[2025 Shaoxing Attraction] Travel Guide for Anchang Ancient Town (Updated May)

Sisters! Found a hidden gem for family trips in the Jiangsu-Zhejiang-Shanghai area! Lu Xun's hometown study tour + East Lake boating + ancient town duck delicacies. Two days and one night for only CNY200 per person 📚 (Guide included) 🚗 Transportation Tips ✅ 1-hour drive from Hangzhou! Also convenient by high-speed rail to Shaoxing North Station ✅ City attractions are centrally located, accessible by shared e-bikes or on foot ✅ Highly recommended: Take subway Line 1 with kids! Direct access to Lu Xun's Hometown Station 👨👩👧 Must-try Family Route DAY1️⃣: ⏰ 9:00 Take photos at Angsang Lake's ancient towpath 📸 (Share canal stories with kids) ⏰ 11:00 Find Runtu's bronze statue at Lu Xun's hometown ⚡️ Sanwei Study House stamp experience ⏰ 14:00 Try stinky tofu + yellow wine popsicles at Cangqiao Street 🍦 Collect stamps for postcards ⏰ 17:00 Feed squirrels at Fushan Park 🐿️ Watch sunset over the city from Feiyi Tower ⏰ 19:00 Night tour at Calligraphy Sage's hometown! Find calligraphy on walls with lanterns ✨ DAY2️⃣: ⏰ 8:30 Ride a black awning boat through fairy caves at East Lake 💦 Let kids experience being a captain ⏰ 11:00 Try the Meandering Stream activity at Lanting! Write your name with a brush ✍️ ⏰ 14:00 Make marinated duck at Anchang Ancient Town 🦆 Enjoy wine-soaked buns on a boat ⏰ 17:00 Pack 10 marinated ducks before leaving (convenient vacuum packaging) 💰 Expenses (2 adults, 1 child) Tickets: East Lake + Lanting combo CNY120×2=240 Transportation: E-bike CNY15 + boat CNY90=105 Accommodation: Guesthouse near Lu Xun's hometown CNY300 Food: CNY300 (5 marinated ducks per person!) Average per person for two days ≈ CNY350 🏨 Recommended Accommodation Stay near Lu Xun's hometown! Xianheng Hotel's family room includes Kong Yiji-themed gifts, 5-min walk to Baicao Garden ‼️ Pro Tips ✅ Dress kids in hanfu! Perfect for photos at Calligraphy Sage's hometown ✅ Bring mosquito patches! Fierce mosquitoes at Fushan Park ✅ Book Lanting calligraphy experience 1 day ahead ✅ Bargain Anchang marinated duck to CNY35/each When your child holds up the "early" character at Sanwei Study House and shouts: "Mom, this is Lu Xun's desk!" Who gets it! Textbook scenes come alive 😭 🍴 Food Guide ✔️ Must-try at Xianheng Hotel: Fennel beans + Three Delicacies of Shaoxing ✔️ Crispy outside, tender inside stinky tofu at 76 Cangqiao Street ✔️ Must-try unique soy sauce ice cream at Wang's Shop in Anchang Ancient Town 📸 Hidden Activities 1️⃣ Capture water reflections on West Lane 🏮 Find Wang Yangming's former residence 2️⃣ Try movable-type printing at Jiemin Library 3️⃣ Take parent-child silhouette photos at calligraphy walls in Calligraphy Sage's hometown Let's go this weekend! Study during the day, boat at night, and most attractions are free!

This year's love, meet Shaoxing When I talked about the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River in the past, a vague poetic picture came to my mind. It was not until I came across Shaoxing that the scenery of blue bricks, black tiles and slowly rocking oars boats gave Jiangnan a clear image. It is no exaggeration to say that as of this year, it has become my favorite tourist city and I will never get tired of it no matter how many times I go there. 🌳First impression: A city from a book If you are unfamiliar with the name Shaoxing, then "From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore" must be well-known. Stepping into Shaoxing is like stepping into a textbook, and the words I recited as a child suddenly come alive. The old buildings on the street and the cobblestone roads in the alleys all hide the old times. It seems as if you can see the young Lu Xun running and playing here, exploring the world that belongs to him. 🍃Two days and one night, unlock the customs of Shaoxing Day 1: 📍West Path: In the early morning, strolling along West Path, it is so quiet that you can hear your own footsteps. The houses on both sides of the river are reflected in the water. Occasionally, early risers wash clothes, and the ripples sway gently, just like ink smudges. 📍Lu Xun's hometown: This is a reunion with childhood memories. The furnishings in the former residence and the plants in the Baicao Garden have all been preserved in their original form. Standing in front of Sanwei Bookstore, it seems as if you can hear the teacher's earnest teachings. That desk carries the aspirations of so many students. 📍Cangqian Street: After visiting Lu Xun’s hometown, walk for a few minutes to Cangqian Street. There are a wide variety of street snacks, the "exotic fragrance" of stinky tofu, and the sweetness of cream-fried pork. You can eat and walk around and experience the daily life of Shaoxing people. 📍Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy: In the afternoon, step into the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy and be instantly enveloped by the tenderness of Jiangnan. Sit on a rowboat, travel through the narrow water lanes, brush your fingers across the cool river water, look up and see the ancient bridges and continuous roofs, as if you have traveled through thousands of years and enjoyed this world with Wang Xizhi. 📍Bazi Bridge: In the evening, the afterglow shines on the Bazi Bridge, with its staggered steps and quaint bridge body. Black-sailed boats slowly pass by under the bridge, and curling smoke rises from people's homes in the distance. There is nothing better than a peaceful life here. Day 2: 📍East Lake: After breakfast, head to East Lake, where the unique landscape is amazing. There are many steep cliffs and the lake is emerald green. It feels like entering a painting when you take a boat. The boatman's Shaoxing tune echoes in the valley, and your body and mind are intoxicated. 📍Angsang Lake: Then come to Angsang Lake and step onto the slender ancient road. The azure blue water spreads out under your feet, and the breeze blows on your face, bringing the moist scent of the lake water. All your worries are left behind. 📍Lanting: Step into Lanting in the afternoon, where you will see the green bamboos and winding streams, and you can seem to see the elegant scene of scholars drinking and writing poems. Sitting on the stone bench by the stream, the sunlight shines through the bamboo leaves, as if one can be tainted with some of the talent of the ancients. 📍Anchang Ancient Town: Arrived at Anchang Ancient Town in the evening, sausages and pickled ducks were hung all over the streets, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of pickles. Find a small shop by the river, order a pot of rice wine with some fennel beans, watch the lights in the ancient town gradually light up, and the fireworks of the world are the most soothing to the hearts of ordinary people. 📷Check-in at this sacred place, capturing the beauty of Shaoxing 👉Lu Xun's hometown: It is a cultural landmark of Shaoxing. Traveling through it, capturing the old times with the camera, and walking from textbook illustrations into reality, every step is full of emotion. 👉The hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy: using water as ink and ancient bridges as pens, it outlines the gentleness of Jiangnan. Here, taking photos in Hanfu will instantly immerse you in the ancient charm, and every frame will be a beautiful painting. 👉Angsang Lake: Take a stroll along the ancient trail and capture the shimmering waves on the lake and the water birds flying in the distance, with the blue sky and white clouds in the background. Every photo is a blockbuster that can dominate the circle of friends. 👉Anchang Ancient Town: The ancient town is most charming at night, with red lanterns reflected on the river. Take photos of the combination of light and shadow in the water, ancient bridges, and sausages, and the rich flavor of the New Year will hit you. 👉Lanting: Focus on the rays of sunlight shining through the lush forests and bamboos, or the quaint water trough with winding streams flowing, and the photos you take will be poetic and show the beauty of tranquility. 🏠Accommodation tips: I highly recommend living near Lu Xun's hometown, it's definitely a "prime location". Not only is it convenient to get to various attractions, but there are also many delicious foods nearby and dense transportation routes. After a day of fun, you can quickly return to the "nest" to replenish your energy and seamlessly connect to the next exciting journey. 🚄Transportation Guide: Foreign tourists can take the high-speed rail directly to Shaoxing North Station, and then take the bus or taxi at the station to reach the core area of ​​the city in a short time. It is even more convenient for friends in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai to drive themselves. It only takes one or two hours to drive and you can start this Jiangnan dream with just one step on the accelerator. Shaoxing, a city with stories, beautiful scenery and fireworks, will become a favorite once you encounter it. It is worth your repeated visits to explore its surprises hidden in every corner.

