南浔古镇

Nanxun’s waterways and old bridges introduce the town, while waterside residences, gardens and book-collecting traditions add depth to a walk. The town is closely connected to Jiangnan’s silk industry and merchant history, with traces of interwoven Chinese and Western architecture. If time is limited, choose a waterside walk and look closely at one or two open buildings. To include Baijianlou, Xiaolianzhuang and other areas, allow a fuller half-day.