What's it like staying in this underrated gem of a city - Shaoxing?

I finally visited Shaoxing!! Whenever people mention Jiangnan, Hangzhou and Suzhou always come to mind. This trip made me realize that Shaoxing is actually my favorite Jiangnan water town!! 🌿 I've also compiled this Shaoxing travel guide~ Shanghai and Hangzhou folks, don't miss out! 💦 Dongyueli Hotel boasts the best location in Shaoxing Right by the moat with stunning Wupeng boat views, offers kayaking for summer water fun. 📖 800m to Zhou Enlai's Former Residence 1.3km to Lu Xun's Former Residence, 300m to Cangqiao Straight Street - perfect for learning, playing and eating. 😸 Adorable lobby cat loves attention Complimentary cold-brew tea + fruits, free fishing and bike rentals, balcony offers rare photo spot of Baozhu Bridge. ⛩️ 200m to Fushan Park See relics of King Goujian's palace - great summer history lesson for kids. 👉 Click below to book this popular hotel Summer vacation rush is real. 🌞 Shaoxing offers endless fun Listen to stories on Wupeng boats, rediscover childhood at Baicao Garden - edutainment for families. 🏨 Staying in Shaoxing is super convenient Easy access from Shanghai/Hangzhou, visit former residences by day, enjoy moat water activities at dusk. 🍶 Try Huangjiu ice pops and dried vegetable pastries on Cangqiao Straight Street A memorable culinary adventure for the whole family. 📸 Travel tips: ✔️Cangqiao Straight Street, Calligraphy Sage's Hometown, Lu Xun's Former Residence and Shen Garden are close - perfect for one-day itinerary. ✔️Lanting Pavilion is farther - allocate half day. This underestimated gem of Shaoxing never gets old.