[2025 Shaoxing Attraction] Travel Guide for Cangqiao Zhijie (Updated Jun)

Sisters! Found a hidden gem for family trips in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area! Lu Xun's hometown study tour + East Lake boating + ancient town duck delicacies. Two days and one night for only CNY200 per person 📚 (Guide included) 🚗 Transportation Tips ✅ 1-hour drive from Hangzhou! Also convenient by high-speed rail to Shaoxing North Station ✅ City attractions are centrally located, accessible by shared e-bikes or on foot ✅ Highly recommended: Take subway Line 1 with kids! Direct access to Lu Xun's Hometown Station 👨👩👧 Must-try Family Route DAY1️⃣: ⏰ 9:00 Take photos at Angsang Lake's ancient towpath 📸 (Share canal stories with kids) ⏰ 11:00 Find Runtu's bronze statue at Lu Xun's hometown ⚡️ Sanwei Study House stamp experience ⏰ 14:00 Try stinky tofu + yellow wine popsicles at Cangqiao Street 🍦 Collect stamps for postcards ⏰ 17:00 Feed squirrels at Fushan Park 🐿️ Watch sunset over the city from Feiyi Tower ⏰ 19:00 Night tour at Calligraphy Sage's hometown! Find calligraphy on walls with lanterns ✨ DAY2️⃣: ⏰ 8:30 Ride a black awning boat through fairy caves at East Lake 💦 Let kids experience being a captain ⏰ 11:00 Try the Meandering Stream activity at Lanting! Write your name with a brush ✍️ ⏰ 14:00 Make marinated duck at Anchang Ancient Town 🦆 Enjoy wine-soaked buns on a boat ⏰ 17:00 Pack 10 marinated ducks before leaving (convenient vacuum packaging) 💰 Expenses (2 adults, 1 child) Tickets: East Lake + Lanting combo CNY120×2=240 Transportation: E-bike CNY15 + boat CNY90=105 Accommodation: Guesthouse near Lu Xun's hometown CNY300 Food: CNY300 (5 marinated ducks per person!) Average per person for two days ≈ CNY350 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Stay near Lu Xun's hometown! Xianheng Hotel's family room includes Kong Yiji-themed gifts, 5-min walk to Baicao Garden ‼️ Pro Tips ✅ Dress kids in hanfu! Perfect for photos at Calligraphy Sage's hometown ✅ Bring mosquito patches! Fierce mosquitoes at Fushan Park ✅ Book Lanting calligraphy experience 1 day ahead ✅ Bargain Anchang marinated duck to CNY35/each When your child holds up the "early" character at Sanwei Study House and shouts: "Mom, this is Lu Xun's desk!" Who gets it! Textbook scenes come alive 😭 🍴 Food Guide ✔️ Must-try at Xianheng Hotel: Fennel beans + Three Delicacies of Shaoxing ✔️ Crispy outside, tender inside stinky tofu at 76 Cangqiao Street ✔️ Must-try unique soy sauce ice cream at Wang's Shop in Anchang Ancient Town 📸 Hidden Activities 1️⃣ Capture water reflections on West Lane 🏮 Find Wang Yangming's former residence 2️⃣ Try movable-type printing at Jiemin Library 3️⃣ Take parent-child silhouette photos at calligraphy walls in Calligraphy Sage's hometown Let's go this weekend! Study during the day, boat at night, and most attractions are free!

|||。Indulge in Shaoxing, that unknown tenderness of Jiangnan～|||Shaoxing, a water town in Jiangnan that captivates the soul, its charm is more restrained and profound than Suzhou and Hangzhou. The longing after parting is like aged wine, becoming more mellow over time. Strolling through it, the ancient simplicity and elegance are revealed between the blue bricks and black tiles. The whispers of history echo in the old streets and alleys. The boat gently sways, the water remains calm, and a series of cold yet gentle Jiangnan paintings slowly unfold before your eyes. Dreaming back to the era of Lu Xun: From the childhood fun of Baicao Garden to the tranquility of Sanwei Study, I seem to travel back to the scenes described by the master, feeling the Jiangnan sentiment of spring. Walking on the mottled stone road, holding a handful of fennel beans, sipping a bit of Shaoxing old wine, the leisure and romance of the city slowly flow between the lips and teeth. 📅Shaoxing Deep Tour·2 Days 1 Night Selected Route: Day 1: Explore the ancient charm journey —— The tranquility of Cangqiao Straight Street, the cultural imprint of Lu Xun's hometown, the gentleness of Shen Garden, the simplicity of Bazi Bridge, and the scholarly fragrance of the hometown of the Book Sage. Day 2: The perfect blend of nature and ancient towns —— The magnificence of East Lake, the tranquility of Angsang Lake, and the lively atmosphere of Anchang Ancient Town, bringing a perfect end to the journey. 🌈Five Must-Visit Secret Places in Shaoxing: Lu Xun's Hometown: Follow in the footsteps of the literary giant, exploring his childhood paradise and the hall of knowledge. East Lake: A filming location for Journey to the West, where cliffs and black awning boats together paint a poetic picture of Jiangnan. Hometown of the Book Sage: The hometown of Wang Xizhi and Cai Yuanpei, every inch of land is soaked with cultural fragrance. Anchang Ancient Town: A free-entry ancient town with the aroma of cured meat and a strong sense of life, adding a touch of reality and warmth compared to Wuzhen. Cangqiao Straight Street: A microcosm of water town style, with blue stone roads and black awning boats, where the smoke of life and poetry coexist. 🏨Accommodation Recommendation: Around Lu Xun's Hometown, convenient access to various attractions, enjoying the convenience and comfort of Shaoxing. 🚗Travel Tips: For the remote Angsang Lake and Anchang Ancient Town, it is recommended to use Hello Hitch, which is economical and environmentally friendly. If you are worried about motion sickness, you can choose the oil car service for a worry-free journey. Special reminder, use the cancellation protection service to add a sense of security to your trip.

Everyone can choose a weekend to travel to Shaoxing, 2 days and 1 night is enough~ My itinerary is not tiring, and it's budget-friendly, sharing it here for everyone's reference - DAY 1️⃣: Xishang Photo Shoot - East Lake - Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown DAY 2️⃣: Lu Xun's Hometown - Cangqiao Straight Street - Yellow Wine Ancient Town - 🌟Xishang Ticket: 0💰. Actually, I chose to go to Shaoxing just to take photos in Xishang. If you want to take good pictures, you can come here, but if you're just looking to enjoy the scenery, there's no need, you might be disappointed. Bamboo raft photo shoot costs 150💰 for about 1h. Xishang is far from the city center, it's convenient to take a taxi or drive yourself, just search for 'Xishang Renjia' to reach the shooting location. I took a rideshare from Shaoxing North to Xishang for 50r. 🌟East Lake Ticket: Scenic area 50r, Black-awning boat 35r Route: The black-awning boat has Line A and Line B, almost the same route, just one is round-trip, the other is one-way. If the queue is too long, you can skip the boat! Just walk to the middle of the scenic area and take pictures at the Fairy Peach Cave, it's worth it. 🌟Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown and Cangqiao Straight Street Ticket: 0💰, you can choose one of these two attractions, the scenery and food inside are almost the same, if you want to take photos, you can go to the Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown, where you can find Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. 🌟 Lu Xun's Hometown Ticket: 0💰 Remember to book online in advance if you go during holidays or summer vacation, otherwise, you won't be able to get in. I regret that I didn't manage to book even 2 days in advance, so I just wandered around the entrance. 🌟Yellow Wine Ancient Town Ticket: 0💰, directly accessible by Metro Line 1 A town overlooked by Shaoxing locals, it's great for an evening visit! There's no need to come during the day, but at night there are many performances, and this town is not commercialized, really comfortable and relaxing, away from the hustle and bustle of the city center. - 🌟Accommodation: I chose a place near the city square, convenient for traveling to various attractions by subway. 🌟Food: You can try stinky tofu, yellow wine popsicles (don't buy if over 5r! I was ripped off in the scenic area and bought one for 10r), yellow wine milk tea; smoked meats and cream small bread are optional. Also, the local delicacy 'Shao San Xian' was a rip-off for me, I ate near the scenic spot, 68r and not authentic, very sad. - If anyone has any questions, feel free to leave a message. I will patiently answer what I know, hoping to save everyone some trouble. ✌️

Hangzhou subway is directly accessible!!! Shaoxing is a very suitable place for literary and artistic youth. The small bridges, flowing water, and homes here, the harmonious coexistence of people and the natural environment here, are always telling the tranquility and elegance of this city, and it has also been naturally endowed with the attributes of play. When walking in the slanting sun and grass trees of the ancient city, ordinary lanes and alleys, you can see, learn, and realize, unknowingly, peeping into the "ideal country" of the soul. If you want to go to the south of the Yangtze River, compared to Suzhou and Hangzhou, the awning boats, stone roads, narrow alleys, small bridges and flowing water... This treasure town has all the poetic and picturesque of the southern water town, but it is not as commercialized as Suzhou and Hangzhou and there are so many tourists, but there is more comfort and tranquility. Even if it's just a simple one or two days of Citywalk, it's enough to play around the whole city of Shaoxing! The ink pool, ancient bridge, grandfather's old bookstore, and ubiquitous wall calligraphy and painting in the hometown of the sage of books, strolling among them, full of poetic and picturesque and bookishness! In Lu Xun's hometown, you can go to the same "From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore" in the Chinese textbook, take a look at where Mr. Lu Xun lived when he was a child, and you can also sit in a awning boat and feel the charm of the southern water town here. Walking in Cangqiao Straight Street, take a look at the old houses along the river, look at the beautiful scenery of the water town on Baozhu Bridge, and daze in the teahouse, it's simply too comfortable! There is a heart-shaped big tree in the historical block of West Xiaolu, which is the location of the movie "Summer of West Xiaolu", it is very quiet on weekdays, and there are also many art students to sketch. The eight-character old ancient bridge from the Song Dynasty to the present, both sides are towering camphor trees shaded by green trees, and there are some comfortable small shops scattered, coming and going here, there is really no lack of fireworks.

