Shaoxing Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in May)

Anchang Ancient Town| Seeking the taste of the New Year

| Seeking the taste of the New Year. Yangshan Stone City →Anchang Ancient Town→ Narrow Tea Lake Ancient Canal Buying New Year's goods~ The strong New Year atmosphere, today is a happy day with cured food and historical culture. ①Go to Yangshan Stone City in the morning, which used to be a quarry, creating a stone city with strange rocks. It's very spectacular to look down from the top of the platform. ②10 minutes away, arrive at Anchang Ancient Town. In the twelfth lunar month, this word, which can only be seen in Lu Xun's novels now, is also completely preserved in Anchang. The water here is convenient, it used to be an economic town, many businessmen did business here and couldn't go home for the New Year, the local residents held activities in the twelfth lunar month to comfort their homesickness, there are various local snacks, which have been preserved to this day. This ancient town is also famous for its 'shiye', most of them come from Anchang Ancient Town. 'Shiye' was a profession in history, similar to the status of a consultant. Because they didn't have an official status, they could only sit in the back and listen to the trial. Once they found that the party's testimony was problematic, they would send a note. Renchang Soy Sauce Garden, a century-old soy sauce garden that has been on the tip of the tongue of China, is most famous for its mother and son sauce. Because there is a good soy sauce garden, the cured meat here is particularly famous. The production of sausages was listed on the intangible cultural heritage list in 2023. There are also characteristic intangible cultural heritage snacks, such as pulling white sugar and sweet rice wine steamed buns, which are worth tasting. There is also yellow wine, and popsicles and milk tea made with yellow wine are also special. Find a local small shop, sit by the river, and eat a few local dishes is also a good choice. ③30 minutes away, arrive at Narrow Tea Lake Ancient Canal in the afternoon. This lake is an inland lake, named after the production of Narrow Tea Lake fish. This rare fish has other familiar names, called anglerfish in Shanghai, and yellow spicy in Sichuan hot pot. In ancient times, boat trackers pulled the boat upstream on the ancient canal, and the piles of the canal also divided the water area into two parts. One side of the water is calm and can be used as a wind shelter. The entire canal is made of bluestone slabs, which was also called Baiyu Longdi Road in history. It has made a great contribution to water transportation and has greatly helped the economic development of Shaoxing. The sunset in the evening is very beautiful on the water surface

Always want to go to Jiangnan|Why not come to Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing

The real Jiangnan is in Shaoxing If you like the scenery of ancient towns and water towns, you might as well come to Shaoxing. Anchang Ancient Town is located in Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, and is also one of the four famous ancient towns in Shaoxing. Transportation: 🚇Hangzhou Metro directly to Yuezhou Avenue Station, take a taxi for 20 yuan to arrive 🚗Self-driving from Hangzhou, arrive in one hour 🚆Get off at Shaoxing North Station by high-speed rail, take a taxi for 30 yuan to arrive Tickets: 🆓Free If you take a sculling boat, it is 40 yuan, and three people can sit Enjoy the slow time here~ Food: Stinky tofu, soy sauce duck sausage, wine steamed buns, etc. There are yellow wine popsicles in summer and yellow wine milk tea in winter

Anchang ancient town

Today I went to visit Anchang ancient town. It is a beautiful area to stroll around and enjoy a Shaoxing rice wine ice cream (5 rmb). I do not recommend paying for the ticket to enter some of the buildings. Whilst it is only 50 rmb it seems a little expensive for what you get and I would prefer to just have strolled around the town. I spent a few hours here and I would definitely recommend it as part of an itinerary to visit Shaoxing. I went in the afternoon on a Sunday and it was very quiet. Maybe the heat had kept people away. There's lots of little restaurants but no one eating at them. I guess maybe some people would arrive in the evening instead. #shaoxing