Shaoxing Anchang Ancient Town: A poetic journey back to the Jiangnan region! I used to think Wuzhen was already moving enough, until I stepped into Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing, and deeply realized what a real Jiangnan water town is. Here, the rice wine is mellow, the awning boat is leisurely, and I seem to have traveled through time and space, and came to an ancient world where the soul can settle. Walking on the bluestone road, there are antique old houses on both sides, and the alley is silent, as if time has slowed down here. Every step is stepping on the echo of history, and every eye can capture the traces of the years. Next, let me share a few shooting positions that should not be missed according to the carefully planned route: 🔸The corridor opposite the Bank of China: This is an excellent place to shoot the awning boat shuttling on the water. Wait for the boat to slowly pass by, and you will be able to capture a satisfactory picture. 🔸Opposite Renchang Soy Sauce Garden: The antique flavor of the soy sauce garden and the surrounding water town scenery complement each other, making it an ideal place to shoot traditional Jiangnan style. 🔸Clara Coffee to the east of the river: From here, you can capture the vivid scenes of the sparkling river and the swaying boats, adding a touch of agility to the photos. 🔸Hongzhi Bridge to the east: The scenery at the bridge head has a different charm, and it is an excellent angle to shoot the panoramic view of the ancient town. 🔸Anchang National Customs Museum: The museum displays a wealth of ethnic culture and historical relics, and is a good place to record the cultural features of the ancient town. 🔸Temple Bridge: Shooting the flowing water and boats under the bridge through the eaves can capture the unique style of the Jiangnan water town. 🔸Anchang Bridge: This is the best place to shoot the cruise terminal. The boats come and go, and the voices are full of life. 🔸The corridor between Temple Bridge and Hongzhi Bridge: The corridor is full of fireworks, and it is a good place to capture the daily life scenes of the residents of the ancient town. 🔸Sanban Bridge: The unique bridge structure and the reflection on the water complement each other, making it the best choice for shooting the scenery of the ancient town. 🔸Next to Ankang Bridge: The Ankang Bridge at night has a different flavor, with dim lights and rippling water, making it an excellent place to shoot night scenes. 👉🏻In Anchang Ancient Town, every place is a landscape, and every moment is worth recording. I hope these shooting positions can add more beautiful memories to your Jiangnan trip.

|. When I mentioned Jiangnan before, I would always think of Hangzhou and Suzhou. This time I finally went to Jiangnan and found that Shaoxing is the Jiangnan water town I love more! ! 🌿 I have also compiled this Shaoxing travel guide~ - This place is not as famous as Suzhou and Hangzhou but it is full of Jiangnan atmosphere🌿 The simple and comfortable life in the water town The rowing boat slowly sails across the green river between the blue bricks and black tiles You will slowly feel the poetic and artistic conception that only Shaoxing has~ - 🗺Sequence of play: DAY1: Xixiao Road➠Lu Xun's hometown➠Cangqianzhi Street➠Sage of Calligraphy's hometown➠Bazi Bridge DAY2: East Lake➠Angsang Lake➠Lanting➠Anchang Ancient Town 1️⃣Lu Xun's hometown (Figure 3) Go and see the appearance of Baicao Garden and Sanwei Bookstore that I could only imagine when I was a child~See Mr. Lu Xun's hometown when he was a child! 2️⃣Bazi Bridge, the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, Cangqian Street, Xixiao Road Take a rowing boat to slowly visit these Jiangnan water towns full of human fireworks, watch the small bridges and flowing water, blue bricks and black tiles, and the slow-paced Jiangnan water towns~ 3️⃣Donghu Lake The green lake water and beautiful stone walls, the white walls and stone arch bridges of the Chinese garden, a scene at every step~ 4️⃣Angsang Lake Walking on the ancient towpath with a history of thousands of years, blowing the lake breeze and looking at the scenery, it is so comfortable! 5️⃣Lanting See the place where Wang Xizhi wrote the Lanting Preface, visit the Goose Pond, Tianzhang Temple, Qushui Liushang...see it all and it is full of poetry! 6️⃣Anchang Ancient Town This water town in Shaoxing is really cozy. At dusk and in the evening with blues, it is quiet, gentle and cozy~ - 🏠Accommodation You can stay near Lu Xun's hometown. It is close to everywhere from here~Many photo spots can be reached by walking or cycling, and there are many foods here! - 🚗Transportation Take the high-speed rail directly to Shaoxing North Station. These places are not far away. It is really easy to come to Citywalk! !

|||。Indulge in Shaoxing, that unknown tenderness of Jiangnan～|||Shaoxing, a water town in Jiangnan that captivates the soul, its charm is more restrained and profound than Suzhou and Hangzhou. The longing after parting is like aged wine, becoming more mellow over time. Strolling through it, the ancient simplicity and elegance are revealed between the blue bricks and black tiles. The whispers of history echo in the old streets and alleys. The boat gently sways, the water remains calm, and a series of cold yet gentle Jiangnan paintings slowly unfold before your eyes. Dreaming back to the era of Lu Xun: From the childhood fun of Baicao Garden to the tranquility of Sanwei Study, I seem to travel back to the scenes described by the master, feeling the Jiangnan sentiment of spring. Walking on the mottled stone road, holding a handful of fennel beans, sipping a bit of Shaoxing old wine, the leisure and romance of the city slowly flow between the lips and teeth. 📅Shaoxing Deep Tour·2 Days 1 Night Selected Route: Day 1: Explore the ancient charm journey —— The tranquility of Cangqiao Straight Street, the cultural imprint of Lu Xun's hometown, the gentleness of Shen Garden, the simplicity of Bazi Bridge, and the scholarly fragrance of the hometown of the Book Sage. Day 2: The perfect blend of nature and ancient towns —— The magnificence of East Lake, the tranquility of Angsang Lake, and the lively atmosphere of Anchang Ancient Town, bringing a perfect end to the journey. 🌈Five Must-Visit Secret Places in Shaoxing: Lu Xun's Hometown: Follow in the footsteps of the literary giant, exploring his childhood paradise and the hall of knowledge. East Lake: A filming location for Journey to the West, where cliffs and black awning boats together paint a poetic picture of Jiangnan. Hometown of the Book Sage: The hometown of Wang Xizhi and Cai Yuanpei, every inch of land is soaked with cultural fragrance. Anchang Ancient Town: A free-entry ancient town with the aroma of cured meat and a strong sense of life, adding a touch of reality and warmth compared to Wuzhen. Cangqiao Straight Street: A microcosm of water town style, with blue stone roads and black awning boats, where the smoke of life and poetry coexist. 🏨Accommodation Recommendation: Around Lu Xun's Hometown, convenient access to various attractions, enjoying the convenience and comfort of Shaoxing. 🚗Travel Tips: For the remote Angsang Lake and Anchang Ancient Town, it is recommended to use Hello Hitch, which is economical and environmentally friendly. If you are worried about motion sickness, you can choose the oil car service for a worry-free journey. Special reminder, use the cancellation protection service to add a sense of security to your trip.

