Things you need to know before traveling to Shaoxing.
by MidnightW0lf_12
Dec 24, 2024
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.
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