Hangzhou to Shaoxing 8 Hours｜Non-Special Forces One-Day Tour Route!

Taking the subway to Shaoxing
Shaoxing really is a huge Lu Xun-themed park
Gray bricks and black tiles, old streets and alleys
Stroll through the Jiangnan water town described by Mr. Lu Xun
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✅Transportation:
Hangzhou 🚇 Take Metro Line 5 to Guniangqiao, no need to exit the station! Transfer to Shaoxing Line 1
🔸From Guniangqiao to Lu Xun's Hometown takes 1 hour, 💰8 yuan
🔸The attractions are close to each other, walking or cycling is fine; Shaoxing buses accept Alipay QR code, 💰1 yuan
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✅Tour Route:
Chaiting ➡️ Lu Xun's Hometown ➡️ Cangqiao Straight Street ➡️ Xixiaolu Historic District ➡️ Baziqiao ➡️ Shusheng's Hometown
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✅Photo Spots:
📍Lu Xun's Hometown: includes Lu Xun's ancestral home, Lu Xun Memorial Hall, Lu Xun's Former Residence (Bai Cao Yuan), Sanwei Study
⏰Opening Hours: 8:30-17:00 (Monday); 8:30-20:00 (Tuesday-Sunday)
🔸All former residences are free but require reservation, you can scan the code on site (one reservation is enough), and show your ID card (electronic version is also accepted) to enter
🔸The Lu Xun Wall at the entrance is crowded; to get photos without people, it’s recommended to go early. There are many photographers on site
🔸Rowing boats are not recommended, expensive and the scenery is average
📍Cangqiao Straight Street: 10 minutes walk from Lu Xun's Hometown, a lively commercial old street with many snacks: cream buns, stinky tofu, black bean cake
📍Xixiaolu Historic District: fewer people, includes Wang Yangming's former residence
📍Baziqiao: an ancient bridge shaped like the character "eight," where you can experience the original local life; the riverside shops are very quiet
📍Shusheng's Hometown: reservation required, small bridges and flowing water with rowing boats, experience the Jiangnan water town, calligraphy walls, Jie Zhu Temple, Tishan Bridge, Ink Pool, Grandpa’s Bookstore, etc., great for ancient costume photos; Jifang Bridge requires queuing
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🥣Food:
🌟Chaiting: Japanese-style courtyard restaurant, full of greenery, better for photos during the day, window seats are popular and may require waiting, the food tastes pretty good
Yellow Wine Milk Tea: recommended at Huijingxuan ~ creamy milk flavor, smooth texture
🌟Yellow Wine Popsicle: sweet rice wine aroma, not too strong in alcohol taste, even non-drinkers can try it; Yiman brand is 5 yuan, cultural shop’s is 6 yuan
🌟Old Street Stinky Tofu: at Cangqiao Straight Street, crispy outside and tender inside, with sweet bean sauce and spicy sauce, drizzled with sauce it smells really good
Gao Laotai Cream Bun: Shaoxing specialty snack, like a creamy egg tart, worth trying
🌟Shangdingxian Specialty Noodles: recommended signature spicy bullfrog mixed noodles
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Tips:
Accommodation can be chosen near Lu Xun's Hometown
There are many districts with similar vibes, you can adjust your itinerary according to your time availability