Old streets and alleys, blue bricks and gray tiles, awning arch bridge This is the hometown that Mr. Wang always dreamed of - Shaoxing It is also the Jiangnan water town I arrived in in my dream Shaoxing knows what I want, and I dream of Jiangnan Among so many small towns in the south of the Yangtze River What I love💓Shaoxing’s leisurely atmosphere is elegant, simple and tranquil ⭕️This time we have arranged a new method that is different from the past🙋. If you are in need, hurry up and collect it~ ✅Cost: 100💲 1. Transportation: Hangzhou-Shaoxing subway 🚇about 30r, the main city of Shaoxing is basically within walking distance, the hometown of the calligrapher - Keqiao bus 🚃2=32r 2. Eat: stinky tofu 10+ rice wine milk tea 20+ rice wine popsicle 5+ cream pancake 4+ lunch 25=64r 3. Attractions: All attractions are free with no tickets. The price/performance ratio is great! ✅Route planning: Lu Xun’s hometown➡️Cangqiao Straight Street➡️Jiemin Library➡️Calligraphy Saint’s hometown➡️Keqiao Ancient Town ✅Attraction check-in: 1⃣️Lu Xun’s hometown: It is the place where Lu Xun was born and lived in his youth. You can see Baicao Garden🌼, Sanwei Bookstore📖 and Wu Peng Chuan! (Reservation in advance, 08:30-20:30 in winter). 2⃣️Cangqiao Zhi Street: An old street that you must visit when you come to Shaoxing. Recommended food: Old Shaoxing stinky tofu, rice wine milk tea🧋, cream pancake, etc. 3⃣️Jiemin Library: A library built in memory of Mr. Cai Yuanpei. Every part of the library is full of oriental aesthetics🏯. The new Chinese-style architecture is very photogenic. (Reservation in advance, closed on Mondays) 4⃣️Hometown of Calligraphy Saints: The hometown of Shaoxing celebrities 👏"Sage of Calligraphy" Wang Xizhi and "Academic Master" Cai Yuanpei. Calligraphy Wall, Mochi and Grandpa Bookstore📖 are all very easy to visit. 5⃣️Keqiao Ancient Town: One of the four major ancient towns in Shaoxing, including Chuanbutou, One River and Two Streets, Qilou Commercial Street⛩️, and Three Bridges and Four Waters. Every picture is super beautiful. It’s so comfortable to sit by the river and make tea by the stove🥜🌰 Well, if you come here in the evening, you can wait for the sunset.

Shaoxing is absolutely amazing👍 Just returned from a trip to Shaoxing, listen to my real feelings! Yes, I who studied in Shaoxing for 4 years, went to Shaoxing again for a trip For those who are going to travel to Shaoxing, hurry up and stay with this Shaoxing travel guide🐎 ✈️About transportation High-speed rail station: Shaoxing North Station Bus: Fast 70 route| Dayu (double-decker)| BRT-1 line ✨Recommended attractions 1️⃣Lu Xun's hometown (remember to make an appointment in advance on weekends and holidays) Recommended: Wang Lao Han's stinky tofu, the taste is great, often lined up 💣Avoid: Don't take a boat, the river is very narrow, the experience is super bad. Cream Xiaopanbao eats, don't buy 2️⃣Cangqiao Straight Street: It is very close to Lu Xun's hometown, slightly commercialized, but it is hin good to visit! Datong School is nearby, you can go and visit it, the historical atmosphere is super strong 🔆Recommended: You can check in orange cake, it's icy and cool, it won't be greasy at all. Wang Shimu's face is vigorous, hidden in the old building 💣Avoid: Yellow wine popsicles, average 3️⃣Shengzhou Moon Lake Art Bay Dopamine color series of fairy tale town🎡, a super large dream topic as soon as you enter~ It's really very photogenic.! The entire park has 10+ amusement facilities Super large Lawn, you can be a conspicuous bag on it. The key Is to eat all-you-can-eat barbecue and western restaurant, super high cost performance, eat and play, don't be too comfortable. 4️⃣Shengzhou Yue Opera Town You can listen to Yue Opera in the Drum Tower, there are subtitles haha, it doesn't matter if you don't understand. There are npcs scattered around the park, you can check in and interact~ The twelve flower god parade is really beautiful❗️❗️

Shaoxing. The Cangqiao Straight Street area is composed of rivers, residences, and neighborhoods. Most of the residences were built in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. Many local characteristic archways are well preserved, showing a strong water town style. When the lights are on, the night view is charming. The architectural outline outlined by the two cases of the waterway highlights the characteristics of the south of the Yangtze River. The New Year's pictures posted on the door inherit the ancient culture, and I really want to knock on the door and enter. Zhejiang snack 'Da Mian': The noodles are completely handmade, and the flour is quite particular. It needs to be dry and wet, and the rolling and beating are just right. The ingredients are special. The noodles are fresh and not astringent, oily but not greasy, and the soup is soaked with delicious flavor.

Cangqiao Straight Street is a popular tourist attraction in downtown Shaoxing, Yuecheng district. Whilst the street is packed with shops, restaurants, handicrafts, coffee shops, Shaoxing yellow wine sellers, it’s also a good place to discover local snacks and how they’re made. Surprisingly, I found long queues of people eager to taste local delicacies at every corner despite of the rain that day. I wandered in the alleys leading to the back of the street, where water canals with old Chinese architecture buildings and Wupeng boats 🛶 offer such a picturesque scenery. If you want a boat ride, there’s a wharf, a few meters from the main entrance on Guangming Road. Just walk along the canal on your left, you’ll spot it easily ✌🏼 Address ➡️ Cangqiao Straight Street, 仓桥直街 How to go ➡️ I took a taxi 🚕. The driver will most probably drop you at the main entrance or nearby. It’s a long pedestrian street so you can just walk at your ease. #urbanexplorer #oldtown #oldstreets #streetfood #streetshots #streetlife #streetart #zhejiang #shaoxing

Corner Coffee is a little artsy coffee shop along Cangqiao Straight Street. There are a few seats inside and a bunch of clothes, shoes, bags and hats on sale. The barista is accommodating and speaks English. After walking in the rain for a long time, I badly wanted a hot cup of coffee and some rest in a quiet environment away from the crowds flocking the street. I ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk which was perfect 👍🏼 Freshly made & not too sweet😌 They have other choices: Coconut latte, Hazelnut latte and the typical coffee choices. Prices are very decent. Mine was 33¥ ( 28¥ for a vanilla latte + 5¥ for oat milk) Address ➡️Corner Coffee, 犄角咖啡 Cangqiao Straight Street, 仓桥直街329号 How to go ➡️ It’s a pedestrian street, so if you’re taking a 🚕, it’ll probably drop you somewhere nearby. #coffee #coffeeshop #coffeelovers #coffeetourism #zhejiang #shaoxing #getawaytrip

Ink-wash stained Jiangnan soul—A travelogue of Shaoxing The early morning in Shaoxing is awakened by the sound of oars on black-awning boats. The bluestone paths glisten with the faint light of last night’s rain, and the weeping willows by the Eight-Character Bridge gently brush the water’s surface, breaking their reflections into flowing rice paper. This ancient city, built over 2,500 years ago, is structured by water, connected by bridges, and animated by culture. Amid the mingling scents of yellow wine and ink, it unfolds an everlasting scroll of Jiangnan. 1. Deep in the ancient alleys, the folds of history Stepping into Lu Xun’s hometown, time suddenly folds. The wooden window frames of Sanwei Study let in fragmented light and shadow, and the desk carved with the character “early” makes one almost hear young Lu Xun’s footsteps running to fetch medicine for his father. Beneath the mud walls of Baicao Garden, the soapberry trees remain lush, but in the crickets’ melodies, it’s hard to find the mischievous figure of young Lu Xun pulling out polygonum root. Moving to Cangqiao Straight Street, the old coal stove simmers a ceramic pot of fennel beans with a “gurgling” sound, and the stinky tofu vendor ladles a spoonful of spicy sauce, turning Lu Xun’s metaphor of “black jade” and “white jade” into reality. In front of the pink walls of Shen Garden, the ink of Lu You and Tang Wan’s “Phoenix Hairpin” poem is mottled. The tragic story of the spring waves and startled swan becomes even more poignant as the crabapple blossoms fall to mud. At the Lanting winding stream where cups floated, Wang Xizhi’s carefree brushstrokes after drinking wine have transformed into an everlasting ink fragrance in the stele forest, and even the bamboo waves seem to chant the magnanimity of “Those who look at the present from the future will see it as we see the past.” 2. On the water’s surface, flowing poetry Riding a black-awning boat through East Lake, the boatman’s skill of rowing with one foot perfectly embodies the city’s survival philosophy—responding to twists and turns with flexibility. The cliffs reflect in the emerald water, as if stepping into the Tang poetry painting “Mirror Lake Maiden.” Arriving at the ancient fiber path, the thirty-six-hole Moon Bridge lies like a rainbow resting on the waves, and the grooves worn by ropes on the bluestone still tell the grand scene of a thousand sails competing in the canal era. The Eight-Character Bridge at dusk is full of everyday life. An old woman pounds laundry on the riverside steps, cooking smoke rises gently behind the horse-head walls, and the sweet aroma of “Taidiao” wine drifts from the tavern. This three-dimensional bridge, built in the Song Dynasty, has three stairways leading in three directions, weaving the bustling scenes of the market into the unique space-time fabric of the water town. 3. Flavors on the tongue, the aging of time In front of the curved counter of Xianheng Hotel, the long gown of the Kong Yiji bronze statue is always tinged with the salty aroma of fennel beans. Warming a pot of twenty-year-old aged Huadiao wine, the amber liquid slides down the throat, stirring not only the playful irony of “Is it too much? Not at all,” but also an immersive visit into the literary universe of “Kong Yiji.” At the sauce garden drying yard in Anchang Ancient Town, a hundred thousand ceramic jars are brewing the magic of time. The dark brown sauce slowly contracts in the spring sun, eventually solidifying into the soul-stirring black gloss of braised pork with preserved vegetables. Meanwhile, in the newly opened steamers at Wangjiang Tower, the hollow steamed buns are as fluffy as clouds, and the dough soaked with meat juice carries the old flavor guarded by three generations. 4. Bridge shadows and string songs, the unceasing cultural vein In the night of the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, the bell of Jie Zhu Lecture Temple resonates with the ripples of the Ink Pool. The legend of Wang Xizhi accidentally swallowing a pearl has long turned into the silhouette of an old man selling fans on the Tishan Bridge. Under the kerosene lamp in Cai Yuanpei’s former residence, one can still see the trembling pen tip as he wrote “History of Chinese Ethics,” weaving the idea of “freedom of thought and inclusiveness” into the fabric of the ancient city. Walking through this city with 167 museums, every step treads on fragments of civilization. From Dayu’s flood control axe marks to Qiu Jin’s martyrdom at Xuantingkou, from Xu Wei’s ink-splashed grapes to Lu Xun’s thrown dagger, the layers of history always surge with the courage to pioneer. On the day of leaving Shaoxing, fine rain falls again. Standing at the head of the Eight-Character Bridge looking back, the black-awning boat carrying jars of yellow wine passes through the bridge’s arch, and the ripples spreading out are the perfect illustration of “clear skies, gentle breeze” from the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion. This ancient city at 30° north latitude turns the water’s vitality, the bridge’s steadfastness, and the sharpness of culture into a unique memory—the most authentic Jiangnan has never been in tourists’ cameras, but in the untamed essence of everyday life flowing through ordinary alleys.

