Celebrate the Lunar New Year! Visit the underrated gem of a city, Shaoxing!

🌈 After reading the recommendations from Shaoxing Travel, I decided to visit this underrated gem of a city! The Lunar New Year atmosphere in Shaoxing Ancient City is really strong this year! There are lanterns everywhere, traditional folk performances, a New Year market, and free tourist buses! 📍Location: Shaoxing City Square, Ying'en Gate 🚗Transportation: Take a high-speed train to "Shaoxing North" and then take a taxi for about 20 minutes, or take Metro Line 1 from Shaoxing Railway Station. If you drive, you can park directly at the City Square parking lot (parking spaces are limited, and there are many people on Cangqiao Straight Street nearby). 🍀Tickets: Free! 🕓Lantern Festival: January 22–February 12, 2025 (there is an event schedule on site) ✅Lighting time: 17:30–21:30 🏠City Square There are dragon and lion dances, carp lanterns, Hanfu parades, stilt walking, opera, and Song Dynasty art performances. There are also traditional New Year customs such as rolling New Year paintings, making rice cakes, and pulling white sugar, as well as a New Year market! There are also events to welcome the God of Wealth on the fifth day of the first lunar month and a lantern riddle guessing event on the fifteenth day of the first lunar month (see the event schedule on site). 🌸Tips: You can also visit the 30° North Latitude Exhibition Hall and Cangqiao Straight Street next to City Square! 🏠Ying'en Gate: There is a 3D city wall light show, a drum beating and blessing event, and opera performances! 🌸There are also special snack stalls and small shops in the Water Street area. 🔥Tips: It is recommended to visit at night when there are more people and it is more lively. The lights are also beautiful, but remember to keep warm in the cold weather!