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Read ten thousand books and travel ten thousand miles.

The Keyan Scenic Area consists of three main parts: Luzhen Town, Jianhu Lake, and Keyan. Luzhen Town is built based on the descriptions of the grandmother's home in Lu Xun's works. With its double-sided opera stage, Tugu Temple, pawnshop, and town hall... stepping inside feels like traveling into the world of his books. Staying at the Jiujianlou Shangfang Hotel in the center of Luzhen Town, you'll find small bridges and flowing water right outside your door, along with the double-sided opera stage. A perfect spot for lazy relaxation~ The "Ke" in Keyan originates from the Ke Pavilion. Ancient people built this post pavilion with branches as beams, green bamboo as rafters, and thatch as the roof. Named "Ke," the pavilion embodies a rustic and primitive charm, much like the stone landscapes of the scenic area. The entire scenic area is surrounded by the waters of Jianhu Lake, a grand hydraulic project built to solve flooding issues. The connection of 36 rivers also provided convenience for poets traveling the "Tang Poetry Trail." As the starting point of the "Zhedong Tang Poetry Trail," Jianhu Lake in Keqiao is a precious gem in the world of poetry. Historically, over 400 poets, including Meng Haoran, Wang Wei, Li Bai, Du Fu, and Liu Zongyuan, composed verses here, leaving behind masterpieces such as "The water of Mirror Lake is like the moon, the girls of Yexi are like snow," "Only the Mirror Lake before my gate remains unchanged by the spring breeze," and "The girls of Yue are the fairest under heaven, and Jianhu Lake is cool in May." Countless people have gazed upon this emerald lake, pondering the past and present while savoring life. Chanting poetry along the way and passing through the scenic area to reach Jianhuli, the view brightens once more. Originally just a typical residential area, it has become a pioneering and iconic project under Keqiao District's rural revitalization strategy. Here, you'll find original residents, canteens, a waterborne "boat supermarket" with Shaoxing characteristics, and various specialty restaurants and cafes. The most delightful surprise is the newly opened modern art gallery by Jianhu Lake. By the lakeside, in a village rich with water-town charm, savor a cup of aromatic coffee, enjoy a delicious meal, and immerse yourself in a dreamlike art exhibition...
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