🌿 Revisiting Shaoxing Notes: In the alleys of ink wash and the fragrance of yellow wine, rediscover the old dreams of Jiangnan 📜 Opening · The heartbeat of returning to the water town "A light boat eight feet long, a low canopy with three panels, dominating the misty rain of Pingzhou." Lu You's words are like a key that instantly unlocks my box of longing for Shaoxing. Visiting this "museum without walls" again after five years, I deliberately avoided the crowded Golden Week and chose the early summer rainy season—at this time, Shaoxing’s bluestone slabs glisten with water, black canopy boats shatter reflections, and the air is filled with the lingering scent of yellow wine and lotus. 🌧️ Morning · The time folds in the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy Route: Jishan Street → Tishan Bridge → Jie Zhu Lecture Temple → Cai Yuanpei Former Residence The Zen morning light of Jie Zhu Lecture Temple: At 7 a.m. on Jishan Street, only a few locals carrying vegetable baskets pass by. The bright yellow courtyard walls of Jie Zhu Lecture Temple shine after being washed by rain; this was originally the old residence of Wang Xizhi, and the thousand-year-old ancient well in the courtyard still reflects the legend of the ink pool. Sitting under the corridor listening to the rain hitting the banana leaves, an old lady selling pastries hands me a freshly steamed "Jishan Cake," glutinous rice wrapped with red bean paste, warm and comforting in my palm. The living ink wash at Tishan Bridge: An old man at the bridgehead sets up an easel, painting the ink-colored eaves in the misty rain. I followed him and bought a paper fan with calligraphy (25 yuan), watching him write "Qu Shui Liu Shang" on the fan surface, the brush strokes like knives—at this moment, calligraphy is no longer a museum artifact but a breathing part of everyday life. 📝 Blogger tips: Jie Zhu Lecture Temple is free of charge, and before 8 a.m. you can enjoy tranquility alone; the Osmanthus rice wine cake at the Jishan pastry shop is a must-try, 3 yuan per piece, sweet but not greasy. 🛶 Noon · Black canopy boats navigating the secret water alleys Route: City Square Pier → West Xiaohe → Lü Mansion Unlocking a niche route: Giving up the popular East Lake line, I chose the North line black canopy boat (120 yuan per boat, can share with 3 people). The small boat enters West Xiaohe from City Square, with slanting wooden houses by the water on both sides, clothes poles crossing the river, and red lanterns swaying in the wind. The boatman rows with his feet, smiling and pointing to women washing clothes on the stone steps: "That is Shaoxing’s 'Along the River During the Qingming Festival'!" Time travel at Lü Mansion: Getting off at Xie Gong Bridge, a 5-minute walk leads to the Ming Dynasty Lü Mansion. Thirteen halls are hidden in deep alleys, and the nanmu wood pillars in Yong'en Hall require three people to embrace. Sitting by the fish pond in the back garden, watching koi nibble on moss, the silence of the old house seems to echo the rustling of official robes from four hundred years ago. 🍜 Lunch recommendation: No. 108 West Xiao Road "Hebutou Restaurant," order a plate of soy sauce river shrimp (48 yuan) with braised pork with preserved vegetables (38 yuan). The river shrimp jump into the pot, fresh and sweet; the fatty meat is soaked with preserved vegetables, tender and not greasy. After three bowls of rice, I realized I was full. ☕️ Afternoon · The slow philosophy of Cangqiao Straight Street Route: Baozhu Bridge → Qingteng Book House → Kong Yiji Tavern The collision of bookstore and coffee: Hide in "Wilderness Bookstore" in Qian Guan Alley, a ten-year-old shop full of out-of-print literature and history books. Order a yellow wine latte (32 yuan), the wine aroma balances the coffee bitterness, and outside the window, rain hits the bamboo leaves in the courtyard, echoing Xu Wei’s ink splash paintings across the air. The symphony of stinky tofu in the market: An old lady’s stinky tofu stall at the street corner has a long queue (10 yuan per serving). Bite through the golden crispy shell, hot tofu bursts out, dipped in spicy and sweet sauces—the "red and white double killers"—this "fragrant-stinky paradox" is the soul imprint of Shaoxing. 📝 Immersive experience: Qingteng Book House requires reservation (free), afternoon sunlight filters through banana leaves casting on Xu Wei’s stone statue, perfect for copying the poem on "Ink Grapes Painting." 🌙 Overnight · When modern Jiangnan meets old Tai Men Staying in the time gap of "Li Bai": Choose a pure white guesthouse at the foot of Tashan, the slide room makes children scream with joy. On the terrace in the evening breeze, Moroccan-style tiles and black-tiled horse-head walls form a strange harmony. Order a cup of yellow wine milk tea (28 yuan), the milk foam sprinkled with osmanthus, and when sipping the fermented rice grains at the bottom, a slight intoxication suddenly arises. Night visit to Shen Garden’s startling dream: Catch the last show of "Shen Garden Love" at 8 p.m. (128 yuan). When "red soft hands, yellow tied wine" sound in the pavilion, koi leap out of the pond splashing wet the clothes—eight hundred years of parting sorrow turns into a warm watery light in the corner of the eye. 🌿 The next day · Reading Shaoxing history on the tip of the tongue Route: Tongxin Building → Lu Xun’s Former Residence → Treasure Hunt Morning light in Shengjian buns: "Tongxin Building" smells fragrant at 6 a.m. (1.2 yuan each). Bite open the crispy bottom, hot meat juice gushes out, paired with shrimp oil wontons’ freshness, watching students in school uniforms crowd around wooden tables—this is the vivid morning song of the water town. The feast of drunken flavor: The drunken lobster (158 yuan) at "Treasure Hunt" amazes the palate. The aroma of Huadiao wine seeps into the shrimp roe, the meat tender as if kissed by Jian Lake water. Served with a plate of fennel beans, Kong Yiji’s spirit is present, and the waiter smiles adding wine: "Owe nineteen wen? Waived!" 📌 Ultimate practical tips Transportation tips: Choose the North line black canopy boat (City Square → Lü Mansion), more original than the South line, about 40 minutes boat ride; Best to walk the streets, wear soft-soled shoes! The bluestone roads are uneven like a "natural foot massage." Off-peak secrets: Visit popular spots (Shen Garden, Lu Xun’s Former Residence) before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m. to avoid study tour crowds; The Sage of Calligraphy’s hometown has a local market early on Sundays, where you can find handmade bamboo crafts and preserved vegetables. 3. Food map: recommended dishes, shops, average cost, highlights Soy sauce river shrimp at Hebutou Restaurant 50 yuan - shrimp jump into the pot, extremely fresh and sweet Shaoxing three fresh at Dinglaixing Hotel 45 yuan - fish balls tender as tofu, milky soup base Yellow wine pudding at Huijingxuan 18 yuan - caramel crispy shell wrapped in wine-scented mousse 4. Souvenir list: Jishan Pastry Shop: handmade osmanthus cake (20 yuan/box); Wilderness Bookstore: out-of-print "Ancient Bridges of Shaoxing" (reservation required). 💌 Postscript · The "Contradiction Theory" of the water town "The magic of Shaoxing lies in its ability to blend the most mundane stinky tofu stall with the most elegant Lanting calligraphy into a vibrant cultural stew. When you stand on the Eight-character Bridge, watching electric tricycles roll over Song Dynasty stone steps, and delivery riders in blue zip past Ming Dynasty Tai Men—history has never died; it has just changed containers and continues to ferment."

Shaoxing is vast, including Keqiao, Yuecheng, Shangyu, Zhuji, Shengzhou, and Xinchang. Shaoxing is small, as the old locals refer to Shaoxing, meaning the ancient urban area of Yuecheng. From Keqiao extending to Yuecheng, it is a perfect area for a city walk, full of vibrant everyday life. You can stay at Jiujianlou Shangshang Hotel in the Keyan Scenic Area. Strolling through, the blue stone slab roads and stone bridges catch your eye; on both sides are traces of blue bricks and black tiles, with various shops interspersed, daily life and cafes each having their own crowd. In the 2,500 years of historical splendor, feel the leisurely life of the Jiangnan water town. Poetic Shaoxing: Luzhen - Keyan - Jianhu Lane Ink-wash Shaoxing: Yellow Wine Museum - West Alley - Xie Gong Bridge - Lv Mansion - Wang Yangming Memorial Hall - Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy Picturesque Jiangnan: Bazizi Bridge - Shenyuan Garden - Lu Xun’s Hometown - Qian Guan Lane, Hou Guan Lane - Cangqiao Straight Street - Baozhu Bridge - City Wall This summer, come for an ancient city city walk~

Flagstone paths, shadows of black-canopied boats, the aroma of grandma's sun-dried soy sauce ducks... This millennia-old street, Cangqiao Straight Street🏯 hidden in Shaoxing's old town, is a textbook example of Jiangnan water town charm❗ Where locals coexist with trendy shops, brimming with lively vibes🔥 ▫️ 📸 Must-Visit Spots✔️ 1️⃣ Baozhuqiao Gatehouses 🏮 43 late Qing/early Republic-era gatehouse complexes, where blue bricks and gray tiles hide the "Kong Yiji silhouette" from Lu Xun's works. Shoot reflections with a transparent umbrella on rainy days—instant "Lane in the Rain" vibes! 2️⃣ Jiuwuqiao Drying Grounds 🦆 Watch Shaoxing grandmas air-drying preserved vegetables and soy sauce ducks, with sunlight blending into the rich aroma! Learn a local phrase: "Ga no" (What's up?), maxing out the fun! 3️⃣ Nighttime Lantern Array 🏮 Thousands of lanterns illuminate the canal as black-canopied boats glide like golden serpents. Best photo spot: stone steps east of Shimen Bridge after 19:00! 4️⃣ Ancient Bridge Tour 🌉 From Baozhu Bridge with its stunning arched reflections to vine-covered Huangyi Bridge, seven ancient bridges connect the soul of the water town. ▫️ 📌 Pro Tips ⏰ Avoid crowds: Shoot empty scenes at 8am or night views at 7pm—dodge tour groups between 10-16! 🚤 Black-canopied boat ride: Half the price of Lu Xun's Hometown! Gliding under bridges is pure therapy~ ▫️ 📍 Address: Cangqiao Straight Street Historic Block, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing (5min walk from Metro Line 1 City Square Station Exit C) 🎫 Admission: 🆓 Open 24/7

