Shaoxing Huangjiu Town – Where China’s Oldest Wine Breathes

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In the canal-laced heart of Shaoxing, this living museum isn’t just about tasting rice wine—it’s where you walk through working Ming Dynasty cellars, stir fermenting vats with masters, and smell ancient yeast strains that once fueled poet Li Bai’s verses.

Why It’s Intoxicating
✔ Time-Travel Brewing:
- Handmade Clay Jars: Aged in 2km of underground tunnels since 1368
- "Girl’s Wine" Ritual: See how families buried nu’erhong at daughters’ births
✔ Multi-Sensory Experience:
- Aroma Maze: Blindfolded scent tests of caramel, mushroom, and plum notes
- Wine-Powered Workshops: Try calligraphy with yellow wine ink

Post by Winnie21 | Aug 5, 2025