Charmingly Primitive Old Town in Shaoxing 🎋

Anchang Ancient Town is located in Shaoxing county, near Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan district. The waterway is narrow and strips across the town with old Chinese style houses on both sides. The town looks charmingly primitive with its old stone bridges, walkways and local specialties such as the yellow wine, Anchang sausages and soy sauce roasted duck. It’s also a living area where I saw elders watching TV, playing majiang or preparing the town’s specials. I also spotted a cobbler at work 👞 For the first time, I saw boats rowed by feet🛶🦶There are also a bunch of restaurants, shops, teahouses and a Starbucks 🤭 The town isn’t overwhelmingly commercial which makes it a nice place to visit if you want to stroll around a place with a more traditional vibe of the Chinese lifestyle. Address ➡️ 安昌古镇 How to go ➡️ I joined a tour group which provided transport to the ancient town. I believe hiring a private driver or taking a taxi would be more convenient🙂 #thisischina #historicplaces #oldtown #ancientlandmark #ancientarchitecture #ancienttown #ancientvillage #ancientcanal #shaoxing #zhejiang

A complete guide to visiting the Keyan Scenic Area in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province

Transportation guide: There are buses available, but it is recommended to Highlight features: The stone scenery in Keyan is not purely natural. It has been created by generations of quarrying since the Three Kingdoms period, resulting in numerous stone walls and gorges. Among many works, the Keyan Big Buddha is the most representative. This Buddha is modeled after Maitreya Buddha, 20.8 meters high, in a seated posture. The Buddha's left hand rests on his knee, and his right hand is raised in a gesture of expounding the scriptures, known as the 'First Wonder of Keyan'. In addition to the Keyan Big Buddha, I personally recommend 'Spring Dawn of the Yue Girl'. The most touching is the Water Town Social Stage, a three-sided waterfront building that hosts performances on weekends, singing local Shaoxing operas such as Yue Opera, Lotus Fall, Shao Opera, etc., perfectly restoring Lu Xun's famous work 'Social Drama'. In Luzhen, you must visit the Town Hall. The highlight here is the situational performance, which takes you into the novel. Luzhen presents the characters mentioned by Mr. Lu Xun, such as Ah Q, Xianglin's wife, Lu Siye, Kong Yiji, Fake Foreign Devil, Wu Ma, Little D, etc., in the form of live actors. Opening hours: 8:00-16:30 Ticket price: 130 yuan, online purchase 115 Enjoy the autumn scenery. The Daxianglin Scenic Area is rich in vegetation. The most beautiful season in the scenic area is the autumn when osmanthus flowers bloom. The park has a group of ancient osmanthus trees from the Song Dynasty, which are lush and stretch for miles. The fragrance drifts with the wind for miles, intoxicating people. Taste the Buddha's philosophy. The scenic area is also the source of Buddhist culture. Longhua Temple and Tushita Heaven Palace are representative works. Especially Tushita Heaven Palace, it is definitely a landmark building in the scenic area. Looking down at Tushita Heaven Palace from the sky gives a different feeling. Especially when there are clouds and fog, the palace theme is sometimes submerged Shaoxing Tips: 1. The Keyan Scenic Area is composed of multiple sub-scenic areas. The tour time is 3-4 hours. If you include photo time, it is usually around 5 hours. Please arrange your energy reasonably. 2. This scenic area is a culmination of Jiangnan water town scenery and culture. It is recommended to read Lu Xun's novels before visiting. From virtual to reality, it's more fun to visit this way.

A Must Visit Gem in Shaoxing 🛶

I went to Shaoxing once on a day trip, but had no idea about this wonderful place until I stumbled on pictures of it! The Keyan Scenic Area is HUGE! It consists of three parts: 1️⃣ Tiangong Stone Buddha 2️⃣ Jianhu Scenic Area 3️⃣ Luzhen old town I went there during National week and made sure to arrive as early as possible, up to booking a hotel nearby. I started with the Tiangong Budhha which is where most people flock! The Stone Buddha was very impressive 👌🏼 The atmosphere was so calm and peaceful 😌 until the crowd arrived an hour later. There’s also relics, colorful paintings depicting history and temples. As you walk further, you’ll reach the Jian Lake Scenic area which was so picturesque with mountains and nature as backdrop! Wupeng boats native to Shaoxing on the lake were so charming! The entrance ticket includes 2 boat rides. The first will take you to a small island which felt rather plain. There was a restaurant, yellow wine sellers and a glass bridge which required an extra 20¥. I just walked to the exit where I caught the other boat taking tourists to Luxun’s old town. Luxun’s old town was lovely! There were restaurants with local dishes, a small museum, live Chinese old songs, souvenir shops and Jiangnan Style water canals with cobblestone pathways! It was relaxing to wander around and get some snaps 📸 The entrance ticket is expensive, but worth it! It also includes the boat rides. Entrance 🎫: 130¥ How to go ➡️Keyan Scenic Area, 柯岩风景区 I stayed at Mirror Lake hotel which is a 5 -10 min walk to the entrance. There’s a metro line connecting Shaoxing line 1 to Hangzhou line 5 which was a convenient option for me coming from Hangzhou. Taxi ride to the hotel/entrance is about 20 mins from Mingzhu Square 🚇 station, 明珠广场 #fallingforfall #buddha #scenicspotguide #scenicspotguide #naturelover #naturescapes #boatride #boattour #shaoxing #zhejiang

