Xu Xiaohang
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Publish Date: 2004-01-01
Features: The main attractions in Nanxun Town include: Xiaolianzhuang, Jiaye Hall Book Pavilion, Ying Garden, the Three Ancient Stone Bridges, the former residence of Zhang Jingjiang, the former residence of Zhang Shiming, and the Bajianlou. Nanxun, one of the six major water towns in Jiangnan, is the first of 15 historical and cultural towns in Zhejiang Province, with a history of over 700 years. It is under the jurisdiction of Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province. Nanxun boasts rich cultural landscapes. The Jiangnan Garden Records states: "With just one town, it possesses five gardens, all of which are grand structures, a sight rarely seen in Jiangnan." Xiaolianzhuang is the highlight of Nanxun's scenery, originally the family temple and garden of Liu Yong, a Qing Dynasty Grand Secretary. The garden features shimmering lake views, winding paths leading to secluded corners; among the towering pines and cypresses, pavilions, pavilions, and rockeries appear and disappear, creating a tranquil scene that is a masterpiece of Jiangnan gardens. Jiaye Hall Book Pavilion is one of the three major book pavilions in northern Zhejiang, built in 1920. It houses a rich collection of local records, ranking among the top in the country. It is an important historical resource for the demarcation of China's borders, and Premier Zhou Enlai personally ordered its protection. In addition, Ying Garden, the former residence of Zhang Shiming, known as the largest mansion in Jiangnan, and the former residence of Zhang Jingjiang are also highly distinctive. The cluster of residential buildings by the Nanxun River, Bajianlou, and the Three Ancient Stone Bridges are even more ancient in style, fully embodying the charm of Jiangnan's water towns.