I must have encountered the misty Jiangnan in Shaoxing

At Cangqiao Straight Street, with black-canopied boats, horse-head walls, and bluestone bricks, I finally came across the misty Jiangnan depicted in "Brother Xun's" writings. 🚗Transport Tips 📍Address: Cangqiao Straight Street, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing 🚇How to get there: Walk directly from Lu Xun's Former Residence The essence of Cangqiao Straight Street lies in taking a black-canopied boat ride. Each boat costs 120 yuan and can accommodate up to 3 people, though 2 people is ideal. The black-canopied boat routes are divided into the Southern Line and Northern Line. - **Southern Line**: City Square → Baozhu Bridge → Shimen Bridge → Jiuwu Bridge → Qianguan Alley → City Square. - **Northern Line**: There are two routes: 1. City Square → Shaoxing Hotel → Liyu Bridge → Xie Gong Bridge → Yangming’s Former Residence → City Square. 2. City Square → Shaoxing Hotel → Liyu Bridge → Xie Gong Bridge → Lü Mansion → City Square. - **Scenery Differences**: The Southern Line follows the waterways along Cangqiao Straight Street, offering views of the riverbanks, traditional houses, and neighborhoods, capturing the lively charm of Jiangnan's water towns. Along the way, you’ll see ancient bridges and old streets typical of Jiangnan. The Northern Line focuses more on cultural exploration, passing through the West Xiaolu Historical Conservation Area. Here, you’ll witness waterside houses, arched bridges, and cobblestone alleys, with stops at Xie Gong Bridge, Yangming’s Former Residence, and Lü Mansion, immersing you in the weight of history. For scenery, the Southern Line is highly recommended, especially during the blooming season of the chinaberry trees.