The central bank didn’t lie to me, this is a beautiful and tempting ancient town that you must visit in your lifetime!

👍🏻Recommendation reason: Families, you must come to the super treasured Anchang Ancient Town in Keqiao, Shaoxing🥳! It is really low-key, yet full of the charm of the Jiangnan water town. There are small bridges and flowing water, as well as blue bricks, black tiles and black-sailed boats. It is exactly like the Jiangnan in your dreams, and it can directly satisfy all your fantasies about the Jiangnan water town. Come here during Chinese New Year, the strong flavor of the New Year and the atmosphere of fireworks 🎆, the atmosphere is full. Moreover, when night falls and the lights come on, the night view of the ancient town is even more unique. There is a new scene at every step, and any casual photo will turn out great! 🗺Attractions introduction: Anchang Ancient Town has a typical Jiangnan water town style, with crisscrossing rivers and ancient bridges spanning them. There are many special attractions in the town, such as the Stone Sculpture Museum, which displays various exquisite stone sculptures, where you can feel the charm of traditional craftsmanship; Suikang Money House, with a retro architectural style, as if you can see the financial transactions of the past; the City God Temple, with a long history, carries the belief culture of the ancient town; there are also the former site of the Bank of China and the Anchang Folk Customs Museum, where you can learn about the past of the ancient town; the Master's House, which displays the unique master's culture. 🚗 Transportation to attractions: If you drive from Hangzhou, it will take about 40 minutes to get there🚗. If you take the high-speed rail, you can first go to Shaoxing North Station, and then take a taxi to the ancient town in about 20 minutes. If you take the subway, take Shaoxing Line 1 to Yuezhou Avenue Station, and then take a taxi for 15 minutes to arrive. If you drive by yourself, navigate to "Anchang Ancient Town Parking Lot", the parking fee is capped at 20 yuan🅿️. 🗺Travel route: Starting from the tourist center, the first stop is Qingfeng First Corridor to experience the ancient atmosphere, and then to Anchang Ancient Theater 🎭, where you may even encounter wonderful performances. Then go to the City God Temple to learn about the beliefs of the ancient town. Walk across Ying'an Bridge to explore the Suikang Money House, then pass Ankang Bridge and Si Bridge to the Stone Sculpture Museum to admire the exquisite stone carvings. Then visit the Shiye Pavilion, Anchang Folk Customs Museum, then go to Ankang Temple, then go to the former site of the Bank of China, and finally to Renchang Soy Sauce Factory. This is a circular route, and you can visit all the highlights of the ancient town without going back! 🍱Food recommendations: When you come to Anchang Ancient Town, you must try the special food here! The Shiye wontons have thin skin and fresh fillings, which are very satisfying after one bite; the Xiaodian Wang wine-fermented steamed buns have a faint wine aroma and a soft texture; the osmanthus wine-fermented steamed buns are sweet and refreshing; the Anchang printed cakes are exquisitely shaped and sweet in taste; there is also Shaoxing stinky tofu, which is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside; the Anchang sausages and pickled duck are salty and tasty; the pulled white sugar is fragrant and sweet, full of the taste of childhood; the soy sauce popsicles have a unique taste, you must try them; the dried bamboo shoots and chopped green onion steamed buns have a fusion of the green onion and bamboo shoot aromas, and the fragrance is intoxicating. 💰Cost related: Free admission tickets! The combined ticket for small attractions is 50 yuan per person, which includes the Stone Sculpture Museum, Suikang Money House, City God Temple, the former site of the Bank of China, Anchang Folk Customs Museum, and the Shiye Museum. The rowing boat costs 65 yuan/boat, limited to 3 people, and the operating hours are 8:00-16:00. It goes from Chenghuangdian Pier to Shiyeguan Pier, and the whole journey takes about 20 minutes🛶. 📌Other tips: The opening hours are 8:00-16:30, and the recommended visit time is half a day⏰. Recommended check-in spots include Anchang Ancient Theater, Water Village Market, Ankang Bridge, and Renchang Soy Sauce Factory, which are great for taking photos. If you want to take a boat tour, remember to go within the specified time.