MUST VISIT PLACE IN SHAOXING!

A beautiful and peaceful place that is totally worth visiting. It has traditional architecture, greenery everywhere and has a huge Buddha carved in a rock which is stunning! . . . . #staycation #nationalpark #summervacation #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #couplestrip #adventure #naturalwonders #buddha #shaoxing

Shaoxing Keyan Scenic Area(绍兴柯岩风景区)

Shaoxing Keyan Scenic Area(绍兴柯岩风景区) is about 45-60 minutes bus from downtown. The scenic area welcomes its visitors with 10 meter forest greenery, while suddenly surprises you with an open view of a lake with a rock stone standing in it, and another rock stone besides it. Stunning as they are😘😍 The scenic area are divided into 3 main parts: 1⃣Keyan(柯岩) where you can enjoy the rocks, cliff, a small lake, and temple. 2⃣ Jianhu(鉴湖): sailing in the super huge lake, enjoy the breeze and greenery around the lake. 3⃣ Luzhen(鲁镇): where the famous writer Luxun wrote about the theater in his childhood, as well as some steams along the small Luther. 📍浙江省绍兴市柯桥区柯岩大道558号 🕙 8:00 -16:30 💰 Tickets: 130 RMB for Full package of Keyan柯岩+ Luzhen鲁镇+Jianhu鉴湖+boat, but can buy on Ctrip for 115 RMB only. #naturalwonders#summervacation#urbanexplorer

Xinchang, known as the 'Southeast Beauty', is also the essence of the 'Tang Poetry Road'

Xinchang, located in the eastern part of Zhejiang Province, was historically called Yandong and also known as Shicheng. The county was established in 908 AD, with a history of more than 1100 years. Xinchang boasts beautiful scenery and excellent ecology, with its beautiful mountains and waters earning it the reputation of 'Southeast Beauty', and it is also the essence of the 'Tang Poetry Road', 'Buddhist Journey', and 'Tea Origin'. Xinchang is situated on the golden tourism line in eastern Zhejiang, with a wealth of tourism resources, offering nearly 300 scenic spots to visit. To the east, Xinchang connects with Fenghua Xikou to Putuo, to the south it leads to Tiantai to Yandang, to the west it neighbors Dongyang Hengdian to Jinhua, and to the north it links Shaoxing to Hangzhou, integrating into the economic circle within 3 hours to Shanghai, 2 hours to Hangzhou, and 1 hour to Ningbo. When in Xinchang, the Dafo Temple is a must-visit. Hidden among the continuous Shicheng Mountains, the Dafo Temple scenic area is only separated from the Xinchang urban area by one mountain. The Dafo Temple within the scenic area is the only national key open temple in the Shaoxing area and is the birthplace of the sinicization of Buddhism, with a history of more than 1600 years. Inside the temple, there is a stone Maitreya Buddha statue, which took three generations of high monks to complete and is known as the 'Greatest Buddha in Southern China'. Along with the 'Thousand Buddha Zen Temple' in the scenic area, it is a national key cultural relic protection unit. The Shijiufeng scenic area also has many landscapes, located 22 kilometers from the county town, mainly composed of the Shijiufeng, Dragon Valley, Chongyang Palace, and Silicified Wood National Geopark. Among them, Shijiufeng is a typical Danxia landform, with nineteen peaks stretching in a line along the river, majestic and beautiful, making it the preferred place for climbing and fitness; the Dragon Valley Feilong Walkway is built according to the mountain terrain, with a total length of 3200 meters, including a 128-meter glass suspension walkway, extending out to a glass viewing platform that is 4.5 meters long and 1.5 meters wide, making it the most distinctive sightseeing walkway in Zhejiang Province so far. Additionally, the Tianzhu Fairy Scenic Area is located at the source of the Ten-mile Qianxi in Xinchang, a paradise for summer retreats, vacations, and mountain climbing; the Qipan Fairy Valley Scenic Area with its clear streams, waterfalls, and peculiar rocks, displays the harmonious charm of nature and is also worth a good visit. In Xinchang, you can also check in at the China Tea Market Scenic Area and Dali Silk World Scenic Area for leisure and shopping. Traveling in Xinchang, you can also taste many special snacks, such as Xinchang fried rice cakes, taro dumplings, wheat cakes, zhali noodles, huolatou, wheat flower soup, spring pancakes, steamed soup buns, etc., enjoying the delicious flavors. Therefore, traveling to Xinchang is also the beginning of a carbohydrate kingdom journey.