Blue-brick houses and black-tiled roofs mirrored in swaying boats, the mellow aroma of rice wine drifting from riverside homes—Shaoxing brings textbook depictions of Jiangnan to life. Childhood memories from "Hundred-Grass Garden" to "Three-Flavors Study" materialize step by step on cobblestone alleys, while Wang Xizhi’s "Floating Wine Cups Along the Winding Stream" reenacts its elegance amid lush bamboo groves. This city, cherished by time, deserves a 2-day-1-night stay to slowly unravel her gentleness and charm. 🌟【2-Day-1-Night Immersive Itinerary】 **Day 1: Old Town Charms · Literary Trails** West Xiaolu (riverside homes in morning mist) → Lu Xun’s Hometown (nostalgic textbook scenes come alive) → Cangqian Straight Street (old Shaoxing’s local vibe) → Calligraphy Sage’s Hometown (glide under bridges in a black-canopied boat, tracing Wang Xizhi’s ink-scented legacy) → Bazi Bridge (a dialogue across millennia on this ancient bridge) **Day 2: Scenic Elegance · New Year Vibes in Ancient Towns** East Lake (the "Guilin of Jiangnan" nestled between cliffs and emerald waters) → Angsang Lake (a poetic boardwalk over serene blue waters, perfect for breezy contemplation) → Orchid Pavilion (birthplace of *Lanting Xu*, with bamboo-shaded summer coolness) → Anchang Ancient Town (lanes draped with cured meats, a year-round festive atmosphere) 📸【Top 5 Must-Visit Spots to Capture Shaoxing’s Soul】 ❶ **Lu Xun’s Hometown** From "the emerald vegetable plots" to the "early" character in Three-Flavors Study, every step here—past Qingteng Study, Xianheng Hotel, and black-canopied boat docks—vividly mirrors the writer’s world. Wear neutral tones for effortlessly poetic Jiangnan photos. ❷ **Calligraphy Sage’s Hometown** Shaoxing’s most authentic water-town quarter! Cobbled paths wind to riverbanks; glide under stone bridges in a creaking black-canopied boat, watching elders fan themselves and laundresses by the shore—time slows like moonlight dripping into rice wine. ❸ **Angsang Lake** A hidden gem dubbed "Shaoxing’s Erhai"! Its tranquil blue waters stretch to a central boardwalk. Stroll in a light-colored dress, and let the wind lift your hem for effortlessly serene shots. ❹ **Anchang Ancient Town** A haven of authenticity, far from commercialized peers! Cured ducks, sausages, and fish hang from eaves, while soy sauce aromas waft from old workshops. Sit down for a bowl of steamed sausage rice and watch black-canopied boats glide past the sunset—this is Jiangnan’s true local flavor. ❺ **Orchid Pavilion** The spiritual homeland of literati! Amid bamboo groves, a meandering stream recalls the famed *Lanting Xu*. The "Goose Pond" stele is said to bear calligraphy by Wang Xizhi and his son. In summer, sit by the stream, listening to bamboo leaves rustle—time dissolves into ancient elegance. 🏨【Stay Tips】 Opt for **Lu Xun’s Hometown area**! Homestays near Cangqian Straight Street or Calligraphy Sage’s Hometown offer riverside views, with core attractions just 5-10 mins away. At night, savor street snacks like rice wine ice pops and cream pastries. 🚗【Transport Guide】 ✓ **High-speed rail**: Arrive at Shaoxing North Station, then a 20-min taxi to downtown. Drive from Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai in 1-2 hrs. Compact downtown? Walk or bike to soak in the alleys’ charm. 💡【Insider Tips】 ✔️ **Wear flats!** Cobblestones + boat rides demand comfy shoes. ✔️ **Local flavors**: Try rice wine milk tea, drunken chicken, and braised pork with preserved veggies—don’t forget a bottle of Shaoxing rice wine as a souvenir. ✔️ **Beat crowds**: Visit West Xiaolu at dawn and Anchang at dusk for crowd-free photos. Shaoxing’s beauty sways in black-canopied boats, lingers in cobblestone wrinkles, and intoxicates like aged rice wine—it’s also in every slow-motion corner. If you yearn for a poetic Jiangnan, come here to give all your water-town dreams a tangible answer. ✨ **What’s your vision of Jiangnan? Share in the comments!**

Lu Xun’s Former Residence Scenic Area, a national 5A-level tourist attraction, is currently the best-preserved historical district in Shaoxing city, rich in cultural connotations and showcasing the classic style of a water town ancient city. Covering an area of 50 hectares, the scenic area authentically restores scenes from Lu Xun’s writings such as Baicao Garden, Sanwei Study, and Xianheng Hotel, forming a comprehensive cultural site centered on humanities and history, integrating cultural experience and leisure tourism. Main Attractions ● Lu Xun’s Ancestral Residence: Also known as the Zhou Family Old Gatehouse, it faces south and is a brick-wood structure where the Zhou family lived together. Originally built in the Ming Dynasty and renovated multiple times, it is grand in scale with six courtyards. Here, visitors can deeply understand the rise and fall of the Lu Xun family and the lifestyle of the old prominent families in Shaoxing, feeling the profound family cultural heritage. ● Lu Xun’s Former Residence: This is the place where Mr. Lu Xun was born and spent his early years. The architecture and furnishings remain as they were. Visitors can see the rooms and study where he lived during childhood and adolescence, as if witnessing Lu Xun’s daily life and study, truly experiencing the environment and atmosphere of his growth. ● Baicao Garden: Baicao Garden was Lu Xun’s childhood paradise, originally the Zhou family’s vegetable garden. The garden has neat vegetable plots and stone well railings still intact. “Not to mention the green vegetable plots, smooth stone well railings, tall soapberry trees, and purple-red mulberries...” Lu Xun vividly described it in “From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Study.” Visitors can seek out the interesting scenes depicted in the text and feel the pure innocence of childhood. ● Sanwei Study: This was where Lu Xun studied as a boy. The plaque “Sanwei Study” hangs in the center, and inside are old desks and chairs, including one carved with the character “zao” (early), which Lu Xun used. Being here lets one feel the strong learning atmosphere and the traditional private school education style, as if hearing the clear sounds of reading aloud. ● Lu Xun’s Literary Style Garden: The garden recreates scenes and characters from Lu Xun’s works such as “The True Story of Ah Q” and “Blessing” through sculptures and architecture. For example, the earth temple where Ah Q rested and the alleys where Xianglin’s wife begged are vividly displayed, making visitors feel as if they have traveled through time into the world full of human vicissitudes depicted by Lu Xun. Cultural Significance Lu Xun is the founder of modern Chinese literature, and his works carry profound ideological content and broad social influence. As an important carrier of Lu Xun culture, the scenic area allows people to directly understand his growth experience and creative background, feeling his deep insight into social realities and his heartfelt concern for the nation’s fate. Here, visitors can explore the roots of his thoughts and the inspiration for his literary creation from the environment where he lived, further understanding the spiritual value contained in his works. Tourism Facilities ● Specialty Dining: There are many restaurants inside and around the scenic area, with Xianheng Hotel being the most famous. It is a time-honored Shaoxing hotel known for traditional Shaoxing cuisine and yellow wine. Visitors can taste authentic Shaoxing dishes such as braised pork with preserved vegetables, marinated chicken, Shaoxing three delicacies, and also enjoy the fragrant fennel beans, experiencing the pleasure of “warming two bowls of wine with a plate of fennel beans.” ● Shopping Experience: Many specialty shops around the scenic area sell traditional Shaoxing handicrafts, souvenirs, and Lu Xun-related cultural products such as Lu Xun’s works, Shaoxing yellow wine, Wang Xingji fans, and Yue kiln celadon, providing visitors with a rich variety of shopping options. ● Convenient Transportation: Shaoxing has a well-developed transportation network, and Lu Xun’s Former Residence Scenic Area is easily accessible. Visitors can take a bus directly from downtown Shaoxing or choose taxis or shared bikes. There are also parking lots around the scenic area for self-driving tourists. ● Scenic Area Information Documents and Tickets Some attractions in Lu Xun’s Former Residence are free to enter but require valid ID for security checks and admission. It is also possible to book in advance on official platforms, especially during holidays and peak seasons, to avoid delays. Clothing and Equipment Shaoxing’s weather is changeable; check the forecast before traveling. In summer, prepare sun protection such as sunglasses, hats, and sunscreen; in spring and autumn, bring a light jacket for temperature differences; in winter, keep warm as it is damp and cold. Wear comfortable walking shoes due to extensive walking. A lightweight backpack with water, snacks, and tissues is recommended. Knowledge Preparation Reading Lu Xun’s classic works in advance, such as “From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Study,” “Kong Yiji,” and “Blessing,” to understand the scenes and stories will enrich the visit. Transportation Guide External Transportation ● Airplane: The nearest airport to Shaoxing is Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. From the airport, take the airport shuttle bus to Shaoxing, then transfer to a bus or taxi to Lu Xun’s Former Residence. ● Train: Arrive at Shaoxing Station or Shaoxing North Station, then take a bus or taxi to the scenic area. Internal Transportation ● Bus: Several bus lines go directly to Lu Xun’s Former Residence; check specific routes via mobile map apps. ● Taxi/Ride-hailing: Convenient but may encounter traffic jams during peak hours. Sightseeing Route Morning: Experience Lu Xun’s Life Journey ● Lu Xun’s Ancestral Residence: Arrive at 9:00 and first visit the ancestral residence. This is where Lu Xun’s ancestors lived, facing south with brick-wood structures and dozens of rooms. Here, you can deeply understand the family’s rise and fall and the lifestyle of old Shaoxing aristocrats. Visit time about 40 minutes. ● Lu Xun’s Former Residence: At 10:00, head to Lu Xun’s former residence, where he was born and spent his early years. The furniture and decorations remain as they were, allowing you to feel the atmosphere of his childhood and youth. Visit time about 1 hour. ● Baicao Garden: At 11:00, stroll through Baicao Garden, Lu Xun’s childhood paradise. The neat vegetable plots and stone well railings allow you to vividly find the interesting scenes described in “From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Study” and feel the pure childhood innocence. Visit time about 30 minutes. Noon: Taste Shaoxing Cuisine ● Xianheng Hotel: At 11:30, dine at Xianheng Hotel, a century-old restaurant with strong local Shaoxing characteristics. Try Shaoxing specialties such as braised pork with preserved vegetables, marinated chicken, Shaoxing three delicacies, and don’t forget a plate of fennel beans with a pot of warm yellow wine. Dining time about 1.5 hours. Afternoon: Follow Lu Xun’s Study and Literary Creation Footsteps ● Sanwei Study: At 13:00, visit Sanwei Study, where Lu Xun studied as a boy. Inside are old desks and chairs, including one carved with “zao” (early) used by Lu Xun. Here you can feel the strong learning atmosphere and traditional private school education. Visit time about 1 hour. ● Lu Xun’s Literary Style Garden: At 14:00, tour Lu Xun’s Literary Style Garden, which recreates scenes and characters from works like “The True Story of Ah Q” and “Blessing” through sculptures and architecture, making visitors feel as if entering Lu Xun’s world. Visit time about 1.5 hours. If time permits, visit Shen Garden, a Jiangnan-style garden; then stroll along Cangqiao Straight Street to see art galleries; if possible, also visit Shaoxing Museum. Evening: Night Tour of Shaoxing Ancient City ● Shaoxing Ancient City River: Around 17:00, rest near the scenic area, then after 18:30, stroll through Shaoxing Ancient City or take a black-awning boat for a night tour of the ancient city river. The ancient bridges, streets, and alleys under the lights have a unique charm, and you can enjoy the water town night scenery of Shaoxing. Boat rides usually last 1 to 2 hours depending on personal schedule. Notes ● Follow the scenic area’s rules during visits, protect cultural relics and the environment, and avoid loud noises. ● For dining at popular restaurants like Xianheng Hotel, it is recommended to book seats in advance to avoid waiting in line. ● When taking the black-awning boat, pay attention to safety and follow the boatman’s instructions.