Compared to Suzhou and Hangzhou🌿, the understated Shaoxing is the true Jiangnan that I love even more!|||Whenever people talk about Jiangnan Many would think of Hangzhou and Suzhou But after visiting Shaoxing, I realized This is the Jiangnan water town I've been longing for 🌿 - This cozy little city, brimming with the essence of Jiangnan Countless little bridges over flowing water, blue-grey tiles on quaint buildings Walking through it, you find peace and the warmth of everyday life No matter spring, summer, autumn, winter, or whether it's sunny or snowy It's all filled with poetic and picturesque charm~ - 🗺Tour itinerary: DAY1: Xixiao Road➠Lu Xun's Hometown➠Cangqian Straight Street➠Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy➠Bazi Bridge DAY2: East Lake➠Angsang Lake➠Orchid Pavilion➠Anchang Ancient Town - 1️⃣Lu Xun's Hometown Visit the residence of Mr. Lu Xun, see the scenes from 'From the Herb Garden to the Sanwei Study' that we learned about in our childhood~ 2️⃣Bazi Bridge, Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, Cangqian Straight Street, Xixiao Road These are all places full of cultural atmosphere and the warmth of life in the Jiangnan water towns, with little bridges and flowing water, blue-grey tiles, sitting in a leisurely boat cruising through the water towns... 3️⃣East Lake A filming location for 'Journey to the West', with high mountains and inscribed stone cliffs, take a black-awning boat and step into a Jiangnan painting~ 4️⃣Angsang Lake The ancient towpath with a thousand years of history meanders across the lake, walking on it while enjoying the lake breeze and scenery is simply delightful! 5️⃣Orchid Pavilion Come and see the Orchid Pavilion as described by Wang Xizhi! Walk around the Goose Pond, Tianzhang Temple, and Qu Shui Liu Shang... Just as beautiful as described in the poems! 6️⃣Anchang Ancient Town This ancient town of Shaoxing, full of life and nestled by the river, is even more pleasant and romantic during the sunset and evening blues! - ✔️Accommodation, food, transportation You can stay near Lu Xun's Hometown, all these places are close by~ Some are accessible by walking and biking🚲! For food, try the yellow wine popsicles, stinky tofu, yellow wine milk tea, radish silk cake, cream Xiaopan... To travel to Shaoxing, just take the high-speed train directly! From Shaoxing North Station, just take a 🚗 and you're there~ -

Shaoxing Keqiao ! You really know how to keep a secret! How many more surprises do you have that I don't know about? Why is this hidden gem of an ancient town in the Jiangnan water region not more well-known? If you're tired of the city's hustle and bustle and looking for a place to relax, I definitely recommend you visit Anchang Ancient Town. Experience the most authentic charm of the Jiangnan water region. The streets are full of local specialties like cured sausages, soy sauce ducks, smoked fish, and steaming local stinky tofu, all exuding a strong festive atmosphere and the scent of life~ On weekdays, there are not many tourists here, mostly local residents, it's perfect for meeting up with friends after lunch for a stroll and a leisurely browse, feeling the tranquility and harmony of the ancient town.

📍Attraction: Anchang Ancient Town 💰Ticket: Free 🚗There is a parking lot for self-driving to the ancient town Charging 5 yuan for 4 hours 🚄High-speed train to Shaoxing North Station➡️Taxi for 20 minutes 🚇Subway Shaoxing Line 1 to Yuezhou Avenue Station➡️Taxi for 15 minutes Anchang Ancient Town is one of the four major towns in Shaoxing, and it is not very commercialized at present. The town is built along the river, with white walls and black tiles, and has various ancient shops. Preserved meats, smoked fish, soy sauce, and yellow wine are the specialties here. There are also soft wine leavened steamed buns and sticky Anchang printed cakes that are worth a try. 🚶🚶‍♀️Circular tour route: Go through the main gate➡️Qingfeng First Gallery➡️City God Temple➡️Suikang Money House➡️Stone Carving Museum➡️Old Site of the Rice Factory➡️Shaoxing Xuanjuan Museum➡️Shiye Museum➡️Anchang Folk Customs Museum➡️Ankang Temple➡️Renchang Soy Sauce➡️Former Site of Bank of China Among them, the old site of the rice factory and Renchang soy garden are free to visit Other visits can be purchased online for tickets🎫: 50 yuan for 7 attractions joint ticket 🚢There are black-awning boats for boat tours ⌚️Time is 8:00-16:30 💰Single trip 40/boat Can sit 3 people 📍Boat dock: Next to the ancient opera stage and next to the Folk Customs Museum 😋Food recommendations: 1⃣️Xiaodian Wang Wine Leavened Steamed Bun The king of queues in the ancient town Original flavor/2 yuan Can be eaten with preserved sausage, braised pork Rose flavor/3 yuan is very special With a light rose fragrance Not very sweet 2⃣️Yellow Wine Popsicle It seems that the price is unified here 5 yuan per stick It is milky with a hint of yellow wine flavor There are also some glutinous rice Delicious 3⃣️Anchang Printed Cake The freshly baked printed cake is the best Sticky and sweet (the boss said if it gets hard when taken home, it can be steamed to restore its soft and sticky texture) 4⃣️At the entrance of the ancient town, there are also fried dough twists for sale Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside A childhood memory Also very good

Anchang Ancient Town, a thousand-year-old town nestled in the gentle dreams of the Jiangnan water towns, is located in Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. It boasts an authentic water town landscape, quaint stone bridges and flowing waters, ancient houses and corridors built along the river, and a rich historical and cultural atmosphere. Not only is it the hometown of Shaoxing's 'Shiye' (a historical profession akin to a legal advisor), but it also preserves ancient crafts such as sauce-making and pulling white sugar, with every detail exuding a strong sense of life and historical charm. 🍃【Must-Visit Attractions】 - 🚤 Strolling along the ancient canal: Taking a ride on a black-awning boat through the town's waterways is an experience not to be missed. As the boat gently rocks, the ancient buildings on both sides unfold like a scroll, offering a sense of tranquility and timelessness reminiscent of 'small bridges and flowing waters'. - 🏮 Visiting the Shiye Museum: Delve into the profound heritage of the town as the 'Home of Shiye', and catch a glimpse of the wisdom and strategy behind the ancient officialdom. - 🧶 Exploring the ancient market streets: Walking on the bluestone-paved roads, you are flanked by a variety of shops offering everything from traditional handicrafts to authentic Shaoxing specialties, making it a great place for treasure hunting. - 🧺 Watching folk performances: During the Spring Festival, the town is bustling with folk activities such as dragon and lion dances, local operas, and water weddings, allowing you to experience the charm of traditional culture up close. 📍【Detailed Address】 Anchang Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. 🚗【Transportation Tips】 - Self-driving: Navigate to 'Shaoxing Anchang Ancient Town'. There is a parking lot outside the town for the convenience of self-driving tourists. - Bus: Take the bus to Anchang Station, and the ancient town is within walking distance after getting off. 🍲【Food Recommendations】 - 🍢 Anchang smoked sausage: With its bright red color and unique flavor, it is a specialty of the town that should not be missed. - 🥟 Shaoxing stinky tofu: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served with a special sauce, it offers a unique taste. - 🍚 Sauce duck: Made with local traditional sauces, the meat is fresh and the sauce is rich in flavor. 🏞️【Recommended Nearby Attractions】 - Lu Xun's Hometown in Shaoxing: A short distance from Anchang Ancient Town is the hometown of Mr. Lu Xun, where you can experience the environment that nurtured the literary giant. - Mount Kuaiji and the Mausoleum of Yu the Great: Visit the tomb of Yu the Great, the progenitor of the Chinese nation, and appreciate the magnificent natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. - East Lake Scenic Area: Known for its beautiful mountain and water scenery, take a black-awning boat ride through the peculiar peaks and rocks to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. Visiting Anchang Ancient Town is not just a trip, but a cultural journey through time and space. Here, every brick and tile has a story, and every bite of food awakens the memories of taste buds, making it hard to leave. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the unique charm of the Jiangnan water towns!

| Seeking the taste of the New Year. Yangshan Stone City →Anchang Ancient Town→ Narrow Tea Lake Ancient Canal Buying New Year's goods~ The strong New Year atmosphere, today is a happy day with cured food and historical culture. ①Go to Yangshan Stone City in the morning, which used to be a quarry, creating a stone city with strange rocks. It's very spectacular to look down from the top of the platform. ②10 minutes away, arrive at Anchang Ancient Town. In the twelfth lunar month, this word, which can only be seen in Lu Xun's novels now, is also completely preserved in Anchang. The water here is convenient, it used to be an economic town, many businessmen did business here and couldn't go home for the New Year, the local residents held activities in the twelfth lunar month to comfort their homesickness, there are various local snacks, which have been preserved to this day. This ancient town is also famous for its 'shiye', most of them come from Anchang Ancient Town. 'Shiye' was a profession in history, similar to the status of a consultant. Because they didn't have an official status, they could only sit in the back and listen to the trial. Once they found that the party's testimony was problematic, they would send a note. Renchang Soy Sauce Garden, a century-old soy sauce garden that has been on the tip of the tongue of China, is most famous for its mother and son sauce. Because there is a good soy sauce garden, the cured meat here is particularly famous. The production of sausages was listed on the intangible cultural heritage list in 2023. There are also characteristic intangible cultural heritage snacks, such as pulling white sugar and sweet rice wine steamed buns, which are worth tasting. There is also yellow wine, and popsicles and milk tea made with yellow wine are also special. Find a local small shop, sit by the river, and eat a few local dishes is also a good choice. ③30 minutes away, arrive at Narrow Tea Lake Ancient Canal in the afternoon. This lake is an inland lake, named after the production of Narrow Tea Lake fish. This rare fish has other familiar names, called anglerfish in Shanghai, and yellow spicy in Sichuan hot pot. In ancient times, boat trackers pulled the boat upstream on the ancient canal, and the piles of the canal also divided the water area into two parts. One side of the water is calm and can be used as a wind shelter. The entire canal is made of bluestone slabs, which was also called Baiyu Longdi Road in history. It has made a great contribution to water transportation and has greatly helped the economic development of Shaoxing. The sunset in the evening is very beautiful on the water surface

