Misty Jiangnan, Scorching Shaoxing

Keyan Scenic Area, Shaoxing This lesser-known attraction is conveniently close to both Hangzhou and Lu Xun's Former Residence. Here lies the scenery depicted by Lu Xun: ✨Small bridges over flowing water, with black-canopied boats shuttling through the town 🚣 ✨Blue-brick houses with tiled roofs, connected by pavilions and corridors 🌟🚗Transportation: 🧭Navigation: Keyan Scenic Area 🚙Self-drive: Keyan Scenic Area 🚄High-speed rail: Take taxi from Shaoxing North Station or Metro: Shaoxing Line 1 ✨Opening hours: Peak season (Apr-Oct) 8:00-17:00; Off-season (Nov-Mar) 8:30-16:30. 🌟Ticket: Combo ticket ~¥130 (includes Keyan, Jianhu Lake, Luzhen Town). Advance online booking recommended. ✨Recommended route: Keyan Stone Buddha → Cloud Bone Rock → Jianhu Lake (by painted boat/black-canopied boat) → Luzhen Town (folk opera) ✨Luzhen Town The Shaoxing hometown described by Lu Xun - a misty Jiangnan water town with small bridges, black-canopied boats, and opera stages. Experience Luzhen folk opera (availability varies 😏). If time allows, enjoy the enchanting night lights. ✨Jianhu Lake From Luzhen Grand Theater Pier to Wine Island Pier, walk along the ancient towpath (one of Shaoxing's three major towpaths) - a stone pathway over water. Stroll between lakes, capturing Jiangnan's gentle beauty. The interconnected islands with frequent pavilions showcase Shaoxing's water, bridge, and wine culture. Try black-canopied boat rides for slow water-town living. ✨Keyan Area Centuries of quarrying created spectacular stone cliffs and carvings. By Qing Dynasty, the "Eight Keyan Scenes" perfectly blended nature and culture - truly unique wonders worth visiting. Route: Hundred Boats Pier → Black-canopied Boat Culture Square → Folk Opera Stage → Seven Star Rocks → Puzhao Temple → Heavenly Craftsman Buddha → Exit. Features unique Jiangnan gardens, occasional opera performances, and the Heavenly Craftsman Buddha (one of Zhejiang's four great stone Buddhas) - great photo spots. ✨Warning: Avoid June-July due to extreme heat 🥵 and sun exposure. No railings by the lake - be cautious.