Banshoku Time | Super Photogenic Spots in Shaoxing Chaiting

### **Shaoxing Travel Guide | The Poetic Slow Life of a Jiangnan Water Town** **📍 Highlights** 1. **Lu Xun’s Hometown** – Step into the Hundred Herb Garden and Sanwei Study from your textbooks and experience the childhood of this literary giant. 2. **Shen Garden** – A Song Dynasty garden + the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan, with nighttime Yue Opera performances of "The Phoenix Hairpin." 3. **Cangqiao Straight Street** – Cobblestone paths, black-canopied boats, and huangjiu (yellow wine) popsicles—this street is packed with old Shaoxing charm. 4. **East Lake** – Ride a black-canopied boat through cliffs and feel like you’ve stepped into a traditional Chinese landscape painting. 5. **Anchang Ancient Town** – An authentic Jiangnan water town, with streets lined with sausages and soy-sauce ducks, brimming with local life. **🗓️ Itinerary (2 Days & 1 Night)** **Day 1: Cultural Journey** - Morning: Lu Xun’s Hometown → Sanwei Study → Hundred Herb Garden - Noon: Try stinky tofu and huangjiu milk tea on Cangqiao Straight Street - Afternoon: Shen Garden (visit Lu You Memorial Hall) → Calligrapher Wang Xizhi’s Former Residence - Evening: Night tour of Shen Garden (enjoy Yue Opera) **Day 2: Nature + Ancient Town** - Morning: East Lake (black-canopied boat ride) - Afternoon: Anchang Ancient Town (explore the old streets and savor local cured meats) **📸 Photo Spots** ✅ **Lu Xun’s Hometown**: The wooden gate of Hundred Herb Garden, the desk at Sanwei Study ✅ **Shen Garden**: Song Dynasty pavilions, the love poetry wall ✅ **East Lake**: Black-canopied boats passing through cliffside water caves (epic wuxia vibes!) ✅ **Anchang Ancient Town**: Small bridges over flowing water + streets hung with cured meats (full of rustic charm) **💡 Travel Tips** 1. **Transport**: Shaoxing’s attractions are close together; taxis/buses are convenient. For Anchang, take a taxi (about ¥30). 2. **Food**: Must-tries include huangjiu popsicles, stinky tofu, braised pork with preserved vegetables, and soy-sauce duck. 3. **Tickets**: Lu Xun’s Hometown is free; Shen Garden costs ¥40 (day) or ¥80 (night, includes Yue Opera). 4. **Outfit Tip**: Wear a qipao or Hanfu—it pairs perfectly with the ancient town! **🎋 Shaoxing, a poetic town perfumed with huangjiu—come savor the slow life of Jiangnan!**