Zhejiang's "Xunge'er Disneyland" is really fun, everyone who comes loves it!

In Zhejiang, there is a very special city, a top-tier Jiangnan water town with beautiful scenery, delicious flavors, and a famous figure—one of China's greatest literary masters, Mr. Lu Xun, affectionately nicknamed "Xunge'er" by tourists! When exploring the city, you can often have a chance encounter with "Xunge'er," making it a "Xunge'er Disneyland." When you have free time, Uncle Shuai suggests everyone visit "Xunge'er Disneyland," which is simply Shaoxing City in Zhejiang! Shaoxing is a true Jiangnan city, historically known as Kuaiji. It was established as the ancient capital of the Yue Kingdom in 490 BC, with over 2,500 years of city history. During the Southern Song Dynasty, Emperor Gaozong Zhao Gou named it Shaoxing, meaning "to continue the great legacy and prosper for a hundred years." Today, it boasts attractions like Lanting, Yuling, Lu Xun’s Former Residence, Shenyuan Garden, Keyan Scenic Area, Cai Yuanpei’s Former Residence, Zhou Enlai’s Ancestral Home, Qiu Jin’s Former Residence, Ma Yinchu’s Former Residence, Wang Xizhi’s Former Residence, and He Zhizhang’s Former Residence. It is a city that combines water towns, bridge towns, wine towns, calligraphy towns, and hometowns of famous scholars, making it a popular tourist destination! In autumn, Shaoxing is even more "talented and artistic" and "nationally beautiful and fragrant." You can take a three-day trip here, and everyone who comes will love it! Day 01: Kuaiji Mountain Doushuaitian Scenic Area [100 RMB, includes Longhua Temple, Doushuaitian Palace, and round-trip scenic shuttle] — Keyan Scenic Area [90 RMB, includes Keyan, Jianhu, and Luzhen] — Huangjiu (Yellow Wine) Town [Free] Day 02: Lanting Scenic Area [70 RMB] — East Lake [50 RMB] — Baziqiao Bridge [Free] Day 03: Lu Xun’s Former Residence — Shenyuan Garden [Day ticket 40 RMB, night ticket 98 RMB] — Calligraphy Sage’s Former Residence [Free] — Fushan Park [Free] — Cangqiao Straight Street [Free] Among these, Kuaiji Mountain Doushuaitian Scenic Area is Shaoxing’s Doushuaitian Palace, a Buddhist holy site built with huge investment. It authentically blends the architectural style of the prosperous Tang Dynasty with Maitreya Pure Land culture, featuring highlights like "Longhua Temple," "Fragrant Water Doushuai," and "Doushuaitian Palace." The whole visit takes about 4 hours and is full of amazement! Keyan Scenic Area is a thousand-year-old stone scenic spot that combines natural wonders, historical culture, and Jiangnan water town charm. You can immerse yourself in Shaoxing’s allure, with magnificent cliff inscriptions, serene winding lake islets, and ancient towns with white walls, black tiles, and black-awning boats, fulfilling everyone’s dream of ancient Jiangnan! Huangjiu Town is a low-key and luxurious ancient town and the birthplace of Shaoxing yellow wine, with a history of over 1,600 years. It preserves many traditional Jiangnan residences and quaint buildings. Walking here, the stone-paved roads wind, old houses are scattered, and small bridges and flowing water create a perfect setting for a leisurely stroll. As you wander, time slowly settles with the aroma of yellow wine, letting you appreciate the tranquil charm of a Jiangnan ancient town. Lanting Scenic Area is famous for the millennium-old masterpiece "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion," well-known to many as the holy land of Chinese calligraphy. In the ninth year of the Yonghe era of the Eastern Jin Dynasty (353 AD), the calligraphy sage Wang Xizhi invited 41 literati to hold a floating cup poetry gathering at "Lanting in Kuaiji Shanyin," where he wrote the "world’s best running script," the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion." Lanting has since become a calligraphy holy site and is now a picturesque spot perfect for photos! East Lake features ink-wash Jiangnan scenery and was the filming location for the 1986 TV series "Journey to the West: Kingdom of Women." Immersed here, the lake reflects stone cliffs, mountains, and green trees, like an enlarged landscape bonsai. Riding a black-awning boat slowly through the cliffs, you look up to see