With a single thought of purity, lotuses bloom everywhere

a single thought of purity, lotuses bloom everywhere Xinchang, a treasure of a county town, not only boasts the sky-reaching peaks of Mount Tianmu, but also the Dafo Temple, known as the earliest southern grotto statues akin to Dunhuang in the Yue Kingdom. The temple's architecture is built according to the mountain's terrain, scattered and orderly, covering a large area. An afternoon passes by as you walk up and down the mountain, stopping here and there. It was here that the world's number one swordsman, Li Xiangyi, became the wandering physician Li Lianhua. It was also here that Zhang Wuji recalled the mnemonic of the Nine Yang True Classic: 'Let others be aggressive as they please, while the bright moon shines over the great river.' It seems that the tranquility here makes it easy to hear the voice within.

Xinchang Dafo Temple, a seriously underrated ancient temple

It's no wonder it was chosen as a filming location for 'Zhou Sheng Ru Gu'! The scenic area is huge, it took from 1 pm to 5 pm to check in at all the spots 🎫Ticket: 80r/person if booked on the app on the same day, 70r/person if booked a day in advance 🚗Self-driving: 1.5H drive from Shaoxing 🅿️Parking: You can park inside the residential area on Wozhou Road for free, there might not be available spots in the scenic area ⏰Hours: 6:00-17:00 📒Recommended Tour Route Visitor Center--Shuanglin Grottoes (Reclining Buddha Hall)---Skywalk---Qianfo Zen Temple---City God Temple---Buddha Heart Square---Dafo Temple---Daxiong Treasure Hall (The largest Buddha in the south of the Yangtze River)---New Daxiong Treasure Hall---Dabei Pavilion---Return to Buddha Heart Square---Prajna Valley---Qiguang Clean Temple---Ksitigarbha Hall---Wanfo Pagoda ⭐️Food 1. There is a Buddha Heart Vegetarian Noodle shop next to Buddha Heart Square 2. You can also eat on Wozhou Road and then walk to Dafo Temple ‼️Attention!! 1. On rainy days, the road surface is wet, be sure to wear anti-slip shoes, and you can bring your own water and food in case you get hungry 2. This place is really suitable for shooting ancient costume films haha, it is recommended that babies can dress up beautifully~

Discover an Underrated Gem of a Temple in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai Region (With Guide)

