浙江湖州的南浔镇,作为江南地区的丝绸业市镇及湖丝的贸易中心,在近代以前已历经了数百年的久盛不衰。进入近代以后,南浔镇一方面以传统经济为依托,另一方面以靠近上海等有利因素为条件,市镇经济得到了空前的发展,乃至在光绪年间民间竟流传着:“湖州一个城,勿及南浔半个镇”的 Nanxun Town, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, as a silk trade town and a silk trading center in southern China, has enjoyed centuries-long growth before modern times. After entering the modern times, on the one hand, Nanxun town relies on traditional economy, on the other hand, with favorable conditions such as Shanghai approaching, the economy of the towns and cities has achieved unprecedented development. Even during the Guangxu period, civilians actually circulated: “A city in Huzhou, And Nanxun half a town. ”