Taking the subway to Shaoxing Shaoxing really is a huge Lu Xun-themed park Gray bricks and black tiles, old streets and alleys Stroll through the Jiangnan water town described by Mr. Lu Xun - ✅Transportation: Hangzhou 🚇 Take Metro Line 5 to Guniangqiao, no need to exit the station! Transfer to Shaoxing Line 1 🔸From Guniangqiao to Lu Xun's Hometown takes 1 hour, 💰8 yuan 🔸The attractions are close to each other, walking or cycling is fine; Shaoxing buses accept Alipay QR code, 💰1 yuan - ✅Tour Route: Chaiting ➡️ Lu Xun's Hometown ➡️ Cangqiao Straight Street ➡️ Xixiaolu Historic District ➡️ Baziqiao ➡️ Shusheng's Hometown - ✅Photo Spots: 📍Lu Xun's Hometown: includes Lu Xun's ancestral home, Lu Xun Memorial Hall, Lu Xun's Former Residence (Bai Cao Yuan), Sanwei Study ⏰Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00 (Monday); 8:30-20:00 (Tuesday-Sunday) 🔸All former residences are free but require reservation, you can scan the code on site (one reservation is enough), and show your ID card (electronic version is also accepted) to enter 🔸The Lu Xun Wall at the entrance is crowded; to get photos without people, it’s recommended to go early. There are many photographers on site 🔸Rowing boats are not recommended, expensive and the scenery is average 📍Cangqiao Straight Street: 10 minutes walk from Lu Xun's Hometown, a lively commercial old street with many snacks: cream buns, stinky tofu, black bean cake 📍Xixiaolu Historic District: fewer people, includes Wang Yangming's former residence 📍Baziqiao: an ancient bridge shaped like the character "eight," where you can experience the original local life; the riverside shops are very quiet 📍Shusheng's Hometown: reservation required, small bridges and flowing water with rowing boats, experience the Jiangnan water town, calligraphy walls, Jie Zhu Temple, Tishan Bridge, Ink Pool, Grandpa’s Bookstore, etc., great for ancient costume photos; Jifang Bridge requires queuing - 🥣Food: 🌟Chaiting: Japanese-style courtyard restaurant, full of greenery, better for photos during the day, window seats are popular and may require waiting, the food tastes pretty good Yellow Wine Milk Tea: recommended at Huijingxuan ~ creamy milk flavor, smooth texture 🌟Yellow Wine Popsicle: sweet rice wine aroma, not too strong in alcohol taste, even non-drinkers can try it; Yiman brand is 5 yuan, cultural shop’s is 6 yuan 🌟Old Street Stinky Tofu: at Cangqiao Straight Street, crispy outside and tender inside, with sweet bean sauce and spicy sauce, drizzled with sauce it smells really good Gao Laotai Cream Bun: Shaoxing specialty snack, like a creamy egg tart, worth trying 🌟Shangdingxian Specialty Noodles: recommended signature spicy bullfrog mixed noodles - Tips: Accommodation can be chosen near Lu Xun's Hometown There are many districts with similar vibes, you can adjust your itinerary according to your time availability

Having visited Shaoxing 6 times since college, honestly there are many pitfalls without proper planning. I truly don't suggest going June-August without good preparation 😭😭 ► Must-know before trip: Climate & Transportation ✅ Climate: June-August is Shaoxing's rainy season transitioning to midsummer, 25-35°C with frequent thunderstorms. Pack light jackets, rain gear and sun protection. 🚄 Transportation tips: ✅ High-speed rail: Arrive at Shaoxing North Station, transfer to city center by bus/subway; ✅ In-city: Shared bikes, walking or taxis recommended as attractions are close. 🗺️ Classic itinerary 📍Day1: Yuecheng Cultural Tour ► Morning: Lu Xun's Hometown Free reservation required. Visit Lu Xun's ancestral home, Three Flavor Study, and Hundred Grass Garden to relive textbook scenes. Tip: Arrive before 8:30am for crowd-free photos at the square. ► Afternoon: Shen Garden Classic Jiangnan garden, site of Lu You & Tang Wan's "Phoenix Hairpin" love story. Night show (¥80) is worth experiencing. ► Evening: Cangqiao Straight Street 1.5km waterside neighborhood. Must-try snacks: Shaoxing stinky tofu, cream pancakes, huangjiu ice pops. 📍Day2: Nature & History 🔶 Morning: East Lake Scenic Area Take wupeng boat through Taogong Cave & Peach Cave, experiencing "living Han Dynasty landscape". 🔶 Afternoon: Orchid Pavilion Calligraphy holy site with "Floating Wine Cup" activity, birthplace of Wang Xizhi's "Preface to Orchid Pavilion". 🔶 Evening: Dayu Mausoleum At Kuaiji Mountain foothills, explore Yu's tomb, temple and ancestral hall to learn flood control history. 📍Day3: Nearby Summer Retreat 🔥 Recommendation: Shangyu Snow Valley·Hidden Mountain Homestay Mountain-surrounded with bamboo forests, ideal for family summer escape. Nearby: Snowflake Pool (Shaoxing's "Little Jiuzhaigou"), emerald waters and bamboo hiking trails. 🌿 Must-visit spot guides 📍 Lu Xun's Hometown Hours: 8:30-20:30 (closes 17:00 Mondays). Experiences: Water town opera, Three Flavor morning reading, wupeng boat rides. 📍 Shen Garden Night tour: 18:30-21:30, performance 19:40-20:30. 📍 East Lake Duration: 2hrs, recommended wupeng boat (¥40/person). 📍 Orchid Pavilion Ticket: ¥70, participate in Floating Wine Cup activity. 📍 Dayu Mausoleum Hours: 8:00-17:00, explore ancient relics. 🗺️ Food map: Shaoxing's flavors 😍 Snacks Cangqiao Straight Street: Stinky tofu, cream pancakes, huangjiu milk tea. Tongxinlou: Viral "Eight Treasures" oil buns. 👉🏻 Must-eat meals Xunbaoji Shaoxing Cuisine: Braised pork with preserved vegetables, drunken shrimp/crab. Kong Yiji Restaurant: Cangqiao pancakes, fennel beans. 👉🏻 Specialty restaurants Shaoxing Banquet: High-end local cuisine for special occasions. 🏨 Accommodation: Blending tradition & modernity ✅ Near Lu Xun's Hometown Shaoxing Dream Jiangnan Holiday Hotel: Walkable to Lu Xun's site. ✅ Keqiao District Shaoxing Tianma Hotel: Excellent service, close to Keyan Scenic Area & Anchang Ancient Town. ✅ Shangyu Homestays Snow Valley·Hidden Mountain: Duplex rooms with bamboo views, family-friendly. 🌸 Practical tips 1⃣️ Ticket deals: Combo tickets like "2-day Ancient City Pass (5 choose 4)" at ¥145/person save money. 2⃣️ Summer gear: Wear thick-soled shoes (cobblestones hurt), bring umbrellas and sun protection. ‼️ Free attractions: Zhou Enlai Memorial, Qiu Jin Residence, Cai Yuanpei Residence require advance booking. 4⃣️ Cultural experiences: Join Yue opera performances, calligraphy copying to immerse in local culture. 🗺️ Extended itinerary ideas Family trip: Shaoxing Oriental Land (Cool World/Mountain Kingdom). Ancient town: Anchang Town, try sausage-making, experience waterside life. Nature: Xinchang Giant Buddha Temple, explore millennium-old monastery. 🌈 Shaoxing perfectly blends water town charm with cultural heritage. June-August, escape crowds to find summer serenity and poetry in ancient alleys, gardens and bamboo forests.

Daily departures at 12 PM sharp!!! Perfect for those who can't wake up early. Sharing my previous travel itinerary—time-controlled and easy to follow, packed with activities each day for an action-packed adventure! I stayed near Cangqiao Straight Street (๑•̀ㅂ•́)و✧. Just follow along, because "you're already here" 📷. Of course, there are plenty more attractions! If you have extra time, feel free to explore!!! **Day 1** 1️⃣ **East Lake Scenic Area** (12:30–14:00) *Ticket required* (*Take a taxi*) The stone cliffs at the foot of Ruokui Mountain resemble the pages of ancient books, etched with the chisel marks of Han Dynasty stonemasons and the whispers of millennia-old waves. As the black-canopied boat passes through Taogong Cave, sunlight slants across the rock walls like unfaded ink stains. The lake cuts the cliffs into twin folding screens, and with each gentle push of the boatwoman’s bamboo pole, ripples form like the rings of time. A teahouse hidden in the bamboo forest offers Longjing tea—half a cup down, and you might glimpse the salt-crusted shoulders of ancient quarry workers dissolving into the emerald waves. 2️⃣ **Shen’s Garden** (14:30–15:15) *Ticket required* (*Take a taxi*) Walking through corridors hung with wish-bearing wooden plaques, the reflections in the Gourd Pond no longer mirror Tang Wan’s rouge. The bricks of the Six Dynasties Well Pavilion still seep with Song-era plum rain, and the broken stele of *The Phoenix Hairpin* lies like a snapped string, still trembling with the refrain of "Wrong, wrong, wrong." Wind chimes tinkle from the eaves of Shuanggui Hall—eight centuries ago, a sigh in a blue robe brushed past the latticed windows, scattering poetic lyrics like fallen petals. 3️⃣ **Lu Xun’s Hometown** (15:30–16:15) *Ticket required* (*Walk or navigate*) The shadow of the soapberry tree stretches over the ruler in the Three Flavors Study, while crickets in the Hundred Grass Garden chirp passages from *From Hundred Grass Garden to Three Flavors Study*. The bench outside Xianheng Inn still bears the palm prints of Kong Yiji, and the salty tang of fennel beans hides the unspoken cries from the "iron house." 4️⃣ **Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall** (16:30–17:00) *Ticket required* (*Take a taxi*) Yellowed letters in display cases bear French postmarks, and in black-and-white footage, young Zhou Enlai’s eyes still reflect the shimmer of Jianhu Lake. His cracked leather briefcase, weathered like a farmer’s hands, cradles the spark of "China’s rise." The window grilles carve the setting sun into slender calligraphy, casting shadows on the brick floor. 5️⃣ **Hometown of Wang Xizhi** (17:15–17:45) *Ticket required* (*Walk or navigate*) The curve of Tifan Bridge mirrors the flourish of a calligrapher’s brush, while the bell of Jiezhu Temple scatters ink-black reflections in the pond. Unfinished copies of *Orchid Pavilion Preface* hang by the river, and an old woman pounds laundry by the shore, her rhythmic thumps echoing the meter of "In the ninth year of Yonghe…" Dusk spills over the stone steps of Bifei Lane, where a white goose might still dip its neck into the last glow of sunset. 6️⃣ **Ying’en Gate Water Street** (18:00–whenever) (*Take a taxi*) The ancient canal kneads twilight into gold leaf, lining the rims of celadon vendors’ rough pottery bowls. Under fluttering wine banners, Shaoxing rice wine milk tea and mung bean jelly perform a watery duet on the tongue. An old tea drinker’s purple clay pot murmurs canal tales, while his felt hat brim holds forty years of plum rain. When lanterns light up, the opera stage flares to life—Yueju sleeves swirl, stirring starlight on the water, and the stone bridge becomes a dock where the moon moors. **Day 2** ⚠️ *Book return tickets for after 8 PM. Store luggage at the hotel and adjust sightseeing time accordingly.* 1️⃣ **Cangqiao Straight Street** (12:00–13:00) (*Step outside and explore*) Black-canopied boats crease the jade-green water, their oars scattering light onto mossy stone steps. An old woman with a bamboo basket squats on the bridge, fresh water chestnuts spread on rough cloth, droplets rolling down the leaves. Half-drawn bamboo blinds shade riverside teahouses, where blue-clad patrons cradle celadon cups, the yellow wine inside mirroring the whitewashed walls across the water. 2️⃣ **Hometown of Wang Yangming** (13:30–14:00) *Ticket required* (*Take a taxi*) Within white-walled courtyards, four-hundred-year-old stones still breathe time. Light and shadow glide across plain walls like unfinished footnotes in a philosophy text. The yellowed manuscript of *Instructions for Practical Living* in the display case holds traces of moonlight from Longchang Post Station. The stone slabs of Tianquan Square are cool underfoot, and the wind skims the bronze clepsydra, writing "unity of knowledge and action" in the air. 3️⃣ **West Small Road Historic District** (14:15–15:15) (*Walk or navigate*) The canal narrows here into a jade ribbon, its tiled reflections snipped by willow branches. Clotheslines span the water, indigo-dyed cloth fluttering like swimming fish in the dusk. A barber’s rusty swivel chair creaks as the dozing old man clutches his clippers, the disinfectant in glass bottles glowing with a 1990s sheen. 4️⃣ **Fushan Straight Street** (15:30–16:30) (*Take a taxi*) Bamboo trays hold freshly steamed lotus root cakes, the steam revealing an old woman’s smile. A tinkerer fiddles with a transistor radio outside a hardware store, its crackling opera competing with bicycle bells. Thread-bound books flutter at a secondhand stall, their yellowed pages bookmarking a 1983 movie ticket. The copper ladle of a wonton cart clinks against porcelain bowls, shrimp and seaweed unfurling like ink paintings in the broth.

