Shaoxing Travel Guide

|||Compared to the crowded Hangzhou, the low-key Shaoxing has more of a Jiangnan charm, with small bridges, flowing water, and white walls and black tiles everywhere, presenting a picturesque scene of a Jiangnan water town, making people indulge in it.

🗺️ Itinerary:

Day 1⃣️ Lu Xun Former Residence—Cangqiao Straight Street—West Xiaolu—Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy—Bayi Bridge
Day 2⃣️ Lu Town—Keyan Scenic Area—Keqiao Ancient Town—Return

✅ Lu Xun Former Residence

The best-preserved historical block in the urban area, with the most cultural connotation and the classic style of a water town and ancient city. The Sanwei Bookstore is located in Lu Xun Former Residence. Read Mr. Lu's books, visit his former residence, and experience the Jiangnan described in his writings…

✅ Cangqiao Straight Street

Cangqiao Straight Street is one of the best-preserved historical blocks in Shaoxing, about 1.5 km long. Stroll along the ancient streets and alleys to experience the historical charm of Shaoxing and the lively atmosphere of the water town.

✅ West Xiaolu Historic District

The filming location of the movie "Summer in West Xiaolu" still maintains its original ecology, without commercial atmosphere. Stroll along the stone road and feel the tranquility of Jiangnan.

✅ Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy

The hometown of Wang Xizhi, with a strong cultural atmosphere, well-preserved old buildings, and calligraphy everywhere. It feels great, and the night view is also quite beautiful, with few people and beautiful scenery.

✅ Bayi Bridge

The Bazi Bridge, known as "the oldest overpass in China," was first built in the Southern Song Dynasty and has a history of more than 800 years. However, it is now a popular attraction, and you have to queue to take photos…

✅ Lu Town

White walls and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water, houses and shops along the river are scattered in an orderly manner. Walking on the stone road and listening to the hawking sounds from the shops, it is as if you have walked into the small town described by Lu Xun.

✅ Keyan Scenic Area

A niche attraction in Shaoxing, with a long history, featuring a huge stone statue, rock walls, and ancient fiber roads on Jian Lake. It's great for taking photos and checking in, but the tickets are a bit expensive, 80 yuan/person.

✅ Keqiao Ancient Town

The misty rain of Jiangnan is embodied in this thousand-year-old town. The evening mist on the water, the ancient buildings on both sides of the river reflected in the river, and the ripples on the river surface caused by the wind are as beautiful as a painting, especially the breathtaking night view. It is very pleasant to enjoy the night view of the ancient town while blowing the evening breeze.

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