The real Jiangnan is in Shaoxing If you like the scenery of ancient towns and water towns, you might as well come to Shaoxing. Anchang Ancient Town is located in Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, and is also one of the four famous ancient towns in Shaoxing. Transportation: 🚇Hangzhou Metro directly to Yuezhou Avenue Station, take a taxi for 20 yuan to arrive 🚗Self-driving from Hangzhou, arrive in one hour 🚆Get off at Shaoxing North Station by high-speed rail, take a taxi for 30 yuan to arrive Tickets: 🆓Free If you take a sculling boat, it is 40 yuan, and three people can sit Enjoy the slow time here~ Food: Stinky tofu, soy sauce duck sausage, wine steamed buns, etc. There are yellow wine popsicles in summer and yellow wine milk tea in winter

Today I went to visit Anchang ancient town. It is a beautiful area to stroll around and enjoy a Shaoxing rice wine ice cream (5 rmb). I do not recommend paying for the ticket to enter some of the buildings. Whilst it is only 50 rmb it seems a little expensive for what you get and I would prefer to just have strolled around the town. I spent a few hours here and I would definitely recommend it as part of an itinerary to visit Shaoxing. I went in the afternoon on a Sunday and it was very quiet. Maybe the heat had kept people away. There's lots of little restaurants but no one eating at them. I guess maybe some people would arrive in the evening instead. #shaoxing

Anchang Ancient Town is located in Shaoxing county, near Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan district. The waterway is narrow and strips across the town with old Chinese style houses on both sides. The town looks charmingly primitive with its old stone bridges, walkways and local specialties such as the yellow wine, Anchang sausages and soy sauce roasted duck. It’s also a living area where I saw elders watching TV, playing majiang or preparing the town’s specials. I also spotted a cobbler at work 👞 For the first time, I saw boats rowed by feet🛶🦶There are also a bunch of restaurants, shops, teahouses and a Starbucks 🤭 The town isn’t overwhelmingly commercial which makes it a nice place to visit if you want to stroll around a place with a more traditional vibe of the Chinese lifestyle. Address ➡️ 安昌古镇 How to go ➡️ I joined a tour group which provided transport to the ancient town. I believe hiring a private driver or taking a taxi would be more convenient🙂 #thisischina #historicplaces #oldtown #ancientlandmark #ancientarchitecture #ancienttown #ancientvillage #ancientcanal #shaoxing #zhejiang

Shaoxing Anchang Ancient Town|Bishui Street is a million-storey, Rainbow Crossing River Seventeen Bridge Shaoxing one of the four ancient towns. Although it is not as famous as Wuzhen Xitang, it is the realistic version of Xiaoqiaos water depicted by Ma Zhiyuan. People, sloping water and small boxes of ancient awning boats, like going back to old times. The silence around here, except for the occasional passing locals, reminds you that you are still in reality. Compared with other ancient towns, Anchang is far from free and easy, but more popular than ridiculous. , patchwork of the pillow river people, antique yellow wine milk tea shop, to the ancient town of Anchang you will really feel the taste of "Heqi Shanshui Sai Su". , pavilions and staggered, ancient streets, houses, halls, workshops, shops, pawns, piers and other ancient towns are still in the past. The authentic Jiangnan folk customs are played in the ancient town of Anchang. Recommended attractions: Ankang Temple, Chenghuang Temple, Shaoxing Master Museum After entering the scenic area, turn right: It is a variety of cakes, pickled products, and sausages sold by local people. And pull the sugar. Among them, Xia Xia's favorite is to enter the first pastry shop in the scenic spot. Their four-color snowflake cakes are brought back to Xiamen and praised by family and friends! Sweet but not greasy, it is suitable as a tea match. When you enter the scenic spot, you can go left: almost the locals' residence. The [Renchang Sauce Garden] near the scenic spot is the Chinese shooting place on the tip of the tongue. The soy sauce can be smelled of intoxicating sauce 50 meters away. If you have thought about a quiet and comfortable time, it is better to come here. Special snacks: Renchang soy sauce, plum dried vegetables, skewer sausage Address: Anchang Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province Opening Hours: Open all day Suggested play time: half a day / Hh / awning boat price: 40 yuan tickets: 1. You Guzhen does not need to buy tickets 2. Guzhenli's pavilion needs tickets 50 yuan: (including the city hall, Shiye Hall, Folk Customs Museum, Water Resistance Bank, Bank of China Site, Stone Carving Hall, Ankang Temple)

#Dragon Boat Festival good places During the Dragon Boat Festival, Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing is a rare and great place to go on vacation. It has the reputation of being the "Hometown of Sauces". It is built by the water, with small bridges, flowing water, pink walls and black tiles, like a painting in ink and color. During this time, the ancient town will hold the Dragon Boat Festival, where various sauce-making techniques will showcase their rich charm. Special foods such as Anchang old sauce, rice wine milk tea, and Shaoxing stinky tofu are mouth-watering. You can also participate in traditional activities such as burning realgar, shooting five poisonous animals, making sachets, etc., and feel the strong Dragon Boat Festival atmosphere. At night, you can take a black-sailed boat and cruise along the river in the ancient town, admiring the lights and scenery on both sides of the river and experiencing the tranquility and beauty of the water town. If you want to experience it more deeply, you can choose to stay in the Zhenshui Inn in the ancient town and experience the authentic water town life. Transportation is also quite convenient. You can take the high-speed rail from Hangzhou East Station to Shaoxing North Station, and then take a taxi or bus to get there directly.

Keqiao District in Shaoxing is a perfect blend of Jiangnan water town charm and historical culture. Here are the top recommended routes: 1. Keyan Scenic Area: Highlights include the Sui-Tang Dynasty "Divine Craftsmanship Grand Buddha" and the peculiar "Cloud Bone" rock formation. Take a Wupeng boat tour on Jianhu Lake to experience Shaoxing's rice wine culture. The recreation of "Lu Town" from Lu Xun's works is perfect for photo ops. 2. Anchang Ancient Town: Free admission. Stroll along cobblestone paths while sampling traditional foods like cured sausages and hand-pulled sugar. The nighttime water mist show creates a dreamlike atmosphere. 3. Orchid Pavilion Scenic Spot: Birthplace of Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection." Features like the Winding Stream Drinking Game and Goose Pond exude scholarly elegance. 4. Kuaiji Mountain·Tushita Heaven Scenic Area: Hike up for panoramic views of Keqiao. The magnificent Longhua Temple and Tushita Palace offer a zen-like journey. 🏨 Hotel Recommendation: Jiujianlou Shangbeng Hotel 🌈 Theme: Traditional Shaoxing Taimen-style hotel 🏘️ Room Types/Layout: Unique, spacious and comfortable rooms 🧹 Soundproofing/Cleanliness: Excellent hygiene and sound insulation 💗 Tips: Conveniently located within Keyan Scenic Area for easy access to attractions

