First time in Shaoxing? Just follow this itinerary!

You've got to visit Shaoxing! Read the works of the great writers, visit their hometowns, and experience the Jiangnan they described. If this is your first time in Shaoxing, we recommend following this itinerary. It covers most of the major attractions, and the attractions are close to each other, making it very convenient to get around. ✅One-day whirlwind tour: Former Residence of Wang Xizhi➠Jiming Library➠Former Residence of Wang Yangming➠West Xiaolu Road➠Cangqiao Straight Street➠Xu Wei Art Museum➠Qingteng Study➠Lu Xun Former Residence➠Shen Garden➠Bazi Bridge ✅Two-day leisurely tour: Day 1: Shen Garden➠Lu Xun Former Residence➠Qingteng Study➠Xu Wei Art Museum➠Cangqiao Straight Street Day 2: West Xiaolu Road➠Former Residence of Wang Yangming➠Former Residence of Wang Xizhi➠Bazi Bridge 📍Former Residence of Wang Xizhi 🎫Free The former residence of Wang Xizhi and Cai Yuanpei, where calligraphy elements can be seen everywhere. The scenery is beautiful, and there are many popular photo spots. 📍Jiming Library 🎫Free The same location visited by Liu Shishi. The ink-painting-like white walls and black tiles represent the unique architectural aesthetics of China. 📍Former Residence of Wang Yangming 🎫65 The birthplace and childhood home of Wang Yangming, rebuilt on the original site. It represents the ultimate in oriental aesthetics. 📍West Xiaolu Road Historic District 🎫Free The filming location of the movie *Summer in West Xiaolu Road*. This is an original Jiangnan water town with few tourists. 📍Cangqiao Straight Street 🎫Free There are many local Shaoxing specialties here. It is very lively at night. Entrance No. 3 is more authentic and less crowded. 📍Xu Wei Art Museum/Qingteng Study 🎫Free These two places are next to each other. Qingteng Study is the former residence of Xu Wei, a brilliant painter and calligrapher. The art museum has an exhibition of Xu Wei's works. 📍Lu Xun Former Residence 🎫Free (reservations required) A must-see attraction in Shaoxing, and also the most crowded. Experience the real-life "From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore" beyond the pages of the book. 📍Shen Garden 🎫40 Known as "China's No. 1 Love Garden" because of the poignant love story of Lu You and Tang Wan. 📍Bazi Bridge 🎫Free A very low-key ancient water town neighborhood, surrounded by local residents. Come here if you don't like crowds. 📝Tips: 1. Shaoxing yellow rice wine is very famous and has a long history dating back to the Spring and Autumn and Warring States periods. It is a very suitable gift for elders. Other local specialties include yellow rice wine milk tea, which has a mild alcohol taste and is suitable for those who don't usually drink alcohol. Yellow rice wine popsicles are also delicious. I buy them every time I come here. They are sold everywhere, and the taste is similar everywhere. 2. For accommodation, it is more convenient to stay near the Former Residence of Wang Xizhi or the Lu Xun Former Residence. 3. These attractions are not far apart. It is recommended to travel on foot 🚶 + shared e-bikes/bicycles + public transportation.