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Ten ancient towns in Zhejiang

ezhejiang.gov.cn | Updated: Nov 22, 2016

Nanxun Ancient Town (Huzhou city)

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Nanxun Ancient Town is well-known for its rich cultural heritage and flourishing silk industry, with a history of 760 years. [Photo/Zhejiang Fabu WeChat]

Located 30 kilometers (18.64 miles) east of Huzhou, Zhejiang province, Nanxun Ancient Town is well-known for its rich cultural heritage, boasting a history that dates back 760 years. It was founded in 1252, towards the end of Emperor Chunyou's reign during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279).

As one of the most well-preserved old towns in the region, Nanxun Ancient Town is now among the top six ancient towns located in Southern China.

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