**🌿【Shaoxing 2-Day Itinerary｜Immerse in the Water Town's Poetic Wine Culture】🏮** **✨ Day 1: Cultural Water Town + Culinary Memories** 📍 **Lu Xun's Hometown**: Explore Three-Flavor Study, Hundred Herb Garden, visit the famous "Early" character desk, enjoy fennel beans at Xiangheng Restaurant, and try the slightly intoxicating yellow wine milk tea (Free, reservation required). 📍 **Shen Garden**: Night tour with "Chai Tou Feng" Yue Opera performance, experience Song Dynasty garden light fantasies, feel the thousand-year love story of Lu You and Tang Wan (Night admission: 80 yuan). 📍 **Cangqiao Straight Street**: Savor stinky tofu, cream pastries, and drunken crabs, ride a black awning boat through the Figure 8 Bridge, and instantly capture the water town's vibrant atmosphere! **✨ Day 2: Ink Landscape + Ancient Town Charm** 📍 **East Lake**: Take a black awning boat through "the world's finest water and stone bonsai landscape," see cliff reflections in the clear waters, and explore the filming location of "Journey to the West" (Admission: 50 yuan). 📍 **Anchang Ancient Town**: Enjoy the aroma of Chinese sausages, watch traditional white sugar pulling performances, ride wedding boats on the water, and buy century-old soy sauce from Renchang Sauce Workshop (Free, open all day). 📍 **Orchid Pavilion**: Copy the "Orchid Pavilion Preface" at the site of the ancient wine cup floating ceremony, and feel Wang Xizhi's Wei-Jin Dynasty spirit among bamboo shadows (Admission: 70 yuan). **🍜 Must-Try Foods**: • **Shao Three Fresh**: King of savory flavors｜**Drunken Chicken & Shrimp**: Xiangheng Restaurant specialties • **Yellow Wine Popsicles**: 5 yuan each｜**Ciwu Noodles**: Hand-made chewy noodles with fragrant toppings • **Hidden Gem**: "Hebutou" Restaurant on West Small Road, where locals gather! **🚗 Transportation Tips**: • Take Hangzhou Metro Line 1 directly to Shaoxing, get off at Lu Xun's Hometown Station; • For East Lake/Anchang Ancient Town, take a taxi (20 minutes) or BRT3/118 bus. **💡 Unique Experiences**: • Take ink-painting style photos in the Calligraphy Saint's hometown, wait for misty rain on Fan Bridge; • Paint wine jars and taste 20-year-aged wine at Yellow Wine Town; • Admire ginkgo trees at Yu the Great's Mausoleum in autumn, climb Kuaiji Mountain for a panoramic city view.

Must-Visit Highlights | 100% Photogenic Landmarks 1️⃣ Lu Xun's Former Residence: The "Hundred-Plant Garden" and "Three-Flavor Study" from textbooks come to life. Take atmospheric photos on the bluestone paths reminiscent of "From the Hundred-Plant Garden to the Three-Flavor Study." 2️⃣ Shen Garden Night Tour: Watch the live Yue Opera "Hairpin Phoenix," and when the red lanterns light up, the Song-style garden transforms into a romantic spot. 3️⃣ East Lake Wupeng Boat: Ride a hand-rowed boat through "the world's finest water and stone bonsai landscape," and capture dramatic ink-painting-style photos at Taogong Cave. 4️⃣ Calligraphy Saint's Hometown: Chinaberry flowers + Fan-Signing Bridge + Ink Pool. Wear Hanfu for traditional-style photoshoots and perhaps encounter young ladies with flower hairpins. 5️⃣ Anchang Ancient Town: Sausages and marinated duck hanging from corridor eaves, watch watertown weddings from a Wupeng boat, discover the "Renchang Sauce Garden" featured in "A Bite of China." Premium Itinerary | 48-Hour Immersive Experience DAY 1 Cultural Stroll Route 🔸 8:00 Visit Lu Xun's Former Residence, take photos at the "Early" character desk, tour the Hundred-Plant Garden and feed the koi (free admission, reservation required). 🔸 11:00 Eat fennel beans + Tai Diao milk tea at Xianxing Hotel, take photos with the "Kong Yiji" bronze statue. 🔸 14:00 Capture geometric light and shadow photos at Xu Wei Art Gallery, touch Ming Dynasty scholars' desks at Qingteng Bookhouse. 🔸 18:30 Night tour of Shen Garden while listening to "Hairpin Phoenix," enjoy the atmospheric "Red Soft Hands + Yellow Wine" set meal. DAY 2 Watertown Experience Route 🔹 9:00 Take a Wupeng boat on East Lake (40 yuan/person), explore the "Sky Slit" cliff, wear modern Chinese-style clothes for martial hero-themed photos. 🔹 12:00 Eat stinky tofu + wood lotus tofu on Cangqiao Straight Street, buy yellow rice wine popsicles at the popular "Huijingxuan" shop. 🔹 15:00 Explore the old mansion at Calligraphy Saint's Hometown, hunt for vintage comic books at "Grandpa's Bookstore." 🔹 17:00 Drive 30 minutes to Anchang Ancient Town, capture the evening light on preserved foods, eat Master's Assistant wonton. Practical Guide | Avoiding Tourist Traps 🚗 Transportation: The high-speed rail to "Shaoxing Station" is closest to scenic spots. Shared electric scooters are more flexible for city attractions (3 yuan/30 minutes). Choose short-route Wupeng boats at East Lake/Lu Xun's Former Residence (30-90 yuan). Anchang Ancient Town boat tickets are the best value (50 yuan/boat). 🏡 Accommodation: Wenshu Hotel: Next to Lu Xun's Former Residence, traditional courtyard + Lu Xun-themed rooms (400-600 yuan/night). Dayu Kaiyuan Guantang: Converted ancient village, private villa with private hot spring (1,200+ yuan/night). 🍜 Food Recommendations and Warnings: ✔️ Must-try: Yellow rice wine popsicles (5 yuan), cream xiaopan (3 yuan), fermented bean curd steamed pork, drunken crab. ❌ Avoid: Bamboo tube milk tea in scenic areas (too much artificial sweetener). Instead, try "yellow rice wine milk tea" in ceramic bottles for better photos. ⚠️ Tips: Line up an hour early for Shen Garden night tour to get good seats. The best photo spot is at the Guhe Pavilion reflecting pool. Visit Calligraphy Saint's Hometown at 7am for empty street photos. Get a commemorative stamp at "Grandpa's Bookstore" near Fan-Signing Bridge.

👧My one-day itinerary: Lu Xun Hometown ▶ Cangqiao Straight Street ▶ Bazibridge ▶ Shusheng Hometown ▶ Zhiming Library 🎒My attraction guide ✅Lu Xun Hometown Check out Sanwei Study, Baicao Garden, and Lu Xun's former residence from your Chinese textbook. ✅Cangqiao Straight Street There are many snacks. Both sides of the river are lined with bridges, streams, and houses. Recently, the flowers of the Chinaberry tree have bloomed, which is very beautiful. ✅Shusheng Hometown White walls and black tiles, bridges and flowing water, as well as calligraphy walls, Tishan Bridge, Ink Pond, and Grandpa Bookstore to check out. ✅Bazibridge A small and beautiful old street, very leisurely. You can sit by the river and watch the boats and drink coffee. 🚶If you don't want to make a long travel guide💼, there is a way to generate your travel route with one click📱. Open the Trip.com app, click "Route Planning", select the destination, enter the number of days, and click Smart Recommendation (you can also manually modify it yourself). 🎒A great travel guide is OK. The recommended route includes most of the local attractions on the Reputation List! No detours! Efficient! Especially if you are going to a place for the first time and have no idea🙈, this route function helps you to cover all the attractions worth visiting🎉. 🏠Accommodation: Da Yu Kaiyuan Guantang Da Yu Kaiyuan Guantang🏨, which was blindly selected on the Trip.com Reputation List, has been listed on the Trip.com 2025 Global 100 Local Style Hotels List. It is located next to the Dayu Mausoleum Scenic Area. The scenery is very beautiful. You can live in the ancient town. The roses in the park are in full bloom🌸. This season is just right. The rooms are in a Chinese retro style. 🐕‍🦺Pet-friendly. If you are a spontaneous traveler and too lazy to make a guide🤦 and don't know how to choose a hotel when you go out to play🤕, just choose one on the Reputation List. The listing rate of this list is only 1%. Only 1 out of 100 hotels can be listed👍, so the listed hotels are very reliable and won't disappoint. 🥟Food: Xun Bao Ji You must try Shaoxing cuisine when you come to Shaoxing. It is certified by local friends. Musty dried tofu and Shao Sanxian are recommended. 🚄Transportation: Take Metro Line 1 or a taxi from Shaoxing North Station to Lu Xun Hometown. ⚠️Travel tips 1️⃣Most attractions are free. Make an appointment in advance for Lu Xun Hometown during holidays. 2️⃣The attractions are relatively close to each other. You can walk the whole journey, but there are many stone roads, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes. 3️⃣Bring an umbrella🌂 for rain and sun protection when you come in spring and summer. 4️⃣If you have enough time, you can also go to Anchang Ancient Town and Lanting.