The Xinchang Dafo Temple, hailed as the 'Dunhuang of Yue Kingdom', is a perfect place for a breath of fresh air on a hike It's also a popular filming location for many TV dramas. I've compiled a detailed travel guide, so take note!❗️❗️ ✅Xinchang Dafo Temple Travel Route Walk past the pavilion in the lake➡️Arrive at Mingjing Lake + Shuanglin Grottoes + Asia's Largest Reclining Buddha➡️Stroll the skywalk to check in at the Thousand Buddha Hall + City God Temple - Buddha Heart Square➡️Lotus Pond + Dafo Temple Gate➡️Pass by the Fish Release Pond➡️Enter the Shicheng Ancient Temple + the Largest Buddha in Southern China➡️Return the same way to the Fish Release Pond➡️Cross the forest to reach Prajna Valley➡️Ten Thousand Buddha Pagoda➡️Buddha Mountain Sacred Mirror➡️Petrified Forest + Dinosaur Park➡️Exit ✅Must-See Attractions and Locations 1️⃣Asia's Largest Reclining Buddha Carved from the original rock formation in the grotto, the reclining Buddha is 37 meters long and 9 meters high. 📍Location: Ascend the stone steps on the left side of Mingjing Lake 2️⃣The Largest Buddha in Southern China It's the only remaining early grotto sculpture in southern China. The Dafo Temple Gate, the 'Fu' character yellow wall, and the Xiaoyao Tower were filming locations for 'Zhou Sheng Ru Gu' and 'Jin Xin Si Yue', making them perfect spots for drama fans to visit. 📍Location: Enter the temple gate from Buddha Heart Square and proceed to the Great Buddha Hall 3️⃣Prajna Valley Originally a Ming dynasty underground quarry, now showcasing Prajna culture with dark cliffs and water curtain waterfalls creating a beautiful scene. Two grotto statues are must-visit spots. 📍Location: There's a small door to the right of the Buddha statue wall at the seven-level waterfall 4️⃣Buddha Mountain Sacred Mirror A very large Maitreya Buddha, perfectly blending natural mountain with man-made head, making the Buddha seem like a mountain and the mountain like a Buddha, hence the name 'Buddha Mountain Sacred Mirror' 5️⃣Lantern Festival There are many lanterns placed around the scenic area, making it very lively during the New Year period, and an evening stroll in the park is not to be missed ✅Knowledge Points 1️⃣Thousand Buddha Monastery Another grotto sculpture besides the Great Buddha, predating the Great Buddha, retains the style of the Southern Dynasties, and is an ancient grotto sculpture art building of great research value 2️⃣City God Temple Originally built during the Song dynasty, it was relocated here from the west gate of the county town in 1986 ⚠️Tips to Avoid Pitfalls 1. Book tickets a day in advance to save 10r 2. After ticket inspection, don't rush to get on the tour bus, it's only a few minutes walk, and you can enjoy the lakeside scenery along the way 🚗Transportation 1. High-speed train Arrive at Shengzhou Xinchang Train Station, take the 'Xinchang 22' bus to the 'Dafo Mountain' bus stop 2. Self-driving Navigate directly to the attraction, parking is available at the entrance 🎫Ticket Information: 80r 🕒Opening Hours: 08:00-17:00 📍Navigation Location: No. 117 Renmin West Road, Xinchang County, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province ⛰️Distance: About 8 kilometers, takes about 3 hours, mainly on foot, the mountain is not high 🏰Nearby Attractions: Qipan Xian Valley, Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area, Tianmu Mountain Scenic Area, Wozhou Lake, Meizhu Ancient Village, can be combined for a one-day or two-day tour in Xinchang

With a heart as vast as mountains and seas, serene and uncompetitive, greetings to you, Shaoxing

Zhejiang, Shaoxing, is a city with a history of 2,500 years, tracing back to the ancient state of Yue. Renowned names such as Goujian, Fan Li, and Xi Shi, and their well-known stories have been quietly passed down through the ages. Here, taking a boat might be more convenient than driving, as one glance at Jiangnan reveals a landscape filled with small bridges over flowing water and households...

After traveling for 5 years, I've been to Shaoxing 7 times and my heart still flutters

