Listen to the Rain in the Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, Stinky Tofu with Yellow Wine Milk Tea

Shaoxing Location: Northeast Zhejiang, high-speed rail direct to "Shaoxing North Station" ✨Highlights: The pinnacle of Jiangnan literary water towns! Black-awning boats from Lu Xun’s writings shuttle through thousand-year-old stone bridges, Wang Xizhi’s Lanting hosts flowing wine cups, and the air is filled with the aroma of yellow wine. National Geographic named it "the most vibrant city of cultural history," with bluestone paths connecting 3,000 years of Yue culture~ 【Must-Visit Local Spots】 📚 Lu Xun’s Hometown (Free!) Rush to Sanwei Study at 8 AM: Avoid crowds and photograph Lu Xun’s carved "Morning" character desk, find the soapberry tree in Baicao Garden (Reservation: "Shaoxing Cultural Tourism Group") 🌙 Shen Garden at Night (A Must-See!) 7:30 PM live Yue opera "Hairpin Phoenix," listen to the tragic love story of Lu You and Tang Wan in front of the lantern wall (Tickets 80 RMB, includes Song coins to exchange for snacks) 🖌️ Sage of Calligraphy’s Hometown Fan Inscription Bridge The site of Wang Xizhi saving an old lady, photo spot: Jifang Bridge for black-awning boats + Wenbi Tower (7 AM for stunning light and shadow) 🍢 Cangqiao Straight Street Snacks Old street stinky tofu (10 RMB), creamy little buns (5 RMB), yellow wine milk tea (20 RMB) look for "Huijingxuan" 🏮 Anchang Ancient Town’s New Year Atmosphere Corridors hung with sauce duck and sausages, experience handmade soy sauce at Renchang Sauce Garden (Free! Black-awning boat 40 RMB/person) 【Travel Tips】 ⏰ Best Seasons: March-May (black-awning boats listening to rain), October-November (osmanthus fragrance fills the city) 🗓️ 3 Days 2 Nights Deep Tour: Day 1: Lu Xun’s Hometown → Shen Garden at Night → Stay near Cangqiao Day 2: Sage of Calligraphy’s Hometown → Zhou Enlai’s Ancestral Home → Water Town Teahouse → Night tour of the city moat Day 3: Anchang Ancient Town (try sauce quail eggs) → Lanting Calligraphy Study → Return 💡 Hard-earned Experience: ① Book Shen Garden tickets 3 days in advance! No tickets on site ② Go to Anchang at 7 AM! Travel groups take over after 9 AM 【Accommodation Recommendations】 🏮 For Culture Lovers: Lu Xun’s Hometown · Xianheng Hotel: Same style of Taidiao wine + fennel beans as Kong Yiji, 500+/night (includes black-awning boat ticket) 🏡 Best Value: Sage of Calligraphy’s Hometown · Old Taimen Inn: Ming and Qing dynasty courtyard house, 200+/night (host teaches brush calligraphy) ⚠️ Pitfall Warnings: ❌ Be cautious choosing "New Chinese-style homestays" inside scenic areas (mostly photo traps, actually shabby) ❌ Weekend prices double! Thursday check-in is more cost-effective 【TIPS】 🚫 Important Alerts: Lu Xun’s Hometown closed on Mondays! Reservations required on holidays Choose black-awning boat route "City Square → Sanwei Study" (90 RMB/boat, most scenic) 🎒 Essentials: Folding umbrella (rain anytime), small change (old teahouses only accept cash), comfortable cloth shoes (stone paths are hard on feet) 📸 Hidden Experiences: Sanwei Study morning class: 7:30 AM wear traditional gown and sit in private school (50 RMB, includes rubbing Lu Xun’s poetry) Stunning photo spot: Second floor of "Daizhe Coffee" south of the bridge, shoot the S-shaped river bend + morning mist and cooking smoke