[2025 Shaoxing Attraction] Travel Guide for Xiantao Cave (Updated May)

📍Shaoxing East Lake | Step into the ink-wash Jiangnan East Lake is also a must-see place This is the filming location of the classic "Journey to the West" ✅Location 📍Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area ⏰Boating ends at 16:30 ✅Transportation 🚘Self-driving: Only 40 minutes from Hangzhou (During the National Day holiday, it took us about 80 minutes to drive from Hangzhou to East Lake) 🎫Ticket information Adult ticket 💰50 Seniors, children, and students enjoy half-price discounts Children under 1.2 meters are free Boat ticket 40/person one way about 15-20 minutes 💰200 for a boat for 4 people A: Metasequoia Wharf ➡️ No. 2 Wharf B: No. 2 Wharf ➡️ Metasequoia Wharf ✨It is recommended to choose a one-way boat tour. We took a boat in and walked out. When there are many people, it is recommended to visit in the opposite direction. There are fewer people at Wharf No. 2, and it is faster to buy tickets on site. ✨If you want to take beautiful photos, it is recommended to charter a boat. Otherwise, it is not convenient to take photos with two people sitting on each side. It is more cost-effective to buy four tickets directly 💰160. ✅Hiking route around the lake (about 1 hour) Lanyue Bridge ➡️ Lanyue Pavilion ➡️ Metasequoia Forest ➡️ Qin Bridge ➡️ Xiantao Cave ➡️ Trumpet Cave ➡️ Xiachuan Cave ➡️ Taogong Cave

East Lake has precipitous cliffs and deep pools formed from quarrying since the Han Dynasty. In the late Qing Dynasty, Tao Junxuan, the 45th-generation descendant of Tao Yuanming, a famous scholar from Kuaiji, built a dam to enclose the lake, forming East Lake. After more than a hundred years of decoration by several generations, East Lake has mountains, water, rocks, caves, bridges, dikes, boats, flowers, trees, pavilions, and towers, making it a Jiangnan garden that integrates elegance, danger, majesty, and wonder. There are attractions such as Tao Gong Cave and Xiantao Cave in the lake; the shadows of the rocks in the green pool and the sound in the empty valley are incredibly beautiful. It is known as the "No. 1 Water and Rock Bonsai in the World" and is one of the three famous lakes in Zhejiang. 📝Scenic Area Route Tips: East Lake Scenic Area is actually very small. There are three routes from the North Gate to the farthest end of the scenic area: 1️⃣After entering the park, walk along the leftmost road, keeping close to the white wall (photo 20). You can reach the farthest end of the scenic area in about 1 km. The road is flat and suitable for tourists who do not have the energy and are unwilling to spend money. 2️⃣Take a Wupeng boat on the waterway. It costs CNY 60 for a one-way trip for a boat of 4 people. This is a tour route that saves effort and has a good view. It is generally recommended to walk in and then take a boat back at the far end. 3️⃣After entering the scenic area, walk to the far right, you can climb the mountain. Although it takes effort and the slope is very steep, there are certain risks, but as the saying goes, the most beautiful scenery is always at the top (photos 4–10). Mountain climbing is open from 8:30–15:30. 📍Detailed address: 945 Yundong Road, Gaobu Street, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City. 🚉Transportation Guide: 🚌‌Bus No. 1‌: Depart from Shaoxing Railway Station and go directly to East Lake Scenic Area Station. 🚌‌Bus No. 57‌: Depart from Shaoxing North Station, take BRT Line 1 to Zhongxing Road Renmin Road Intersection Station, and then transfer to Bus No. 57 to reach East Lake Scenic Area Station. 🚌‌Bus No. 37‌: Direct to East Lake Scenic Area Station. 🚗Drive to the North Gate Parking Lot of East Lake. 🎫Ticket information: Adult ticket CNY 50. 🕙Business hours: 8:00–17:00, entry is not allowed after 16:30.

