Nanxun

Author: Ruan Yisan
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Publish Date: 2003-12-01
Features: Nanxun, belonging to Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is located on the southern shore of Taihu Lake and is not immediately adjacent to southern Jiangsu. Nanxun has been known as the "Mighty Town of Jiangsu and Zhejiang" since ancient times. During the Southern Song Dynasty, it was already renowned for its wealth in agriculture and silk production, surpassing other parts of Zhejiang to the right. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, it flourished even more, becoming a major hub for the production and sale of silk in modern China's heavy industry. It gave rise to the largest group of silk merchants in modern Chinese history, exerting a profound influence on the social and economic development of the Jiangnan region and even the entire country. A city canal runs through the town, with ancient arched bridges, neatly arranged embankments, willow trees swaying in the wind, reflections of the river on the water, and small streets along the river, as well as water-side residences. This book primarily explores getting close to Nanxun, tracing its ancient history, Nanxun's lake silk, Jili silk, Nanxun's "Four Symbols, Eight Oxen, and Seventy-Two Golden Dogs," the grand houses and Yi, Zhang Jingjiang and Zun, the Jiaye Library, the Feng Baitianlou in the water town, the rejuvenation of Nanxun's old streets, the garden masterpiece Xiaolianzhuang, the exquisite Yingyuan, Nanxun's Rain Listening, Lotus Pond Rain Listening, and the future of the ancient town. Nanxun, belonging to Huzhou City, Zhejiang Province, is located on the southern shore of Taihu Lake and is not immediately adjacent to southern Jiangsu. Nanxun has been known as the "Mighty Town of Jiangsu and Zhejiang" since ancient times. During the Southern Song Dynasty, it was already renowned for its wealth in agriculture and silk production, surpassing other parts of Zhejiang to the right. In the Ming and Qing dynasties, it flourished even more, becoming a major hub for the production and sale of silk in modern China's heavy industry. It gave rise to the largest group of silk merchants in modern Chinese history, exerting a profound influence on the social and economic development of the Jiangnan region and even the entire country.