The next stop, Shaoxing, is the "true Jiangnan" described by Su Shi...

Shaoxing is the "true Jiangnan" in Su Shi's words......🍃 "With your words 'spring is not late,' I have arrived at the true Jiangnan"💕 This perfect phrase actually comes from Su Shi's "Evening Scene of Spring River by Huichong"! I always thought Suzhou was synonymous with Jiangnan, until I met Shaoxing... it is the real Jiangnan hidden in poetry and paintings! I want to recommend this treasure city to everyone, but I'm afraid too many people will find out 😢 No matter! Let me take you on a virtual tour of my secret beautiful Shaoxing～ 📌Shaoxing 3️⃣ days 2️⃣ nights nanny-level itinerary🚗 ✨Day 1⃣️ Drive from Suzhou → East Lake (No.1 Kuaiji Mountain Road) → Ten-Mile Lotus Pond (inside Jinghu Wetland Park) → Yangcha Lake (Bifengtang Ancient Path) → Xixiaolu Historic District → Check in at Shaoxing Kaiyuan Mingdu Hotel ✨Day 2⃣️ Cangqiao Straight Street → Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy (Jishan Street) → Baziqiao Bridge → Lu Xun’s Hometown (No.235 Jiefang Middle Road) → Lanting Scenic Area (Lanting Town) → Stay at a guesthouse in Anchang Ancient Town ✨Day 3⃣️ Anchang Ancient Town → Keqiao Ancient Town → Return to Suzhou 🔥Top 10 must-visit spots checklist📸 1️⃣ Yangcha Lake Remains of an ancient Ming Dynasty fiber path, so niche even locals might not know! A postcard-worthy photo spot📮 2️⃣ East Lake Scenic Area (Entrance fee 40 RMB) Take a black-awning boat through caves, as if entering a peach blossom land🌸 The ticket includes the boat ride~ 3️⃣ Xixiaolu A real-life "Jiangnan Hundred Scenes Map," recommended to wear Hanfu for photos! 4️⃣ Huanshan Road A niche photo paradise! Charming in both sunny and rainy weather🌧️ 5️⃣ Lanting (Entrance fee 70 RMB) Get the same vibe as Japan’s Rurikoin Temple Wang Xizhi’s authentic calligraphy + adorable big white geese are a must-see🦢 6️⃣ Anchang Ancient Town (Free) The best-preserved water town! Guesthouses average 200+ RMB per night 7️⃣ Keqiao Ancient Town The night view is amazing! Light shows create a dreamy Jiangnan✨ 8️⃣ Jinghu Ten-Mile Lotus Pond Summer exclusive! Best viewing period from June to September 9️⃣ Lu Xun’s Hometown (Free with ID) From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Study, scenes from textbooks recreated 1:1 🔟 Cangqiao Straight Street Shaoxing’s authentic food hub! Stinky tofu and yellow wine popsicles are must-tries😋 💡Travel tips: ▪️Wearing traditional Chinese clothing makes for better photos ▪️Bring sunscreen and mosquito repellent ▪️Ancient town has many stone slab roads, prepare a pair of comfortable shoes