towering ink-like steep walls, truly moved by nature’s grandeur. If you have more time, you can take a black-awning boat ride on either the A or B route. Baziqiao Bridge, built during the Southern Song Dynasty’s Jiatai period, is over 800 years old. Looking at Baziqiao, you’ll see it connects three streets and crosses three rivers with a clever layout. It is the first bridge of the East Zhejiang Canal and one of the earliest urban "interchange bridges" in China and the world. Nearby, typical Shaoxing white-walled, black-tiled residences are neatly arranged along the riverbanks, full of Jiangnan’s lively atmosphere! Lu Xun’s Former Residence: Zhejiang has many famous people, and Lu Xun is one of the best known. Visiting Lu Xun’s Former Residence lets you experience the Jiangnan charm depicted by this literary master. You can "read the master’s books and walk the master’s path!" Highlights include "Lu Xun’s Ancestral Home," "Lu Xun Memorial Hall," "Sanwei Study," "Lu Xun’s Former Residence," and "Baicao Garden." It’s open until 9 PM, very convenient! Shenyuan Garden, with 800 years of history, is famous for the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan, and the endless regrets from their separation. In Shenyuan, every pavilion, every tree, and every blade of grass is filled with history! Night tours are especially stunning, featuring Yue opera performances and the Phoenix Hairpin, vividly portraying the forced separation and reunion of Lu You and Tang Wan, and the writing of the Phoenix Hairpin. Calligraphy Sage’s Former Residence was the home of "Calligraphy Sage" Wang Xizhi during his youth as Kuaiji’s regional governor and Right Army General. It is also the hometown of "academic leader" Cai Yuanpei and a learning sanctuary for famous scholars like Liu Zongzhou and Huang Zongxi. It features many attractions such as the "Wang Xizhi Exhibition Hall," "Jishan Academy," "Jiezhu Temple," "Cai Yuanpei’s Former Residence," "Tishan Bridge," and "Tanhua Terrace Gate," showcasing the true prosperity of a Jiangnan water town. Fushan Park, known as "a Fushan city, half the history of Yue city," is a secret spot in Shaoxing with a quiet environment, fresh air, and many historical sites. Every photo is a masterpiece, with ancient relics like "Feiyi Building," "Yue King Hall," "Yue King Terrace," and "Penglai Pavilion." You can slowly explore its thousand-year history. Cangqiao Straight Street is an ancient and charming street area. Its charm lies not only in being a tourist spot but also a snapshot of daily life in Shaoxing. There is no excessive commercial noise here, only waterside homes, black-awning boat shadows, and the pervasive aroma of yellow wine. You can find famous restaurants like "Kong Yiji Tavern" and "Treasure Hunt Shaoxing Cuisine" to try local Shaoxing dishes! Uncle Shuai believes many people who take this three-day trip will be captivated by Shaoxing’s profound heritage, plus the ubiquitous "Xunge'er," full of Jiangnan fun, with places like Sanwei Study, Xianheng Hotel, Lanting Scenic Area, and Doushuaitian Palace well known to many. Talking with fellow travelers, everyone agrees Shaoxing is a "true Jiangnan" and well worth a visit. Here, stone walls and stone-paved roads form the town’s alleys, people walk in the alleys, and black-awning boats shuttle through the rivers—truly the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan! For food lovers, try Shaoxing stinky tofu, creamy little buns, yellow wine popsicles, yellow wine milk tea, Ciwu handmade noodles, salty tofu pudding, egg baked dumplings, mianbobo (steamed buns), black jar bean cakes, scallion oil kidney, oil-fried shrimp, shredded eel, and more delicious dishes. Foodies, don’t miss out! Transportation Train: You can take the train to "Shaoxing North Station" or "Shaoxing Station." Bus: Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 or Line 2 to major attractions. Practical Information for Shaoxing, Zhejiang: Located in Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. Within Shaoxing, you can use metro and bus; outside Shaoxing, self-driving is recommended! So, what do you think? Are you interested in Zhejiang Shaoxing? Feel free to leave comments and discuss!