A spring view of Nanxun Ancient Town, a renowned 5A national scenic attraction in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo by Tu Xudong for chinadaily.com.cn]

Spring is now very much in the air in Nanxun Ancient Town, Huzhou's only 5A national scenic area, which is the nation's highest rating for scenic spots.

Founded in 1252 during the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279), the town is currently among the top six ancient towns in Jiangnan, a region located in the south of the Yangtze River.     

A spring view of Nanxun Ancient Town, a renowned 5A national scenic attraction in Huzhou, East China's Zhejiang province. [Photo by Tu Xudong for chinadaily.com.cn]