In the 5th year of traveling, I visited Shaoxing 7 times, averaging once or twice a year. I love the Jiangnan region, but I love Shaoxing even more. I've always been fond of Jiangnan since I was young, and as soon as I grew up and could travel on my own, I went to Jiangnan countless times, but it was always Hangzhou and Suzhou, never Shaoxing. It wasn't until the autumn of 2017, while sitting on the high-speed train from Yiwu to Hangzhou, that I passed by a city with pink walls, black tiles, and small bridges over flowing water, which struck my heart. I quickly took out my phone to check the map - where was this place? The map showed it was Shaoxing. From that moment on, the initial image of Shaoxing took root in my heart. Three months later, I made a special trip to Shaoxing. As the year was drawing to a close, the winter in Shaoxing was misty with drizzling rain. Walking on the stone-paved roads with an umbrella, looking at the old residential buildings on both sides of the river, I felt a warm and familiar sensation, as if I had been there before. Ah, this is the Jiangnan in my heart. I had been searching for Jiangnan in Hangzhou and Suzhou, not realizing that the real Jiangnan was in Shaoxing. Pushing open the wooden door of the homestay I had booked in advance, the decoration of the old Shaoxing residence greeted me. The flower and pot on the table, the dim light... I seemed to have walked into the old times of Shaoxing. Holding a pot of warm, fine Shaoxing yellow wine given by the owner, I took a sip. It warmed my heart and stomach, and my first date with Shaoxing began amidst this tender warmth. For the first time, I visited Shen Garden, exploring the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan. During my studies, I had shed tears over their love and hate several times. Now, walking among the grass and trees of Shen Garden, I imagined their feelings and appearances back then. For the first time, I visited the former residence of Lu Xun, the Sanwei Study. Finally, I arrived at the master's hometown. It was so beautiful. Although Lu Xun's writing was powerful, his family home was so gentle and graceful. For the first time, I visited Kong Yiji's tavern, chewing on fennel beans and revisiting Kong Yiji's articles, imagining the scenes of that time, and feeling deeply moved. For the first time, I visited the Orchid Pavilion, seeing where Wang Xizhi wrote the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion. Reading the Preface inscribed on the Orchid Pavilion stele, although I had read it countless times, this time was different. The artistic conception was profound. For the first time, I visited the ancient town of Anchang. The festive atmosphere of the town amazed me. Rows of cured meat, soy sauce ducks, and the extended market along the river with a dazzling array of New Year goods suddenly brought back the atmosphere of celebrating the New Year in my childhood. It was wonderful. For the first time, I tasted Shaoxing cuisine and couldn't stop ever since. Endless nostalgia, my favorites are drunken chicken, drunken shrimp, and 'Shaoxing Three Delicacies.' I eat them every time I go. I love Shaoxing cuisine so much, the aftertaste lingers. For the first time, I tasted Shaoxing's pastries, sticky and sweet, with a rich variety. Truly a paradise for heavy sticky food lovers. For the first time, I tasted Shaoxing's yellow wine popsicle, only then realizing that popsicles could be spiked with alcohol. The taste was incredibly unique, quite intoxicating. For the first time, I took a ride on Shaoxing's black-awning boat, slowly swaying between the rivers, watching the black and white old buildings on both sides, immersed in the misty rain of Jiangnan, romantic feelings surged, making one unable to resist expressing them in words. For the first time, I walked through Shaoxing's old alleys, seeing the coal stoves outside the pink-walled and black-tiled old houses, watching the old grandmother washing clothes in the river, observing the handwritten signs of the yellow wine shops, and the time-honored pastry shops. This is the lively atmosphere of old Shaoxing, seeping into one's heart. For the first time, wearing a cheongsam and holding an oil-paper umbrella, I took my first set of retro photos on the old alley's bluestone road, which reminded me of Dai Wangshu's 'Rain Alley' and the girl with the oil-paper umbrella. Shaoxing encapsulates the scenery of Jiangnan, the misty rain of Jiangnan, the poetic charm of Jiangnan, the grace of Jiangnan, the small bridges and flowing waters of Jiangnan, the stories of Jiangnan. Once I came here, I could never let go of Shaoxing. Until the 7th visit, my feelings for Shaoxing remained as before, as fresh, curious, and affectionate as the first time I stepped into Shaoxing. The 7 times are not the point, I will come again~

Lu Xun's Hometown

Read the master's books, visit the master's hometown. 📍Shao Xing It's dizzying, it's intoxicating, it's from the books. The popsicles are of yellow wine, the milk tea is of yellow wine, the crabs are also of yellow wine.

Shaoxing Scenery

Over the past few years, I have visited many ancient towns, but it was not until I arrived in Shaoxing that I realized~~ This is exactly the Jiangnan style I've been longing for. Here, there is no strong commercial atmosphere. Instead, there is more of a cultural history and the warmth of everyday life. Everywhere you look, there are grey bricks and black tiles, small bridges over flowing water, and every sight is filled with beauty and comfort. I really want to stay here for a month~ Address: Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province About Transportation High-speed rail: Take the high-speed train to Shaoxing North Station, or the train to Shaoxing Station. Airplane: You can choose to fly to Hangzhou, then take the subway there, about 2h. Self-driving: It takes about 1 hour to drive from Hangzhou to Shaoxing~ Shaoxing Travel Guide One-day tour itinerary: Lu Xun's Hometown - West Xiaolu - Yangming's Hometown - Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown (West Xiaolu, Cangqiao Straight Street, Bazi Bridge - the scenery is similar, if you only have one day you can choose to visit one of them) Two-day tour itinerary: Day 1 Lu Xun's Hometown - Xu Wei Art Museum and Green Vine Bookstore - Cangqiao Straight Street

In 2023, I visited 18 of the most beautiful ancient towns and villages in Jiangnan!