✨ Shaoxing East Lake | A limited-time spring landscape painting, a hidden gem in the south of the Yangtze River where you can boat through stone caves ✨ ——Visit the same filming location as *Journey to the West* and experience the magic of a thousand-year-old quarry Ride a wupeng boat through "Fairy Peach Cave" | Travel through a landscape painting and get a unique perspective Pick spring tea in the mountaintop tea garden | Free experience in a 10-mu tea field, take beautiful forest photos Watch a traditional water village opera | Enjoy yellow wine with Yue Opera and unlock the charm of Shaoxing described by Lu Xun Explore the Han Dynasty quarry ruins | Touch the traces of thousands of years of chiseling under the cliffs

As a native of Shaoxing, I highly recommend East Lake for a leisurely stroll! Recommended walking route around the lake! Lanyue Bridge → Lanyue Pavilion → Metasequoia Forest → Tao Club → Qin Bridge → Xiaojixuan → Xiantao Cave → Trumpet Cave → Xiachuan Bridge → Jishou Building → Tongyi School → Finally, walk straight along the river to exit the scenic area. The theater is located at East Lake Tongyi School (just walk to the end) Performance schedule (weekends and public holidays) 10:40–11:10 13:30–14:00 If you want to visit, plan your time accordingly.

👋, today I'm going to introduce you to Xiantao Cave in Shaoxing 😎 📍Location: Xiantao Cave is located in Niomen Mountain, Gaobu Street, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area (southeast corner). 💡Origin of the name: There are two theories about the origin of the name Xiantao Cave. One is that the cave entrance on the cliff looks like a fairy peach; the other is that it is said that the Queen Mother once planted a fairy peach tree here. In order to prevent the fairy peach from being stolen, she sent a heavenly general to guard it. The heavenly general's chair is hollowed out above the stone gate, so it is named "Xiantao Cave". Tao Junxuan, a famous scholar in the Qing Dynasty, also wrote a couplet on both sides of the cave door, with the first line being "The cave is 500 feet deep and the bottom is not visible", and the second line being "The peach blossoms once every three thousand years". 🎯Featured landscape: There is a lake in the cave, and there is a door in the cave, which is a prominent feature of Xiantao Cave. This was originally a green stone mountain. After thousands of years of mining, it has formed unique cliffs and deep caves. The lake water surrounds it. When you take a awning boat slowly into the cave, it seems to have entered a wonderful world. You can truly feel the wonder of "the cave is in the mountain, and the lake is in the cave". 🕙Opening hours: 08:00 - 17:00 (specific opening hours may be adjusted according to the arrangement of the scenic spot). 💰Tickets: No need to buy tickets separately, included in the East Lake Scenic Area ticket or Shaoxing Ancient City ticket. If you're visiting Shaoxing, don't miss the mysterious and unique Xiantao Cave, come and feel the magic of nature and the historical and cultural heritage of Shaoxing 😜

Shaoxing East Lake is one of the three famous lakes in Zhejiang Province and is known as the "mountain and water bonsai" of Jiangnan. The following is a guide to visiting Shaoxing East Lake: • Opening hours: 08:00-17:00 (Monday to Sunday from January 1 to December 31) • Ticket price: Full price 50 yuan, half price 25 yuan. Some people can enjoy free tickets or half-price discounts. For specific preferential policies, please refer to the scenic spot announcement. • Transportation Guide: • Bus: Take bus No. 1a, No. 1, No. 37, No. 38, No. 57, No. 7, or Express No. 7 to Donghu Scenic Area Station, which is within walking distance. • Self-driving: You can navigate directly to Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area. • Tour route: • Route 1: After entering the scenic area, take a paddle boat to enjoy the beautiful scenery of East Lake. After getting ashore, stroll along the path by the lake and enjoy the beautiful scenery along the way. • Route 2: Walk around the lake and check in at the filming location of the 1986 version of "Journey to the West" to experience the unique scenery of "a miniature of Jishan and Jianshui, with the beauty of the West Lake". • Recommended attractions: • Taogong Cave: The shape of the cave is like a well, and there is a cool breeze inside the cave. • Xiantao Cave: The cave is in the lake, and there is a lake in the cave, just like a fairy peach. • Food recommendations: Shaoxing rice wine, stinky tofu, cream-fried pork, etc. • Accommodation recommendation: There are many hotels and B&Bs to choose from in the surrounding area, and you can choose according to your budget and needs. • Notes: • It is recommended to book tickets and accommodation in advance. • Pay attention to weather conditions and arrange your trip accordingly. • Protect the environment and do not litter in the scenic area. • Comply with scenic area regulations and do not climb unopened areas. • Be careful to protect yourself from the sun when visiting in the summer and keep warm in the winter. I hope this guide is helpful to you and I wish you a pleasant time in Shaoxing East Lake!

