Three Days Exploring Shaoxing Water Town

🌸 Shaoxing Three Days Two Nights Leisure Travel Guide (Budget for Two: 3000 RMB)
Theme: Water Town Ancient Charm · Slightly Tipsy on Yellow Wine · Footsteps of Literati

📅 Itinerary Overview

Budget: 3000 RMB (including transportation/accommodation/tickets/food)
Accommodation: Homestays near Lu Xun’s Former Residence / Calligraphy Sage’s Former Residence (2 nights about 600 RMB)
Transportation: High-speed train + city bus/shared bike (about 500 RMB)
Special Experiences: Wupeng Boat, Yellow Wine Milk Tea, Shaoxing Cuisine, Calligraphy Alley

Day 1: Lu Xun’s Former Residence · First Impressions of the Water Town
🚄 Morning: Arrive in Shaoxing

High-speed train from Hangzhou/Shanghai to Shaoxing North Station (about 1 hour, ticket around 50 RMB per person), taxi to downtown (about 40 RMB).

🍜 Lunch: Xianheng Restaurant (about 60 RMB per person)

Must-try: Fennel Beans, Shaoxing Three Delicacies, Yellow Wine Milk Tea

🏮 Afternoon: Lu Xun’s Former Residence (free, reservation required)

Visit Baicao Garden, Sanwei Study, Lu Xun Memorial Hall, and check in at the “Morning” character desk.
Hidden tip: Send a Lu Xun-themed postcard at the scenic area post office (10 RMB).

🚣 Evening: Cangqiao Straight Street + Wupeng Boat Experience

Stroll along the bluestone path, buy a yellow wine popsicle (5 RMB).
Wupeng boat route: City Square → Bazi Bridge (120 RMB per boat, seats 2).

🍶 Dinner: Kong Yiji Restaurant (about 80 RMB per person)

Recommended: Drunken Crab, Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables, Warm Yellow Wine (10 RMB per cup).

Day 2: Calligraphy Sage’s Ink Fragrance · Anchang Ancient Town
🌅 Morning: Calligraphy Sage’s Former Residence (free)

Explore Wang Xizhi’s former home, check in at the “Ink Pool” and Fan Inscription Bridge.
Off-the-beaten-path photo spot: Jifang Bridge with white walls and black calligraphy background.

🍲 Lunch: Ding Daxing Rice Cake Shop (about 30 RMB per person)

Shaoxing Fried Rice Cake, Soy Sauce Duck with Rice Soup.

🏮 Afternoon: Anchang Ancient Town (free, some attractions charge fees)

Bus 118 direct (about 1 hour, 6 RMB per person).
Must-experience: Ride a Wupeng boat (50 RMB per boat), try Renchang Soy Sauce Ice Cream (15 RMB).
Souvenirs: Sausages, Soy Sauce Quail Eggs (50 RMB per jin).

🌙 Evening: Shen Garden Night (80 RMB per person)

Watch the Yue Opera “Hairpin Phoenix,” night tour of Song Dynasty garden (tickets in advance).

Day 3: Donghu Scenery · Return Trip
⛰️ Morning: Donghu Scenic Area (ticket 50 RMB per person)

Take a Wupeng boat through cliff water caves (85 RMB per boat), check in at “Journey to the West” filming location.

🍛 Lunch: Farmhouse Cuisine near Donghu Scenic Area (about 50 RMB per person)

Recommended: Steamed White Fish, Braised Bamboo Shoots.

🚄 Afternoon: Return Trip

Reserve time to visit “Shaoxing Museum” (free), high-speed train back.

💰 Budget Breakdown (for 2 people)

Transportation: High-speed train 200 RMB + city transport 100 RMB = 300 RMB
Accommodation: Homestay 2 nights 600 RMB
Tickets/Experiences: Shen Garden 160 RMB + Donghu 100 RMB + Wupeng boat 295 RMB = 555 RMB
Food: Main meals 150 RMB/day × 3 + snacks 100 RMB = 550 RMB
Others: Souvenirs/snacks 200 RMB
Total: About 3000 RMB (flexible adjustment)

📌 Travel Tips

Shaoxing attractions are concentrated; it’s recommended to ride shared bikes through alleys.
Choose “Guyue Longshan” brand for yellow wine popsicles for a stronger wine flavor.
Avoid Mondays as some venues are closed.

Shaoxing is a city where “walking leads you to meet history.” Wishing you a Jiangnan-flavored holiday among bluestone paths and the aroma of yellow wine! 🌿