🌟Shaoxing Travel Guide✨ I. Transportation🚗 • Airplane: You can fly into Shaoxing Hangzhou Bay Airport, then transfer to a shuttle bus or taxi to the city or scenic area. • High-speed train: You can arrive at Shaoxing North Station or Shaoxing Station, and then take a taxi or bus to the city or scenic area. • Bus: There are many bus lines in the city that lead to major scenic spots, such as Lu Xun's Hometown and Shen Garden. • Taxi: The starting price for a taxi in the city is CNY 8. You can use DiDi Chuxing or a taxi. II. Accommodation Recommendations🏨 • Yuecheng District: Close to attractions such as Lu Xun's Hometown and Shen Garden, such as Shaoxing Intime Grand Hotel, with moderate prices and high cost performance. • Keqiao District: Close to attractions such as Lanting and Keyan Scenic Area, such as Shaoxing Keqiao Qiaobo Resort Hotel, with moderate prices and high cost performance. III. Food Exploration🍽️ • Featured delicacies: Stinky tofu, drunken chicken, yellow wine milk tea, cream Xiaopan, fennel beans, etc. • Featured restaurants: There is Xianheng Hotel near Lu Xun's Hometown, where you can taste the opera and cold dishes written by Lu Xun; Yue Hong Yue Zhuan Restaurant near Shen Garden offers a rich variety of dishes and a comfortable environment. • Food Street: Shusheng Hometown Food Street brings together a variety of delicacies, where you can taste a variety of special snacks. IV. Fun Check-in📍 • Lu Xun's Hometown: Free admission, where you can interpret Lu Xun's works in their original flavor and feel Lu Xun's life situation. • Shen Garden: CNY 40 during the day and CNY 80 at night, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Song-style gardens and feel the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan. • Lanting: CNY 80, where you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of lush forests and clear streams, and experience calligraphy culture. • East Lake: CNY 25, where you can enjoy the magnificent landscape paintings. It is recommended to take a awning boat tour. • Anchang Ancient Town: Free admission or CNY 50 for a ticket, where you can taste special snacks such as Che Bai Tang and take a awning boat through the river. • Keqiao Ancient Town: Free admission, with music water shows and dazzling water mist shows at night, as well as many cultural and creative and food merchants to check in. • Xishi Hometown Scenic Area: CNY 50 for a joint ticket, where you can learn about Xishi's life and appreciate the scenery of Jiangnan and Chinese gardens. • Dayu Mausoleum Scenic Area: CNY 60, where you can enjoy attractions such as the bronze statue of Dayu and the sacrificial square, and feel the epic of Xia's water management. V. Tips💡 • Opening hours: The opening hours of each attraction are different, so it is recommended to check in advance. • Ticket information: It is recommended to book online in advance, and some attractions require reservations. • Best time to visit: Spring and autumn have a pleasant climate, which is suitable for travel. • Other: Shaoxing's attractions are relatively concentrated, so it is recommended to buy a "Ancient City Pass" to be more cost-effective; it is recommended to choose the East Lake/Keyan line for the awning boat, and the waterway is more original; spring and autumn are the best travel seasons, and it is more comfortable to avoid the plum rain season.

🏛️Shaoxing Introduction Shaoxing, located in the north-central part of Zhejiang Province and on the south bank of Hangzhou Bay, is an ancient Jiangnan city with a history of more than 2,500 years. It is not only the hometown of Baicao Garden and Sanwei Study in Lu Xun's writings, but also the location of the Orchid Pavilion where Wang Xizhi wielded his pen. Shaoxing is famous for its profound cultural heritage, unique water town customs, and as a "museum without walls." 🌸Features of May to June In Shaoxing during May and June, the climate is warm and humid, with an average temperature of about 17 to 26 degrees Celsius, which is very suitable for outdoor activities. At this time, the waterfall in the Wuxie Scenic Area in Zhuji has plenty of water and beautiful scenery. The Orchid Pavilion International Calligraphy Festival, the Houshan Peach Blossom Festival and other festivals are also held at this time, and the whole city is full of cultural and natural charm. 🚌Transportation Guide • High-speed rail: Shaoxing North Station is the main high-speed rail station. It only takes 20 minutes from Hangzhou, and the ticket price is CNY 13–20. • Subway: Shaoxing Subway Line 1 connects the main attractions such as Lu Xun's Hometown, which is very convenient. • City transportation: City buses, taxis, and ride-hailing services are well-developed. You can also choose to walk or cycle to experience the water town customs. 🗺️Three Days and Two Nights Itinerary 🌅Day 1: Shaoxing Ancient City and Cultural Tour • Morning: After arriving in Shaoxing, go to Lu Xun's Hometown, one of the iconic attractions in Shaoxing. You can make an appointment in advance on the official WeChat account of "Shaoxing Wenlv" for free admission. Then go to Sanwei Study to feel Lu Xun's childhood learning environment. • Noon: Taste Shaoxing's special delicacies at Xianheng Hotel near Lu Xun's Hometown, such as fennel beans and Kong Yiji wine. • Afternoon: Go to Shen Garden, the place where Lu You and Tang Wan's love story took place. The ticket price is CNY 40, and the opening hours are 8:00–17:00. Then stroll along Cangqiao Straight Street to feel the atmosphere of Shaoxing and taste special snacks such as stinky tofu and cream Xiaopan. • Evening: Take a night tour of Shen Garden to enjoy the "Hairpin Phoenix" performance and feel the poignant love story of Lu You and Tang Wan. 🌞Day 2: Ancient Town and Nature Tour • Morning: Go to East Lake Scenic Area, a well-preserved ancient quarry site, known as the "living landscape of the Han Dynasty." The ticket price is CNY 50, and the opening hours are 8:00–17:00. You can take a awning boat and shuttle between the stone bridges to feel the charm of the Jiangnan water town. • Noon: Taste Shaoxing rice wine and sauce duck at a restaurant near East Lake. • Afternoon: Go to Anchang Ancient Town, which retains a simple atmosphere of life. Sausage and soy sauce are local specialties. The ancient town is free to visit, but some attractions require a joint ticket, which costs CNY 50 for adults. Stroll through the ancient town, admire the ancient buildings along the river, and experience the leisurely water town life. • Evening: Take a night tour of Anchang Ancient Town, enjoy the night view of the ancient town, and taste local snacks. 🌕Day 3: Leisure and Experience Tour • Morning: Go to the Orchid Pavilion Scenic Area, a calligraphy mecca where Wang Xizhi wrote the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection." The ticket price is CNY 70, and the opening hours are 8:00–17:00. You can admire calligraphy works here and experience the fun of calligraphy creation. • Noon: Taste Shaoxing's special delicacies at a restaurant near the Orchid Pavilion. • Afternoon: Depending on the time, choose to go to the Rice Wine Town to experience the rice wine culture and visit the Rice Wine Museum. After that, end your pleasant journey and return to your warm home. 📸Check-in Spots • Lu Xun's Hometown: Feel Lu Xun's childhood learning environment and experience the awning boat culture. • Shen Garden: The place where Lu You and Tang Wan's love story took place. • East Lake Scenic Area: A well-preserved ancient quarry site, take a awning boat to shuttle between the stone bridges. • Anchang Ancient Town: An ancient town that retains a simple atmosphere of life. Sausage and soy sauce are local specialties. • Orchid Pavilion Scenic Area: A calligraphy mecca where Wang Xizhi wrote the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection." • Rice Wine Town: Experience the rice wine culture and visit the Rice Wine Museum. 🏨Accommodation Recommendations • City hotels: There are many hotels in Shaoxing city, which are affordable and convenient for transportation. • Ancient town homestays: Staying in a homestay near Anchang Ancient Town or Cangqiao Straight Street will allow you to get closer to local life. 🍔Local Food Recommendations • Fennel beans: The signature snack of Xianheng Hotel. • Stinky tofu: The old stall in Cangqiao Straight Street is freshly fried, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. • Cream Xiaopan: Gao Laotai's "Shaoxing Egg Tart" has a crispy meringue topping. • Shaoxing Sanxian: Pork belly, fish balls, and river shrimp are stewed in a pot, and the soup is rich. • Drunken Crab and Zao Chicken: Xianheng Hotel's drunken crab roe is plump and full, and the wine aroma permeates the muscles. 📌Tips • Sun protection measures: The sun is bright from May to June, remember to protect yourself from the sun. • Dress comfortably: The climate is pleasant, but the temperature difference between morning and evening is large, it is recommended to bring a light jacket. • Respect local customs: When visiting historical and cultural attractions, pay attention to respecting local customs. • Book in advance: During the peak tourist season, it is recommended to book tickets and accommodation in advance. • Experience activities: You can participate in calligraphy experiences, awning boat tours, and other activities to make your trip more colorful. Shaoxing in May and June has a pleasant climate and picturesque scenery, making it a great time to travel. Come here and start a poetic journey!🌸