🌸【The most beautiful ancient towns and villages I visited in 2023】🌸 1. 🌺Nanxun Ancient Town The beauty of Nanxun, a simple but not monotonous water town.🚣 2. 🌸The hometown of the sage of books Jiangnan misty rain, the small bridge flowing water people's home full of simple charm.🏘 3. 🎋Xishang Village Xu Guanghan's same swing place, Wan'an Bridge is an excellent photo spot.📸 4. 🌾Anchang Ancient Town Must take the special black awning boat, feel the strong folk customs.🛶 5. 🌇Xitang Ancient Town The beauty of Xitang at sunset is intoxicating.🌅 6. 🎻Wuzhen A very famous ancient town, you must have heard of Wuzhen Drama Festival!🎶 7. 🌳Tongli Ancient Town The ancient town with pure ancient charm and simple folk customs.🎨 8. 🏯Twenty-eight ancient towns Full of rivers and lakes atmosphere, the ancient town pavilion can enjoy the panorama.🛤 9. 🌾Songyang·Lishui A village with a super sense of age, a treasure land suitable for all seasons.🎁 10. 🐟Fish Harbor Ancient City A creative ancient fishing town full of culture, with lots of fun attractions!🎣 11. 🏞Gexian Village Resort A paradise in the world of fairy tales, beautiful day and night.🖼 12. 🏮Wu Girl State Resort Pavilions, elegant style, and exciting light shows and iron flowers.🎇 13. 🌸Jingdezhen·Jiangxi The hometown of porcelain, with a strong artistic atmosphere.🎻 14. 🏘Yangchan Earthen Building The ancient village surrounded by golden color, interesting with the autumn drying people's home.🌻 15. 🌉Xijin Ferry Ancient Street 'One glance at ten thousand years' of Zhenjiang San Shan Yi Du.🎑 16. 🎨Yaoli Ancient Town A leisurely and colorful ancient town full of poetic and picturesque.🎯 17. 🏰Huizhou Ancient City One of the four ancient cities in China, with unique Huizhou architecture.🛕 18. 🌾Wuyuan Huangling The ancient and civilized Wuyuan attractions, not to be missed!🎊 🌺The simple folk customs of ancient towns and villages, Are the classics inherited from ancient to modern times. When you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, Come and stay in these ancient towns and villages for a few days!💒

Don't miss the most beautiful ancient towns and villages in Jiangnan

⭕️⭕️⭕️Small bridges, flowing water, and homes, the scenery is as poetic and picturesque as the portrayal of the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan 🔥Recommendations for the most beautiful ancient towns and villages in Jiangnan🔥 🌹Nanxun Ancient Town: Nanxun, Nanxun, a simple but not monotonous water town. 🌹Shusheng's Hometown: Jiangnan misty rain, the small bridge and flowing water are full of simple style. 🌹Xishang Village: Xu Guanghan's same style swing, Wan'an Bridge is an excellent position. 🌹Anchang Ancient Town: You must take the characteristic awning boat, the local customs are very strong. 🌹Xitang Ancient Town: Xitang in the sunset, it's beautiful. 🌹Wuzhen: One of the most famous ancient towns, you must have heard of Wuzhen Drama Festival. 🌹Tongli Ancient Town: The ancient town with a very positive folk style. 🌹Twenty-eight ancient towns: The ancient town full of rivers and lakes, you can see the whole view on the pavilion in the ancient town. 🌹Lishui Songyang: The village is super vintage, very treasure, suitable for all seasons. 🌹Yugang Ancient City: A cultural and creative ancient fishing town with many small scenic spots to play. 🌹Gexian Village: The paradise in the fairy world, it looks good day and night. 🌹Wu Girl State: The pavilions and pavilions are outstanding, don't miss the light show and iron flower. 🌹Jingdezhen: Known as the porcelain capital, it has a strong artistic connotation. 🌹Yangchan Tulou: The ancient village surrounded by golden color and the autumn drying people, the earth building under the warm sun is particularly vibrant. 🌹Xijin Ferry: One of the three mountains and one ferry in Zhenjiang City, you can "see ten thousand years at a glance". 🌹Yaoli Ancient Town: The leisurely and colorful ancient town is super poetic and picturesque. 🌹Huizhou Ancient City: One of the four ancient cities in China, the Huizhou architectural style is unique and chic. 🌹Huangling: The ancient civilization that has been around for a long time, a must-see spot in Wuyuan. 🔥The simple folk customs of the ancient towns and villages are classics that have been continued from ancient times to the present. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, these ancient villages and towns are suitable for a few days of stay.