| Shaoxing. 🦄 About Shaoxing: "Eating stinky tofu and riding a black-canopied boat" are the two things my 3-year-old daughter kept talking about after returning from Shaoxing. Although we didn’t get to try the stinky tofu because my parents weren’t fans, and we missed the boat ride due to long queues, these two experiences about Shaoxing stuck in her mind. 📅 Travel Itinerary: A 5-person group with a combined age of 230+ opted for a leisurely stroll. Day 1: From Hangzhou to Shaoxing, checked into Xianheng Hotel, walked to Xun Bao Ji Zhuangyuan Branch (10 min), and after the meal, strolled back to the hotel along Cangqiao Straight Street. After a nap, we wandered around Lu Xun’s Former Residence and Shen Garden until sunset, then took a taxi to Longzhu Garden for goose meat. After a satisfying meal, we walked back to the hotel (30 min). Day 2: After breakfast, we watched the little fish in the hotel’s waterside pavilion, then headed to Bazi Bridge (20 min walk). We explored the ancient bridge, enjoyed a cup of coffee, and played with a little cat 🐱. Then we randomly chose a route back to the hotel and had lunch at a restaurant near the hotel before checking out. 🍜 Food Guide: 🉑 Xun Bao Ji’s drunken shrimp 🦐, drunken chicken 🐔, and crispy fish 🐟 are must-tries. The portions are small, so if you’re a fan, go all in. 🉑 Zhuji Lao Goose Restaurant requires an early visit. We arrived at 7 PM and got the last portion of goose meat, with many other dishes already sold out. My daughter loved the goose meat and goose intestines, and the soy sauce shrimp had a unique flavor—the river shrimp soaked in soy sauce were incredibly fresh and tender. 🏨 Accommodation Guide: Xianheng Hotel was our top choice, with an excellent location that made it easy to get around. The courtyard room came with an afternoon tea set, and the fennel beans were delicious. However, there were some downsides: we booked two adjacent rooms, but one guest didn’t check out until 3 PM, forcing us to wait despite repeatedly explaining to the front desk that we had kids and elderly needing a nap. The room wasn’t cleaned promptly after checkout, which was disappointing. Additionally, it was 35°C that day, and the air conditioning wasn’t turned on—we eventually got a fan to cool down. 💗 Other Tips: 1️⃣ Shaoxing has 600 ancient bridges, earning it the title of "China’s Ancient Bridge Museum." If you’re not traveling with family, you can explore them all and uncover the legends of the water town. 2️⃣ If you have the energy after visiting Bazi Bridge, head to the Former Residence of Wang Xizhi to experience Shaoxing’s ink-wash culture. 3️⃣ If you’re staying near Lu Xun’s Former Residence, set aside time for the Shen Garden Night Tour—it offers a different charm compared to daytime.

Must-Visit Highlights | 100% Photogenic Landmarks 1️⃣ Lu Xun's Former Residence: The "Hundred-Plant Garden" and "Three-Flavor Study" from textbooks come to life. Take atmospheric photos on the bluestone paths reminiscent of "From the Hundred-Plant Garden to the Three-Flavor Study." 2️⃣ Shen Garden Night Tour: Watch the live Yue Opera "Hairpin Phoenix," and when the red lanterns light up, the Song-style garden transforms into a romantic spot. 3️⃣ East Lake Wupeng Boat: Ride a hand-rowed boat through "the world's finest water and stone bonsai landscape," and capture dramatic ink-painting-style photos at Taogong Cave. 4️⃣ Calligraphy Saint's Hometown: Chinaberry flowers + Fan-Signing Bridge + Ink Pool. Wear Hanfu for traditional-style photoshoots and perhaps encounter young ladies with flower hairpins. 5️⃣ Anchang Ancient Town: Sausages and marinated duck hanging from corridor eaves, watch watertown weddings from a Wupeng boat, discover the "Renchang Sauce Garden" featured in "A Bite of China." Premium Itinerary | 48-Hour Immersive Experience DAY 1 Cultural Stroll Route 🔸 8:00 Visit Lu Xun's Former Residence, take photos at the "Early" character desk, tour the Hundred-Plant Garden and feed the koi (free admission, reservation required). 🔸 11:00 Eat fennel beans + Tai Diao milk tea at Xianxing Hotel, take photos with the "Kong Yiji" bronze statue. 🔸 14:00 Capture geometric light and shadow photos at Xu Wei Art Gallery, touch Ming Dynasty scholars' desks at Qingteng Bookhouse. 🔸 18:30 Night tour of Shen Garden while listening to "Hairpin Phoenix," enjoy the atmospheric "Red Soft Hands + Yellow Wine" set meal. DAY 2 Watertown Experience Route 🔹 9:00 Take a Wupeng boat on East Lake (40 yuan/person), explore the "Sky Slit" cliff, wear modern Chinese-style clothes for martial hero-themed photos. 🔹 12:00 Eat stinky tofu + wood lotus tofu on Cangqiao Straight Street, buy yellow rice wine popsicles at the popular "Huijingxuan" shop. 🔹 15:00 Explore the old mansion at Calligraphy Saint's Hometown, hunt for vintage comic books at "Grandpa's Bookstore." 🔹 17:00 Drive 30 minutes to Anchang Ancient Town, capture the evening light on preserved foods, eat Master's Assistant wonton. Practical Guide | Avoiding Tourist Traps 🚗 Transportation: The high-speed rail to "Shaoxing Station" is closest to scenic spots. Shared electric scooters are more flexible for city attractions (3 yuan/30 minutes). Choose short-route Wupeng boats at East Lake/Lu Xun's Former Residence (30-90 yuan). Anchang Ancient Town boat tickets are the best value (50 yuan/boat). 🏡 Accommodation: Wenshu Hotel: Next to Lu Xun's Former Residence, traditional courtyard + Lu Xun-themed rooms (400-600 yuan/night). Dayu Kaiyuan Guantang: Converted ancient village, private villa with private hot spring (1,200+ yuan/night). 🍜 Food Recommendations and Warnings: ✔️ Must-try: Yellow rice wine popsicles (5 yuan), cream xiaopan (3 yuan), fermented bean curd steamed pork, drunken crab. ❌ Avoid: Bamboo tube milk tea in scenic areas (too much artificial sweetener). Instead, try "yellow rice wine milk tea" in ceramic bottles for better photos. ⚠️ Tips: Line up an hour early for Shen Garden night tour to get good seats. The best photo spot is at the Guhe Pavilion reflecting pool. Visit Calligraphy Saint's Hometown at 7am for empty street photos. Get a commemorative stamp at "Grandpa's Bookstore" near Fan-Signing Bridge.

👧My one-day itinerary: Lu Xun Hometown ▶ Cangqiao Straight Street ▶ Bazibridge ▶ Shusheng Hometown ▶ Zhiming Library 🎒My attraction guide ✅Lu Xun Hometown Check out Sanwei Study, Baicao Garden, and Lu Xun's former residence from your Chinese textbook. ✅Cangqiao Straight Street There are many snacks. Both sides of the river are lined with bridges, streams, and houses. Recently, the flowers of the Chinaberry tree have bloomed, which is very beautiful. ✅Shusheng Hometown White walls and black tiles, bridges and flowing water, as well as calligraphy walls, Tishan Bridge, Ink Pond, and Grandpa Bookstore to check out. ✅Bazibridge A small and beautiful old street, very leisurely. You can sit by the river and watch the boats and drink coffee. 🚶If you don't want to make a long travel guide💼, there is a way to generate your travel route with one click📱. Open the Trip.com app, click "Route Planning", select the destination, enter the number of days, and click Smart Recommendation (you can also manually modify it yourself). 🎒A great travel guide is OK. The recommended route includes most of the local attractions on the Reputation List! No detours! Efficient! Especially if you are going to a place for the first time and have no idea🙈, this route function helps you to cover all the attractions worth visiting🎉. 🏠Accommodation: Da Yu Kaiyuan Guantang Da Yu Kaiyuan Guantang🏨, which was blindly selected on the Trip.com Reputation List, has been listed on the Trip.com 2025 Global 100 Local Style Hotels List. It is located next to the Dayu Mausoleum Scenic Area. The scenery is very beautiful. You can live in the ancient town. The roses in the park are in full bloom🌸. This season is just right. The rooms are in a Chinese retro style. 🐕‍🦺Pet-friendly. If you are a spontaneous traveler and too lazy to make a guide🤦 and don't know how to choose a hotel when you go out to play🤕, just choose one on the Reputation List. The listing rate of this list is only 1%. Only 1 out of 100 hotels can be listed👍, so the listed hotels are very reliable and won't disappoint. 🥟Food: Xun Bao Ji You must try Shaoxing cuisine when you come to Shaoxing. It is certified by local friends. Musty dried tofu and Shao Sanxian are recommended. 🚄Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 or a taxi from Shaoxing North Station to Lu Xun Hometown. ⚠️Travel tips 1️⃣Most attractions are free. Make an appointment in advance for Lu Xun Hometown during holidays. 2️⃣The attractions are relatively close to each other. You can walk the whole journey, but there are many stone roads, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. 3️⃣Bring an umbrella🌂 for rain and sun protection when you come in spring and summer. 4️⃣If you have enough time, you can also go to Anchang Ancient Town and Lanting.