### **Anchang Ancient Town: A Detailed Travel Guide to the Rustic Memories of a Jiangnan Water Town** Anchang Ancient Town, one of the four ancient towns of Shaoxing, is a millennia-old water town that has not been overly commercialized. Here, you won't find shoulder-to-shoulder tourists, but rather flagstone roads, Wupeng boats, soy sauce vats, cured meats, and a leisurely, local lifestyle. If you want to experience the most authentic Jiangnan atmosphere, Anchang Ancient Town is definitely worth a visit. --- ## **📌 Basic Information** - **📍 Address**: Anchang Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province - **🎫 Admission**: The ancient town is free to enter; a combination ticket for some attractions is CNY 50 (including 7 minor attractions) - **⏰ Recommended duration**: Half a day to a full day - **🚗 Transportation**: - **Self-driving**: Approx. 1.5–2 hours from Hangzhou/Shanghai. Navigate to "Anchang Ancient Town." Parking fee is CNY 10/day. - **High-speed train**: To "Shaoxing North Station," then a 20-minute taxi ride (approx. CNY 30) - **Bus**: Take bus No. 805/118 from Shaoxing city center for direct access --- ## **🏮 Must-See Attractions** ### **1. Renchang Sauce Garden (Free)** The soul of Anchang! In this century-old sauce garden, thousands of sauce vats are neatly arranged, fermenting Shaoxing soy sauce and pickles. The air is filled with a rich soy sauce aroma, perfect for photo opportunities. ### **2. Master's Study Museum (CNY 15)** Anchang is the "Hometown of Masters." This museum displays historical and cultural materials about the masters (advisors) of the Ming and Qing dynasties, offering insights into the daily work of ancient think tanks. ### **3. Anchang Folk Customs Museum (CNY 10)** Showcases traditional life scenes such as waterside wedding customs, farm tools, and textiles, suitable for tourists interested in folk culture. ### **4. Stone Carving Museum & Sui Kang Money House (Combination ticket CNY 20)** The Stone Carving Museum houses exquisite Ming and Qing stone carvings, while the Sui Kang Money House recreates the accounting room and vault of an old-time money house, allowing you to experience the operations of the ancient financial industry. ### **5. Stroll Along the Three-Li Long Corridor & Ancient Bridges** Anchang's most charming feature is the corridor along the river, providing shade and shelter from the rain. Stroll through it and watch the Wupeng boats slowly pass by. **Fulu Bridge and Wan'an Bridge** are the most photogenic ancient bridges, with the best light in the morning or at dusk. --- ## **🚤 Featured Experiences** ✅ **Take a Wupeng Boat Ride** (CNY 40/boat, can accommodate 2–3 people) The sculling boat slowly travels through the water lanes, allowing you to experience the artistic conception of "traveling on blue waves, as if in a painting." ✅ **Watch the Taffy-Pulling Performance** (CNY 10/pack) Old craftsmen boil and pull sugar on the spot to make sweet taffy, a traditional Anchang skill and intangible cultural heritage. ✅ **Cured Meat Scenery (Winter Only)** Every year after winter begins, the riverside is hung with sausages, soy sauce ducks, and dried fish, making it a "cured meat museum without walls," perfect for taking photos and buying souvenirs. --- ## **🍜 Food Recommendations** ### **🔥 Must-Try Snacks** - **Anchang Sausage** (can be vacuum-packed to take away, CNY 20–30/jin) - **Soy Sauce Duck** (Baolin Restaurant is the most famous) - **Fermented Rice Wine Steamed Buns** (fluffy and sweet, super delicious with preserved vegetable and pork filling) - **Stinky Tofu & Radish Pancake** (freshly fried at riverside stalls, CNY 5/portion) - **Printed Rice Cake** (glutinous rice filling, steamed and sold on the spot, CNY 10/box) ### **🍴 Restaurant Recommendations** - **Yikouwei Restaurant**: A local favorite, recommended dishes include sliced goose and braised pork with dried bamboo shoots - **Baolin Restaurant**: A riverside time-honored brand, yellow wine with drunken crab is a must - **Anchang Ancient Town Restaurant**: High value for money, recommended dishes include stir-fried snails with soy sauce and braised bamboo shoots in oil --- ## **🏡 Accommodation Recommendations** - **In the Ancient Town**: - **Anchang Guyun Guantang Hotel** (high-end, CNY 500–1,000/night) - **Lvhangshe Inn** (literary and artistic courtyard, CNY 300–600/night) - **Shaoxing City Center**: If you also want to visit the former residence of Lu Xun, you can stay in the city center (such as Xianheng Hotel), a 30-minute taxi ride to Anchang. --- ## **📆 Best Season & Itinerary Suggestions** - **Best Season**: - **Winter (December–February)**: The aroma of cured meat fills the air, with a strong festive atmosphere - **Spring (March–May)**: Avoid the plum rain season, pleasant climate - **Half-Day Trip**: Visit the ancient town + take a boat ride in the morning, have cured meat for lunch, and return in the afternoon - **One-Day Trip**: Add in-depth experiences at the Master's Study Museum and Sauce Garden, and take photos of the sunset in the evening --- ## **💡 Useful Tips** 1. **Bring some cash**, as some old shops and stalls only accept cash 2. **Go early to avoid crowds**. There are slightly more tourists in the afternoon, but it is generally not too crowded 3. **Recommended souvenirs**: Sausage, soy sauce duck, yellow wine, taffy, preserved vegetables 4. **Wear comfortable shoes**, as walking on the flagstone road for a long time can be tiring --- The beauty of Anchang Ancient Town lies in its slowness and authenticity. There are no noisy bars or Internet-famous shops here, only old people sunning soy sauce vats, boatmen sculling boats, and the fragrant atmosphere of local life. If you want to find a Jiangnan water town that has not been overly disturbed, Anchang is the best choice. **📢 Please refer to the actual scenic spot for the latest information, and it is recommended to confirm the opening hours before traveling!**

