Stay at Dongyueli in Shaoxing and unlock the dreamy time of the Jiangnan water town

😎Hey guys, stop staring at Suzhou and Hangzhou all the time! Come to Shaoxing and experience a different kind of Jiangnan beauty. Today, I have to share with you a hidden gem of accommodation I found—Dongyueli Hotel in Shaoxing. It’s simply the highlight of my trip👏.

【Excellent Location, Worry-Free Travel】
🎈This hotel’s location is truly the prime spot! Just a step away from the main attractions. You can leisurely stroll to Lu Xun’s Former Residence in 10 minutes, and Zhou Enlai’s Former Residence is only 800 meters away. Want to feast on Cangqiao Straight Street? No need to take a taxi, just walk there🚶‍♀️. For lazy people like us, this place is a “lazy travel” paradise! Step out to the left, and you’re surrounded by historical charm, as if traveling back in time; turn right, and you enter a lively world full of vibrant local life🔥.

🚣【Water Fun Paradise, Cool Summer】
🎈Right at the hotel entrance is the main route of the City Moat, and they thoughtfully provide kayaks for direct water access! 🚣‍♂️Paddle your little boat under Baozhu Bridge, with white walls and black tiles gently swaying along the water, like a flowing ink painting. Every shot is stunning, cool, and relaxing—words can’t describe the joy🌊.

🍵【Thoughtful Perks, Enjoy Leisure】
🎈Upon check-in, you get cold brew tea and chilled welcome fruit—so considerate! You can even fish in the lobby by casting a fishing rod🎣. Parents with kids are freed up now; the children chase the cats while we relax in rattan chairs sipping tea. This is the true relaxation a vacation should have😽.

😼【Cat Paradise, Cute Companions】
🎈There are a few “working cats” living in the lobby. Look at them lazily lying on the windowsill watching the river view, looking more like they’re on vacation than us. You can’t help but want to pet them a bit～🐱

🚲【Leisurely Cycling, Taste the Ancient Charm】
🎈The hotel offers 3 free bicycles for us to ride🚲. Ride 200 meters to Fushan Park to explore the relics of the Yue King, or 300 meters to Cangqiao Straight Street to try delicacies like creamy Xiaopan and stinky tofu. When tired, stop by the ancient bridge and watch the black-awning boats drift slowly through the bridge arch, and time seems to slow down🕰️.

📸【Picture-Perfect Rooms, Private Scenery】
🎈Open the window and see the popular Baozhu Bridge. In the early morning, you can enjoy the mist swirling around the bridge arch, like a fairyland; in the evening, capture the sunset painting the stone bridge golden. No need to squeeze with crowds for the perfect shot—you can take stunning photos for your social media right from your bed, making it even more motivating to get up📷.

👉Such a fantastic hotel, click below to unlock more hidden experiences🔗

😜Guys, whenever Jiangnan is mentioned, do you, like me, instantly think of Hangzhou and Suzhou? But recently, I went to Shaoxing and realized this low-key small city truly captures the essence of Jiangnan! Friends from Shanghai and Hangzhou have the advantage of being nearby, so if you’re interested, hurry up and go🚀!

🌟【Must-Visit Attractions】

🎈【Lu Xun’s Former Residence: Relive Textbook Memories】
🎈This place is a must-visit! Lu Xun’s ancestral home, Sanwei Study, and Lu Xun’s former residence are all memories from childhood textbooks📖! Here, it feels like the childhood scenes described by Lu Xun come alive. Remember to book in advance at the [Lu Xun Memorial Hall]; same-day bookings don’t require specific time slots, super convenient! The recommended visiting order is Lu Xun’s ancestral home → Sanwei Study → Lu Xun’s former residence (Baicao Garden is here!) → Lu Xun Memorial Hall. These spots are close to each other, so literature lovers don’t miss out—they’re great for photos🤩.

🎈【Bazi Bridge: Ancient and Authentic】
🎈This is the oldest existing city bridge in China, a Song Dynasty ancient bridge! Named for its shape resembling the character “eight.” There’s no commercial vibe here, very authentic, a true depiction of small bridges and flowing water homes. Visiting here lets you experience the genuine slow pace of Shaoxing⏳. If you’re short on time, you can skip this and go straight to the Book Saint’s Former Residence.

🎈【Book Saint’s Former Residence: Full of Literary Charm】
🎈This is the area of Wang Xizhi’s former residence, and as soon as you enter, you’re surrounded by scholarly atmosphere📚! The Ink Pool (legend says it’s where Wang Xizhi washed his brush) and the popular Old Grandpa Bookstore are here. Don’t forget to try the street’s mianbao (steamed buns), with rich and flavorful soup🥟.

🎈【Cangqiao Straight Street: Full Jiangnan Water Town Vibes】
🎈The small bridge on the right side of the main entrance is perfect for photos (right next to Mr. Xun’s Tea House)! Walking on the bluestone road, watching black-awning boats come and go, the Jiangnan water town atmosphere is instantly full! Highly recommend [Zhuji Ciwu Handmade Noodles], with chewy handmade noodles and a delicious broth that makes you want to drink more🍜.

🎈Summer vacation is perfect for cooling off in Shaoxing, just 1 hour by high-speed train from Shanghai and Hangzhou. Spend the day cooling off at the Shaoxing hotel and the evening playing in the City Moat—this rhythm is just perfect🌞.

😏So, guys, are you tempted? Quickly save this guide and come to Shaoxing to experience the true Jiangnan charm! Next trip, come here—you won’t regret it🤗.