Identity summary
2 to 5 days
Spring · Summer · Autumn · Winter
Recommended car
City · Heritage · River · Countryside
Good accessibility
Sweet rhythm
General presentation
Wuzhen et Nanxun
Two canal villages show different faces of the delta: night-time staging in Wuzhen, trading houses in Nanxun.
The discovery of Wuzhen and Nanxun is centred around Wuzhen, Nanxun and Zhang Shiming's former residence. The stay thus alternates between urban life, heritage, riverscapes and the countryside, giving a concrete picture of the destination beyond its only best known site.
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For a stay of 2 to 5 days, a quiet rhythm works well. Also to be anticipated: variable influx depending on the season. A car is usually the easiest way to connect different sectors. The main sites are generally easy to access.
Strengths and constraints
Strengths
- Wuzhen
- Nanxun
- Ancienne résidence de Zhang Shiming
Before you choose
- Variable frequency depending on season
- Parking to anticipate in the center
Places worth visiting
A selection to start dreaming and organizing the stay — not an exhaustive list of everything there is to see.
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Wuzhen
Wuzhen preserved canals, bridges and wooden houses in a largely restored and organized complex. To spend a night allows to see the village after the departure of part of the excursionists.
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Nanxun
Nanxun It is enriched by silk and preserves libraries, gardens and large houses. Its plan remains more open and inhabited than that of many nearby water towns. The beginning of the day usually offers more calm.
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Ancienne résidence de Zhang Shiming
The residence blends Chinese courses, stained glass and western decorations of the end of Qing. The interior details reveal the international opening of silk merchants. The beginning of the day usually offers more calm.
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