- From Hundred Plant Garden to Three Flavors Study Read the Master's books Visit the Master's hometown Experience the Jiangnan depicted in his writings 🗺️ Travel Route: Lu Xun's Hometown ➡️ Shen Garden ➡️ Figure-Eight Bridge ➡️ Calligraphy Saint's Hometown ➡️ Cangqiao Straight Street 📍 Lu Xun's Hometown Reserve in advance 🎫 Free admission, tour route 🗺️ Lu Xun's Ancestral Home 👉 Three Flavors Study 👉 Lu Xun's Former Residence 👉 Hundred Plant Garden 👉 Lu Xun Memorial Hall. While touring, you can really feel that Lu Xun came from a wealthy family - the house is very large with many rooms. 📍 Shen Garden 🎫 Admission: 40 yuan, a Song Dynasty garden with a romantic story. Lu You and Tang Wan once wrote the classic poem "Chai Tou Feng" here, leaving behind a poignant love story. 📍 Figure-Eight Bridge An 800-year-old historic bridge shaped like the figure "8", representing Shaoxing's ancient bridges. 📍 Calligraphy Saint's Hometown The hometown of Wang Xizhi, the Calligraphy Saint. Visit the old man's bookstore, Ink Pool, Qifang Bridge, and Tishan Bridge. Here you can see flowing cursive script inscriptions on walls everywhere, filled with cultural atmosphere. 📍 Cangqiao Straight Street A traditional, unpretentious old street in Shaoxing. Here you can photograph black-awning boats, capture the ancient street scenes, enjoy local snacks... Old Street stinky tofu, wine-fermented old-style baked flatbread, Zhuji Zhenzong Ciwu hand-pulled noodles, and Kong Yiji Restaurant are all located here. 🍜 Food Recommendations: Zhuji Ciwu Hand-pulled Noodles Xunbao Ji Shaoxing Cuisine Fengle Restaurant Kong Yiji Restaurant Wang's Steamed Dumplings Wine-fermented Old-style Baked Flatbread Youjian Coffee Wang Shimu Noodles Yuexiang Wang Laohan Stinky Tofu Old Street Stinky Tofu Yellow Rice Wine Popsicle Yellow Rice Wine Milk Tea

🏛️Shaoxing Introduction Shaoxing, located in the north-central part of Zhejiang Province and on the south bank of Hangzhou Bay, is an ancient Jiangnan city with a history of more than 2,500 years. It is not only the hometown of Baicao Garden and Sanwei Study in Lu Xun's writings, but also the location of the Orchid Pavilion where Wang Xizhi wielded his pen. Shaoxing is famous for its profound cultural heritage, unique water town customs, and as a "museum without walls." 🌸Features of May to June In Shaoxing during May and June, the climate is warm and humid, with an average temperature of about 17 to 26 degrees Celsius, which is very suitable for outdoor activities. At this time, the waterfall in the Wuxie Scenic Area in Zhuji has plenty of water and beautiful scenery. The Orchid Pavilion International Calligraphy Festival, the Houshan Peach Blossom Festival and other festivals are also held at this time, and the whole city is full of cultural and natural charm. 🚌Transportation Guide • High-speed rail: Shaoxing North Station is the main high-speed rail station. It only takes 20 minutes from Hangzhou, and the ticket price is CNY 13–20. • Subway: Shaoxing Subway Line 1 connects the main attractions such as Lu Xun's Hometown, which is very convenient. • City transportation: City buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services are well-developed. You can also choose to walk or cycle to experience the water town customs. 🗺️Three Days and Two Nights Itinerary 🌅Day 1: Shaoxing Ancient City and Cultural Tour • Morning: After arriving in Shaoxing, go to Lu Xun's Hometown, one of the iconic attractions in Shaoxing. You can make an appointment in advance on the official WeChat account of "Shaoxing Wenlv" for free admission. Then go to Sanwei Study to feel Lu Xun's childhood learning environment. • Noon: Taste Shaoxing's special delicacies at Xianheng Hotel near Lu Xun's Hometown, such as fennel beans and Kong Yiji wine. • Afternoon: Go to Shen Garden, the place where Lu You and Tang Wan's love story took place. The ticket price is CNY 40, and the opening hours are 8:00–17:00. Then stroll along Cangqiao Straight Street to feel the atmosphere of Shaoxing and taste special snacks such as stinky tofu and cream Xiaopan. • Evening: Take a night tour of Shen Garden to enjoy the "Hairpin Phoenix" performance and feel the poignant love story of Lu You and Tang Wan. 🌞Day 2: Ancient Town and Nature Tour • Morning: Go to East Lake Scenic Area, a well-preserved ancient quarry site, known as the "living landscape of the Han Dynasty." The ticket price is CNY 50, and the opening hours are 8:00–17:00. You can take a awning boat and shuttle between the stone bridges to feel the charm of the Jiangnan water town. • Noon: Taste Shaoxing rice wine and sauce duck at a restaurant near East Lake. • Afternoon: Go to Anchang Ancient Town, which retains a simple atmosphere of life. Sausage and soy sauce are local specialties. The ancient town is free to visit, but some attractions require a joint ticket, which costs CNY 50 for adults. Stroll through the ancient town, admire the ancient buildings along the river, and experience the leisurely water town life. • Evening: Take a night tour of Anchang Ancient Town, enjoy the night view of the ancient town, and taste local snacks. 🌕Day 3: Leisure and Experience Tour • Morning: Go to the Orchid Pavilion Scenic Area, a calligraphy mecca where Wang Xizhi wrote the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection." The ticket price is CNY 70, and the opening hours are 8:00–17:00. You can admire calligraphy works here and experience the fun of calligraphy creation. • Noon: Taste Shaoxing's special delicacies at a restaurant near the Orchid Pavilion. • Afternoon: Depending on the time, choose to go to the Rice Wine Town to experience the rice wine culture and visit the Rice Wine Museum. After that, end your pleasant journey and return to your warm home. 📸Check-in Spots • Lu Xun's Hometown: Feel Lu Xun's childhood learning environment and experience the awning boat culture. • Shen Garden: The place where Lu You and Tang Wan's love story took place. • East Lake Scenic Area: A well-preserved ancient quarry site, take a awning boat to shuttle between the stone bridges. • Anchang Ancient Town: An ancient town that retains a simple atmosphere of life. Sausage and soy sauce are local specialties. • Orchid Pavilion Scenic Area: A calligraphy mecca where Wang Xizhi wrote the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection." • Rice Wine Town: Experience the rice wine culture and visit the Rice Wine Museum. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations • City hotels: There are many hotels in Shaoxing city, which are affordable and convenient for transportation. • Ancient town homestays: Staying in a homestay near Anchang Ancient Town or Cangqiao Straight Street will allow you to get closer to local life. 🍔Local Food Recommendations • Fennel beans: The signature snack of Xianheng Hotel. • Stinky tofu: The old stall in Cangqiao Straight Street is freshly fried, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. • Cream Xiaopan: Gao Laotai's "Shaoxing Egg Tart" has a crispy meringue topping. • Shaoxing Sanxian: Pork belly, fish balls, and river shrimp are stewed in a pot, and the soup is rich. • Drunken Crab and Zao Chicken: Xianheng Hotel's drunken crab roe is plump and full, and the wine aroma permeates the muscles. 📌Tips • Sun protection measures: The sun is bright from May to June, remember to protect yourself from the sun. • Dress comfortably: The climate is pleasant, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, it is recommended to bring a light jacket. • Respect local customs: When visiting historical and cultural attractions, pay attention to respecting local customs. • Book in advance: During the peak tourist season, it is recommended to book tickets and accommodation in advance. • Experience activities: You can participate in calligraphy experiences, awning boat tours, and other activities to make your trip more colorful. Shaoxing in May and June has a pleasant climate and picturesque scenery, making it a great time to travel. Come here and start a poetic journey!🌸

In Shaoxing this season, taking pictures of 📷 bitter flowers is a must-take photo. There are many bitter flowers in Shaoxing, but some of them grow by the water. Together with the small bridges and flowing water awning boats in Shaoxing, they form the dream of Jiangnan scenery. 📷 Photo Spot: 1️⃣Cangqiao Straight Street, on the small bridge next to Kong Yiji Restaurant. The bitter neem tree photographed here has the charm of a water town in the south of the Yangtze River. Kurahashi Straight Street 2️⃣ Book Holy Story: Here you can take pictures of people with the copybooks on the wall, but there are really many people on the bridge, everyone is waiting in line to take pictures. Book Saint Hometown 3️⃣ Eight-character bridge: This bitter tree is quite big, you can go to take a close-up shot. If the distant view is taken from the bridge, there will be tall buildings in the background, which is not so matching. The Eight-Character Bridge Historic District

🌿 Shaoxing One-Day Travel Guide: An Artistic Stroll Through the Canals of Jiangnan "Shaoxing, a Jiangnan town written into textbooks." From the Hundred Herbs Garden in Lu Xun's writings to Shen Garden of Lu You, this place holds 2,500 years of poetry and local life. 📍 One-Day Itinerary Highlights Lu Xun Hometown → Shen Garden → Bazibridge → Cangqiao Old Street 1. Lu Xun Hometown📚 Must-see: Hundred Herbs Garden, Sanwei Study, Lu Xun Memorial Hall Featured experience: Drink a glass of yellow wine milk tea, take a Wupeng boat (best photo spot in front of Sanwei Study) Tickets: Free (reservation required in advance on "Shaoxing Culture and Tourism Group") Tips: Arrive before 8:30am to avoid the crowds and take better photos! 2. Shen Garden🌸 Jiangnan love garden, the setting of Lu You and Tang Wan's "Phoenix Hairpin" story Recommendation: Visit the garden during the day, and there is a "Night of Shen Garden" performance in the evening (tickets need to be purchased separately) Tickets: CNY 40 during the day, CNY 80 at night 3. Bazibridge🌉 Shaoxing's oldest "overpass," a Southern Song Dynasty building, full of local life How to enjoy: Stroll along the bluestone road, watch the Wupeng boats shuttle back and forth, and experience the original ecological canal town 4. Cangqiao Old Street🏮 Shaoxing version of "Hefang Street," must-try snacks include stinky tofu, cream mini-biscuits, and yellow wine popsicles! Recommended shops: Old Street Stinky Tofu (decades-old brand) Gao Laotai Cream Mini-Biscuits (Shaoxing specialty dessert) 🍜 Must-Eat Food in Shaoxing Yellow Wine Series: Yellow wine milk tea, yellow wine popsicles, yellow wine yogurt Snacks: Stinky tofu, radish pancakes, Muliantofu (similar to ice jelly) Main Meals: Kong Yiji Restaurant (aniseed-flavored beans, drunken chicken) 🚗 Transportation Tips High-speed train: Hangzhou → Shaoxing North Station (18 mins), then transfer by bus/taxi to the city center In the city: The attractions are concentrated, and walking + shared bicycles are the most convenient 📌 Tips ✅ Outfit suggestions: Hanfu/light colors, better for taking photos ✅ Best seasons: March–May (spring blossoms), September–November (autumn is crisp) ✅ Avoid: The snacks in the commercial street of Lu Xun Hometown are more expensive, it is recommended to eat at Cangqiao Old Street "Always go to Shaoxing, and feel the evening breeze that Lu Xun felt." 💙

