"Under $15 per person! Experience the most authentic slow life of Jiangnan water towns in Shaoxing!"

Ancient Charm of Water Town, Literary Elegance | Classic Two-Day Shaoxing Itinerary Keywords: ** Lu Xun's Hometown, Wupeng Boat, Shen Garden Night Show, Shaoxing Rice Wine, Old Streets Core Experiences: ** Step into the Jiangnan from textbooks, touch Lu Xun's childhood, immerse in poetic water town scenery, savor authentic Shaoxing flavors. Highlights: ** Day 1: Literary Trail & Night Garden Tour** Morning: Lu Xun's Hometown (Free, reservation required)** - Immersive exploration of Lu Xun's childhood. Stroll through Hundred-Plant Garden, examine desks at Sanwei Study, explore Lu Xun Ancestral Residence and Lu Xun Memorial Hall. Don't miss nearby stinky tofu and rice wine popsicles! Afternoon: Cangqiao Straight Street Historic District (Free)** - Experience authentic Shaoxing local life. Riverside old houses, stone-paved roads, and small bridges create lively atmosphere. Browse specialty shops, relax at waterside teahouses, watch Wupeng boats glide by. Evening: Shen Garden Night Show (Ticket recommended)** - China's premier love-themed garden. **Highly recommend night visit!** Enjoy Yue Opera "Shen Garden Love" amid dreamy lights and classical music, experiencing the poignant love story of Lu You and Tang Wan. (Daytime visits available for Song Dynasty garden views and inscribed poems) Day 2: Landscape Bonsai & Ancient Town Charm** Morning: East Lake Scenic Area (Ticket+boat)** - "World's premier landscape bonsai." Wupeng boat ride is essential! Glide through spectacular cliffs and water caves (like Taogong Cave, Peach Cave), marveling at nature's artistry and ancient quarrying wisdom. Afternoon: Anchang Ancient Town (Free, some attractions charge)** - Experience simpler water town life. Riverside corridors hung with sausages, preserved ducks, and dried fish exude local flavor. Visit traditional shops (sugar-pulling, barrel-making), see opera stages, ride Wupeng boats. Try local cured meats and "Private Secretary" wontons. Food Recommendations:** Must-try: ** Shaoxing stinky tofu, fennel beans, braised pork with preserved vegetables, drunken shrimp/crab, warm Shaoxing rice wine, rice wine popsicles/milk tea. Specialty Restaurants: ** Xianheng Hotel (cultural experience), Treasure Hunt Restaurant, Kong Yiji Restaurant, Hebutou Restaurant. Tips:** 1. Transportation: ** Central attractions walkable, buses/taxis convenient. Anchang Town requires 40-minute bus/taxi ride. 2. Accommodation: ** Stay near Lu Xun's Hometown/Cangqiao Street for convenience and old-town atmosphere. 3. Wupeng Boats: ** Available at Lu Xun's Hometown, East Lake, and Anchang - East Lake offers most unique scenery. 4. Tickets: ** Book online in advance (especially Lu Xun's Hometown), pre-purchase Shen Garden night tickets. 5. Attire: ** Comfortable flats! Many stone-paved roads. Bring rain gear - Shaoxing is rainy. 6. Pace: ** Shaoxing suits slow travel - savor water town charm and cultural depth. In a nutshell: ** Follow textbooks through Shaoxing - ride Wupeng boats, visit historic sites, taste rice wine, enjoy Yue Opera, and immerse in a millennium-old water town's poetic cultural journey.