Strolling through the Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy
by Gray Amelia96Amelia
Oct 23, 2025
Besides the black-awning boats and visiting Lu Xun, Shaoxing also offers other romantic spots with fewer crowds and beautiful scenery! 📸  
Today, let's introduce this hidden gem—the Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy❗  
It is said that this is where the "Sage of Calligraphy," Wang Xizhi, once lived~🏮  
📍Address: No. 62 Jishan Street, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing (open all day)  
🚗 Transportation: Taxi or direct bus is highly recommended for convenience  
(Few restaurants nearby, so it's best to avoid meal times and eat before visiting)  
🌟Reasons to recommend:  
- Shaoxing’s lesser-known secret spot㊙️ with fewer people and beautiful scenery  
- A living thousand-year-old ancient town🏯 still inhabited by residents  
- A paradise for ancient-style travel photography💃 with Hanfu-clad ladies every few steps  
- Stunning rainy day ambiance☔ paired with ink-wash style architecture for a great vibe  
💡Travel tips:  
1️⃣ Get up early to capture the ancient streets without people (I stayed at a nearby guesthouse, so I checked in early in the morning)  
2️⃣ Plenty of unique guesthouses around🏡  
3️⃣ Remember to bring an oil-paper umbrella on rainy days🌧️ to fully enhance the atmosphere  
4️⃣ Wearing Hanfu for photos is a must✨ You can rent in advance (there are many travel photography shops here with plenty of clothes; photographers need to be booked ahead)  
I have to say, the architecture here is absolutely stunning! 🎋  
No wonder it was chosen by the Sage of Calligraphy—every shot looks like an ink painting~  
Standing in front of the ancient walls for photos feels like traveling back to Jiangnan a thousand years ago...🖤
Post by Gray Amelia96Amelia | Oct 23, 2025













