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[Shaoxing, a Small Southern City that Time Has Treated Gently]

🍃 Shaoxing is a city with a poetic name. Just mentioning it brings to mind the rich aroma of yellow rice wine and the sound of black awning boats gliding across the water. This is the hometown of Lu Xun, the Jiangnan of Lu You's poems, and the dream water town in the hearts of countless people. 🏮 **Lu Xun's Hometown**: Step into Baicao Garden and Sanwei Study, and it's as if you've traveled back to a time full of childhood fun. Every brick and tile tells the story of Mr. Lu Xun, making you marvel at the passage of time. 🚤 **East Lake**: Take a black awning boat and slowly glide across the rippling lake, with weeping willows on both sides gently swaying as if waving to you. The lake and mountains are all in view, as if you're in an ink painting. 🍶 **Shaoxing Yellow Rice Wine**: How can you visit Shaoxing without trying its famous yellow rice wine? The rich aroma, sweet taste, and long aftertaste are unforgettable. Whether you warm a pot of yellow rice wine or try a bowl of yellow rice wine milk tea, you'll experience the unique charm of Shaoxing. 🏯 **Anchang Ancient Town**: Stroll through the alleys paved with bluestone slabs, flanked by ancient buildings, as if time has stopped here. The town's lively atmosphere gives you a sense of real life. 📸 **Photo Spots**: - Baicao Garden in Lu Xun's Hometown is lush and green, as if you've stepped into Lu Xun's childhood. - The black awning boats on East Lake offer stunning views of the lake and mountains, perfect for photos. - The alleys of Anchang Ancient Town are full of Jiangnan water town charm. 🎈 **Tips**: - Spring and fall are the best times to visit Shaoxing, with pleasant weather and beautiful scenery. - Yellow rice wine is delicious, but don't overindulge! - Be sure to book your black awning boat experience in advance to avoid long lines. Shaoxing is a place that will leave you longing to return. Its rich history and natural beauty are worth savoring. Come to Shaoxing and experience the unique charm of this southern city! 💖
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