## Shaoxing: A City of Water and Poetry In the misty rain corridor of Jiangnan, Shaoxing holds up an oil-paper umbrella on its own. This ancient city with a history of 2,500 years has turned time into rice wine and history into the sound of sculling oars on a black-awning boat. At dawn, the stone slabs by the Eight Character Bridge have just been kissed awake by the dew. Standing on the Southern Song Dynasty stone arch bridge, the white-walled and black-tiled houses on both sides are reflected in the mirror-like water. Occasionally, a boatman wearing a black felt hat poles by, stirring up a river of stars and moonlight. This is the oldest existing overpass system, where seven streets and alleys converge, but there is no hustle and bustle, only the fragrance of Longjing tea wafting from the old teahouse. The white walls of Shen Garden hide China's most tragic love code. Lu You and Tang Wan's calligraphy of "Phoenix Hairpin" is still fresh, and the weeping willows by the Calabash Pond have turned green for eight hundred years. The afternoon sun shines through the carved window lattices, writing mottled verses on the blue brick floor, and visitors can't help but lighten their footsteps, for fear of disturbing the lovesickness in the Song Dynasty lyrics. The twilight of Cangqiao Straight Street is the most intoxicating. Stepping on the Ming Dynasty stone road and passing through shops with wine flags, the mellow aroma of Kuaijishan Shaoxing wine tempts pedestrians to stop. Warm a bowl of 20-year-old vintage, listen to the old man tell the story of King Goujian of Yue in Shaoxing dialect while eating aniseed-flavored broad beans. The red lanterns under the eaves light up one after another, dyeing the entire street crimson like in an ancient painting. When mooring at East Lake at night, the moonlight drapes the hundred-foot cliffs in silver gauze. These rock walls left over from the Han Dynasty quarries have been transformed into natural ink paintings in the sound of oars and the light of lanterns. At the moment when the black-awning boat passes through Taogong Cave, the tinkling sound of water seeping from the rock crevices is like the sound of a zither left behind by the Jin people. Shaoxing has pickled all the romantic figures into the years: Wang Xizhi's Goose Pond is still waiting for its owner to return, the Sanwei Study of Lu Xun's former residence retains the "early" character carved by the teenager, and the sword of Qiu Jin's former residence is still humming in its scabbard. Every ripple here is rippling with allusions, and every blue brick is engraved with articles. While other ancient cities are busy selling hustle and bustle, Shaoxing still maintains the aloofness and composure of a literati. It doesn't need to speak, the water of Jian Lake, the bamboo of Lanting, and the Taidiao wine of Xianheng Hotel have already expressed its thousands of years of elegance.

Nearby attractions: - **Lu Xun's Former Residence (Zhou Family Old Mansion)**: The place where the Zhou family lived, showcasing the life scenes of a large family in the Qing Dynasty. - **Xianheng Hotel**: The place where Kong Yiji drank in Lu Xun's writings, where you can taste Shaoxing rice wine, aniseed beans and other authentic flavors. - **Shen Garden**: The witness of the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan, a classical garden, about 1 km from the former residence. - **Shaoxing Ancient City**: You can also visit historical blocks such as Cangqiao Straight Street and Bazibridge to experience the water town style. ### **Useful Information** - **Tickets**: Free (real-name reservation is required, some special exhibitions may be charged). - **Opening hours**: 8:30–17:00 (may be extended during peak season, closed on Mondays). - **Transportation**: Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to "Lu Xun's Hometown Station"; buses 8, 13, 24, etc. - **Suggested visiting time**: 2–3 hours (including the memorial hall). ### **Featured Experience** - **Study tour**: Suitable for family trips, combined with the texts "Hometown", "Village Opera" and other cultural study tours. - **Awning boat tour**: You can take an awning boat near the former residence to feel the charm of the water town. - **Creative shopping**: There are Lu Xun-themed bookstores and creative shops in the scenic area where you can buy prints, anthologies and other souvenirs. ### **Travel Tips** - There are many people during holidays, so it is recommended to arrive early or visit during off-peak hours. - Shaoxing rice wine popsicles, stinky tofu and other snacks are worth a try. - If you have enough time, you can plan a day trip combining other celebrity residences in Shaoxing (such as Cai Yuanpei and Wang Xizhi). Lu Xun's former residence is not only a historical building, but also a key to interpreting Lu Xun's literary world, suitable for literature lovers, history buffs and family tourists to experience in depth.

DAY 1⃣️ From Suzhou to Yue · Tracing Mountains and Waters 🚗Set off by car in the morning, drive through the thin mist of the Su-Jia-Hu Plain, and arrive in just two hours at this ancient city rated as the "Oriental Venice" by National Geographic. Head straight to East Lake first, where you can ride a bamboo raft through "Tao Gong Cave" between karst cliffs formed millions of years ago (the boatman will stop at the cave entrance for 1 minute, remember to capture the silhouettes against the light). In the afternoon, stroll through the West Small Road historical district, where salted ducks and dried mustard greens hang drying between blue-tiled white walls—exactly the "market life paintings" described by Wang Xizhi. DAY 2⃣️ Ink in the Bones · Cultural Heritage Tour 🛶Slip into Cangqiao Straight Street while the morning mist still lingers, where old tea drinkers sip from purple clay teapots by the riverside docks, and the clinking of tricycles mingles with the aroma of loose yellow wine at 3 yuan per cup. The Calligraphy Saint's hometown Ink Pool reflects the flying eaves of Cai Yuanpei's former residence. Consider wearing a plain linen dress for photos at "Ji Fang Bridge" to capture the crisscrossing bamboo poles for hanging clothes on both banks. In the evening, drive to Lanting, which coincides with the 41st Calligraphy Festival (continuing until April 30), and experience calligraphy creation with guidance from masters at the Qu Shui Liu Shang site. Be careful not to fall into the "free calligraphy experience" trap that leads to rice paper sales pitches. DAY 3⃣️ Thousand Years by the Water · Time Cellar 🌅The morning in Anchang Ancient Town belongs to the sound of oars and sauce jars. The handmade soy sauce from Renchang Sauce Garden at 12 yuan is more worth buying than internet-famous sausages. Consider staying at a waterside guesthouse, and take a bamboo lantern for night tours to see how AR technology in Keqiao Ancient Town projects "Lanting Xu" onto the thousand-year-old bridge. Before returning, don't forget to hunt for a 10-yuan tie-dye scarf at West Street Market—a more authentic Shaoxing memory than scenic area souvenirs. 📸9 Must-Visit Treasure Spots: 1️⃣ Ang Sang Lake: Ming Dynasty ancient towpath site, have the entire lake reflection to yourself on working days 2️⃣ East Lake Secret Realm: Take a boat to explore the "water and stone bonsai," with towering cliffs like natural ink-wash screens 3️⃣ West Small Road Mansion Gates: 72 alleys hiding Ming Dynasty officials' mansions, with brick carvings on lintels telling century-old family stories 4️⃣ Huanshan Road Dawn and Dusk: French plane trees shading bluestone paths, morning jogs meeting old Shaoxing locals walking birds in bamboo cages 5️⃣ Lanting Gathering: In the glazed light of "Tianzhang Temple," drink from winding streams across time with Wang Xizhi 6️⃣ Anchang Slow Time: Ride a black-awning boat under the Ruyi Bridge from the Qianlong era, while the boatwoman sings Yue Opera version of "Chai Tou Feng" 7️⃣ Keqiao Light and Shadow: At dusk, digital projections bring holographic Kunqu Opera "Peony Pavilion" to life on the Ming Dynasty ancient stage 8️⃣ Ten-Mile Lotus Pond: Visit Jinghu Wetland in July to experience the ancient method of "lotus leaf wrapped rice" taught by lotus pickers 9️⃣ Lu Xun's Hometown: Enjoy cicada songs at Three-Flavor Study at 7am, and look for Chinese foxglove and raspberry plants in Hundred Herbs Garden 🍜Food Radar: - "Two Trees Coffee" near Calligraphy Saint's hometown serves osmanthus rice wine latte (with real glutinous rice at the bottom!) - The old man's cart on Cangqiao Straight Street sells 1.5-yuan cream pastries that are crispier than the 8-yuan ones at trendy shops - "A-Guo Restaurant" on Fu Heng Street offers preserved vegetable braised pork belly, where the fat melts into amber-colored syrup that's killer with rice ⚠️Must-Read Before Your Trip: 1️⃣ Choose "Shaoxing Station" by high-speed rail as it's closer to scenic spots; BRT Line 1 from North Station takes 35 minutes directly to Lu Xun's hometown 2️⃣ Be careful wearing Hanfu on rainy days! The slipperiness of mossy stone paths rivals walking on ice 3️⃣ Look for the red label "Yiman" yellow wine popsicles, 5 yuan each with the flavor of eight-year-aged wine This city, where even bridge names follow tonal rhythms, is replacing the calls of trendy shops with the sound of boat oars. Avoid the tourist group peak hours of 10:00-15:00, and you'll discover grandmas on West Small Road still washing clothes in wooden basins, and breakfast aromas wafting from coal stoves under the Eight-Character Bridge—this is how a living Jiangnan should look.

🌸 Shaoxing adorned with Chinese rain tree blossoms, hiding the softest poetry verses of the Jiangnan region... 🌧️ In the misty spring rain Chinese rain tree blossoms weave a pale purple cloud White walls 🖼️ black tiles, geese 🦢 and rowing boats 🚣 Shaoxing at this moment Is full of the tender charm of Jiangnan 📍 Location: Cangqiao Straight Street, Shaoxing (next to Kong Yiji Restaurant, easily visible) 🚗 Parking: City Square - underground parking lot 📸 Actual photo taken on April 21, 2025 The Chinese rain tree on Cangqiao Straight Street is breathtakingly beautiful! Gorgeous in both sunny and rainy weather~ Currently in full bloom, perfect for spring photoshoots! The blooming season won't wait, miss it and you'll have to wait another year!