🌈Shaoxing East Lake｜Check in at the filming location of the Kingdom of Women in the 1986 version of "Journey to the West"|||🚣‍♀️🚣‍♀️🚣‍♀️ This time when I came to Shaoxing, I arranged a visit to East Lake. It is a 15-minute drive from Lu Xun's hometown. · 🏷️Donghu Lake is one of the three famous lakes in Zhejiang Province and is also the filming location for the Kingdom of Women in the 1986 version of Journey to the West. Although East Lake is small in area, its scenery is very pleasant. There are steep cliffs, caves in the lake, pavilions, green mountains and clear waters, and a new scene at every step. Become a famous garden! · 🏷️It only takes 2 hours to visit Donghu Lake. You can choose to take a Wupeng boat or walk. I took a Wupeng boat in and then walked out. The one-way walk takes about 20 minutes. · 📌It is recommended to go in the morning and go against the light in the afternoon! ! ! 📚Practical information of scenic spots ⛰️Full name of the scenic spot: East Lake 🌟Scenic spot level: 4A 📍Detailed address: Yundong Road, Donghu Town, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City 🚗Transportation strategy: Take a taxi or bus No. 1, 7, or 57 to [Donghu Scenic Area Station], and walk 800 meters to reach the scenic area 🕙Opening hours: 8:00-17:00 🌄【Tour route】 1⃣️ Walk in (30min) and return by boat (15min) 2⃣️Round trip by boat (30 minutes) 3⃣️Walking the whole way (1h+) The walking distance is far and you can't take pictures of the nearby stone walls. There are many people queuing at the entrance pier, so it is recommended to choose a route ❶ to save time and effort 🚣As you follow the boatman across the winding lake, the cool air hits you in the face, and you are surrounded by thousand-foot cliffs on all sides. The sound is transmitted through the empty valley, and the artistic conception of sitting in a well and observing the sky emerges leisurely! 📷【Photography Tips】 ✔️OOTD: White + Chinese style outfit is recommended ✔️Point ❶The lotus pond at the entrance is really beautiful after the rain ✔️Location ❷ A small path near the cliff cave 🌿 It is in the shade and not too sunny ✔️Point ❸ The distance between the two people on the boat is very close, 📱 Use 0.5 wide angle to see the whole picture🌷 PS: The scenery is the same on the way back and forth, so you can take more photos on the way back; if there are not many people, you can ask the driver to stop by the stone wall for a while. Look at the flat mountains, rhythmic waters, and strange caves of Shaoxing. Every scene across East Lake is like transporting you back from ancient times to the present. See the 2,500-year-old Shaoxing

👍Recommended reason: Shaoxing Donghu is like a dazzling pearl embedded in the water towns of Jiangnan. Here, you can find cliffs carved by nature, crystal-clear lake water, and gently swaying black-awning boats🛶, as if it were a natural ink painting that makes people linger and forget to return😜. 📅Travel guide: 👉It is recommended to enter the park in the early morning or evening when the light is soft and the scenery is more charming. 👉Stroll along the lakeside and enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. 👉Take a black-awning boat to go deep into the lake and experience the unique water scenery🎑. 🏨Accommodation guide: You can choose to stay in a characteristic homestay or hotel🏩 near Donghu, with elegant environment and thoughtful service, allowing you to get a good rest after a day of play😴. Scenic area transportation: 🚌Bus: You can take a bus. 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Shaoxing Donghu Scenic Area, there are parking lots around. Scenic area tickets: 🎫Adult ticket is 50 yuan. The one-way boat ride is 40 yuan, with a boat seating 4 people, about 15 minutes. Must-visit scenic spots: 👉Xiantao Cave: Unique shape, like a fairyland. 👉Taogong Cave: Long history, full of mystery✨. 👉Qin Bridge: Simple and elegant, perfect for photography📷. Photography tips: 📸Use the reflection of the lake to shoot symmetrical beauty. 📸Capture the moment when the black-awning boat glides across the water to add a sense of movement. 📸Use the cliff as a background to highlight the person and create a grand picture🎨. 💗Other tips: Pay attention to sun protection🌞, and bring comfortable shoes👟 for better touring.

|Off-season tourism + free admission to scenic spots is so cool!. At the end of January, I went to Shaoxing, which everyone says is the best place to experience the south of the Yangtze River, before the Chinese New Year. I found out that the scenic spots are now free of charge, until 3.31 you can make a reservation by searching for Shaoxing Cultural Tourism Group in the green app, There are also QR codes at the entrances of each scenic spot, on-site reservations are completely ok! If it is during the Spring Festival, it is better to make a reservation in advance