Feel the Shaoxing Water Town Cultural Food Day Tour When it comes to Shaoxing, everyone first thought of Lu Xuns hometown Hundred Grass Garden and Sanwei Bookstore In fact, there are still many places to learn about Shaoxing culture/ Hh/ can arrange a day to go to these places by the way Shaoxing cuisine to the roadside of Lufu is still inhabited by local residents as if time to stay in their original In the time slowly moving forward, you can see that the plaque main hall and the entrance beam are all hung in the lobby of the Lufu fu, which is located by the stream. The whole column, the beam body has no extra decoration, the whole building is simple and shocking Before this, Lufu is not open to the public. Now the main hall has been repaired and can be visited Address: No.169, Xinhe, Shaoxing Hh/ Different from Lufu, the books hometown seems to be more popular can be seen everywhere selling snacks and souvenirs, visitors coming and going here There are former residences of Cai Yuanpei, Lushan Academy, Zhuangyuan Pavilion, Wenbi Tower and Wang Xizhi One of the former residences tells the temple (need to buy tickets separately) The reason why the ringing of the temple is one of the former residences of Wang Xizhi, is said to be because the former love geese of Wang Xizhi swallowed the pearl the same room The monk thought that everyone misunderstood himself and hanged himself. Wang Xizhi commemorated him to change his house to Jiezhu Temple Address: No.62, Lushan Street, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing In this neighborhood, there is a restaurant that can taste authentic Shaoxing wine - Gu Yue Long Shan Restaurant here will prepare six different flavors of Shaoxing rice wine (original, yuan red, rice, good brew, fragrant snow, rice wine) Definitely can find a suitable one for you, girls recommend Xiangxue taste dishes are traditional Shaoxing dishes, more recommended stinky tofu Address: 557 Shaoxing Road, Shaoxing Yan Anchang Guzhen In the afternoon, you can go to the ancient town of Anchang, which is a little farther away. It is also a famous place in Shaoxing the ancient town is divided into two sides by the river, one side is the place where the town residents live, and the other side is the town market. In the middle of the restaurant river, there are ships coming and going. / Hh / sell the local specialties on the market

A two-day, one-night food, accommodation, and travel guide for Shaoxing

Shaoxing is perfect for a spontaneous weekend getaway, staying for one or two nights. There's no need for detailed planning, as the places to visit and eat are all close by. ☑️ Play: ▪️ Visited the Herb Garden and Sanwei Study House, both located on the same street in Lu Xun's hometown. ▪️ Went to East Lake, took a ride on a black-awning boat, entered the park and got on the boat at Gate 2, and directly exited the park after disembarking, which made for a smooth route. ▪️ Visited the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy and Cang Bridge, two places that are similar but not together. Prefer the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy first. ☑️ Eat: ▪️ Had the top-ranked Xu's Ciwu Noodles, which were indeed delicious, better than those in Zhuji. ▪️ Tried the Yiman brand yellow wine popsicles, tasty and available everywhere. ▪️ Drank yellow wine milk tea at the Daughter's Red flagship store, definitely more authentic than what's sold on the streets, see the address in the picture. ▪️ Coffee at West Street No. 9, right at one of the entrances to the Sage of Calligraphy's hometown, good for a rest and a drink. ☑️ Stay: ▪️ Hua Jian Fu, Chao Hua Xi Shi Hotel. Located on the street of Lu Xun's hometown, extremely convenient and very new, recommended.