Off-the-Beaten-Path Itinerary | 2-Day Authentic Jiangnan Family Trip to Shaoxing with Kids

Summer family getaway? Shaoxing is the perfect spontaneous destination!
[Askance]Who says traveling with kids has to be expensive and exhausting?
Choosing the right hotel can save money, reduce stress, and double the fun!

[Congratulate]Here's my thoroughly tested, ultra-relaxing 2-day Shaoxing itinerary:
🚄Transport: 1hr+ high-speed train from Shanghai → Shaoxing. No need to drive – metro and taxis cover the city easily.
🏠Accommodation: Newly opened Hyatt Place Shaoxing Keqiao!
[Love]Hyatt Place offers unbeatable value – consistently great environment and service with premium yet affordable vibes.
No wonder travel influencers love Hyatt!
[Clap]As a frequent business traveler, I've developed a soft spot for Hyatt through extensive stays.
While Hyatt properties lean business-oriented, [Kiss]just mention you're traveling with kids during booking to unlock hidden family-friendly perks – your little ones might refuse to check out!
🎈Pro tips:
🔆No extra charge for 2 adults + 1 child in standard rooms. Sofa converts to a super-comfy 1.83m bed – perfect for tall dads
🔆Complete kids' amenities including step stools and toilet seat reducers
🔆Near multiple attractions: Qiaobo Ski World, Oriental Land Theme Park, Baseball & Softball Adventure Park. We explored nearby Keqiao Ancient Town.

Day1⃣:
AM: Shanghai Hongqiao → Shaoxing North Station → 20min taxi → seamless check-in at Hyatt Place
PM: ⭐️Keqiao Ancient Town (5min taxi) – free entry. Catch the 6:30pm water mist light show, take 30RMB boat rides, dine riverside at local restaurants featuring Shaoxing dishes: braised pork with preserved vegetables, "Shaosanxian" stew, drunken chicken, and signature yellow wine. Weekend visitors might catch live Yue Opera!

Day2⃣:
AM: Sleep in → enjoy Hyatt's abundant East-meets-West breakfast
PM:
⭐️Lu Xun's Former Residence → Hundred-Plant Garden → Sanwei Study – visit "Xun Ge's Disneyland"
⭐️Cangqiao Straight Street – snack alley with Kong Yiji Restaurant, fennel beans, stinky tofu, yellow wine ice pops
⭐️Calligrapher Sage's Hometown – see Wang Xizhi's legendary ink-washing pond
Return: Metro → Shaoxing North Station → Shanghai Hongqiao

Still deciding where to take the kids this summer? Just copy this itinerary! 🤓
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