📅 Day 1: Shumo Ancient Alley and the Millennium City Morning: The hometown of the sage of calligraphy Secret Realm of Calligraphy: Strolling through the hometown of Wang Xizhi, you will see bluestone pavements connecting ancient sites such as the Tishan Bridge and the Ink Pond, and calligraphy elements can be seen everywhere on the walls. It is recommended to arrive before 8 am to avoid the crowds and take photos of the reflections in the windows of the "Grandpa Bookstore" and occasionally encounter a Jiangnan painting of rowing boats passing through the Tishan Bridge. Handcraft experience: Try to make a copy of the "Lanting Preface" in the handcraft workshop next to Cai Yuanpei's former residence and take away a memory of calligraphy. Noon: Lunch at Baji Bridge Fireworks in the Water Village: Try the authentic Shaoxing three fresh dishes and braised pork with preserved vegetables and rice at "Aqiu Shiwantou" in Qiaotou. After the meal, drink rice wine and milk tea under the century-old camphor tree and experience the slow time of "bridge leaning against the water, water surrounding the house". Afternoon: Explore Cangqiao Street Fun in the Ancient Street: Walk through Cangqiao Zhi Street, which is lined with shops from the Ming and Qing dynasties. You must try the "Changqing Temple Stinky Tofu" (crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside), check in the Qingteng-themed coffee at the Xu Wei Art Museum, and wait for a sunset on the terrace of "Six Days Coffee" in the evening. Evening: Climbing in Fushan Park Panoramic view of the ancient city: Climb the Feiyi Tower to overlook the whole picture of Shaoxing and capture the moment when the sunset turns Yuewang Terrace into gold. Walking down the mountain along the circular trail, you may come across locals taking a stroll and playing with birds. Recommended overnight stay: Shaoxing Dayu Kaiyuan Guantang, a resort transformed from an ancient village. The single-family villas include private hot springs. You can listen to frog croaking and watch the stars at night, and see white walls and black tiles when you open the window in the morning. 📅 Day 2: Cultural pilgrimage and beautiful scenery of lakes and mountains Morning: Explore the Mausoleum of Yu the Great Ancestor of the Chinese nation: Pay homage to Dayu's Mausoleum at the foot of Kuaiji Mountain, walk along the sacred path to experience the flood control spirit of "passing by your home three times without entering", and climb up to the Jieyu Square to overlook the mountain mist. Cultural Easter Eggs: Participate in the ancient rubbing activities in the scenic area and make Dayu totem souvenirs by yourself. Noon: Immerse yourself in Lu Xun’s hometown The textbook reappears: Walk through the vegetable patch in Baicao Garden and the "Zao" table in Sanwei Book House, order a dish of fennel beans and Taidiao wine at the "Xianheng Hotel", and experience the literary interest of Kong Yiji. Cultural and creative collection: Buy black felt hat bookmarks and community opera prints at the "Dawn Blossoms Plucked at Dusk" store next to the Lu Xun Memorial Hall. Afternoon: The Secret Place of 犭茶湖 🈶The beauty of nature: Drive 20 minutes to the pristine lake, stroll along the 2.5-kilometer ancient towpath, feel the lake breeze, and occasionally encounter egrets flying among the reeds. It is recommended to wear Hanfu or a plain long skirt to take pictures with ink painting style. Evening: Boating on East Lake Landscape bonsai: Take a black-sailed boat to pass through Taogong Cave and Xiantao Cave, where the moss on the cliff and the clear water complement each other. The boatmen will sing Yue Opera tunes, and capture the "One Line Sky" light waterfall as the setting sun passes through the stone bridge. 📅 Day 3: Lanting Gathering and the Relics of the Ancient Town Morning: Lanting Elegance Qushui Liushang: Experience Wang Xizhi's "elegant gathering" at Lanting Pavilion amidst the mountains, watch the big white geese bending their necks to play in the water by the goose pond, and copy the inscription of "Lanting Preface" on the stele. Tea break in the bamboo forest: At the Youjun Tea Garden in the scenic area, you can taste Lanting snow chrysanthemums, eat mugwort glutinous rice cakes, and listen to guqin performances. Noon: A feast in Anchang Ancient Town A feast of soy sauce flavor: stroll along the river lined with sausages, watch thousands of soy sauce vats being dried in the "Renchang Soy Sauce Garden", and must-try soy sauce braised meat and soy sauce quail. I recommend the steamed river eel with pickled mustard greens from Guzhen Restaurant, served with a pot of five-year-old wine. Souvenir shopping: buy handmade soy sauce and sugar, and experience the Wupeng boat trading scene at the "floating market". Easter egg before returning: If you have enough time, take a detour to the "Master's House" to listen to a story about the wisdom of a Shaoxing master, which will put a cultural end to your journey. 🌟 Special experiences and tips 1. Photography Tips: The Tishan Bridge in the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy was photographed with a wide-angle lens from a low position, including the stone bridge, the black-sailed boats and the tower in the distance; After 4 p.m., the light at 㹧犭茶湖 becomes soft, and the red coat and the gray-white towpath create a visual impact. 2. Peak shifting suggestions: Lu Xun's hometown is crowded after 10:00 on weekends, so it is recommended to enter the park at 7:30 on weekdays; Anchang Ancient Town is most charming when the lanterns are lit in the evening. You can adjust your itinerary to arrive in the afternoon of the third day. 3. Local cuisine: Recommended supper: "Aguo Congee Shop" on Fushan Heng Street, shrimp oil chicken congee with pickled radish; Dessert lovers should not miss the "Granny Gao's Creamy Pancake", which has the aroma of egg and milk mixed with a crispy caramel shell. From the scent of ink in the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy to the aroma of sauce in Anchang Ancient Town, from the black-sailed boats rowing in East Lake to the towpath stroll in the tea lake, this route connects the literati spirit and water town soul of Shaoxing in 72 hours. Every blue brick is engraved with thousands of years of cultural heritage, and every wisp of tea fragrance is imbued with the temperament of the Jiangnan region.

Shaoxing is a popular day trip destination in the Zhejiang province, as you can get there in as fast as 15min on the high-speed train from Hangzhou/ Suzhou. And apart from being the old residence of Luxun, the legendary Chinese novelist, and the origin of Shaoxing yellow wine, they have a beautiful old town named Anchang Ancient Town, which is a thousand-year-old town featured recently on CCTV. Once you set foot in the old town, it’s like you enter the ancient era, with red lanterns hung all around and wooden houses built along the river. If weather allows, it would be nice to hop on the manual boat to experience the town like a real local! #shaoxing #china #myitinerary #myitinerary #travel #thingstodo #citydaytours

| Drinking with Time in the Ink-Wash Jiangnan. Shaoxing is a poem floating in wine fragrance, a dream resting on rippling waters. For the May Day holiday, I've specially prepared this practical three-day, two-night Shaoxing travel guide for you to save. Day 1: A Thousand-Year Echo of Literature and Love 📍 Lu Xun's Former Residence & Shen Garden Scenic Area In the morning, push through Shaoxing's mist to visit Lu Xun's Former Residence as your first stop. Winding along bluestone paths to the Hundred Herbs Garden, the pagoda trees and raspberry vines from childhood textbooks sway gracefully in the sunlight. Inside the Three-Flavor Study Room, the character "early" carved on the wooden desk corner seems to still carry young Lu Xun's stubbornness. In the afternoon, walk to Shen Garden, a Southern Song Dynasty garden colored with melancholy due to Lu You and Tang Wan's poem "Phoenix Hairpin." Between white walls and dark tiles, a Yue Opera rendition of "Phoenix Hairpin" plays melodiously in Shuanggui Hall. As dusk falls, take a lantern for a night tour of Shen Garden, where under the Song Dynasty lantern shadows, even the wind is infused with poetic sentiment. 🫘 Food Recommendations 👉 Xianheng Hotel: Fennel beans paired with Taizhou rice wine, bringing Kongyi Ji's flavors to your taste buds. 👉 Cangqiao Straight Street: Crispy outside, tender inside stinky tofu dipped in sweet spicy sauce, full of local flavor. Day 2: Ancient Town Life and Yellow Wine Intoxication 📍 Anchang Ancient Town Anchang is an undisturbed old dream of Jiangnan. Sausages and marinated ducks hang from eaves, while the rich aroma of soy sauce flows along stone paths. Take a black-awning boat under ancient bridges, where the oars break the water's surface as storytelling music drifts from old teahouses along both banks. Don't forget to take home a bottle of Renchang Sauce Garden soy sauce, as featured on "A Bite of China," to preserve the savory memories of your journey. 📍 Yellow Wine Town (Dongpu) In the afternoon, head to the hometown of yellow wine. The air in the town floats with the sweet fragrance of glutinous rice. In the Yellow Wine Museum, from winter brewing to opening the vats, each jar of wine contains the craftsmanship of Shaoxing people. Taste a yellow wine popsicle where dairy and wine flavors intertwine; then drink a cup of yellow wine milk tea, as the warm intoxication slides from your throat to your heart. 🌙 Accommodation Recommendation Huazhu Luxury: A Zen-inspired homestay with a serene and elegant environment. Day 3: The Beauty of Yue Women and Clear Mountain Waters 📍 Xi Shi's Hometown Tourist Area Along Huansha River, the legend of Xi Shi has flowed for thousands of years. Stroll along Ancient Yue Street, where white-walled, gray-tiled houses create an interesting contrast with the lush green mountains. If time permits, take a painted boat along the river for a truly pleasant experience. Before returning, consider taking a detour to Bazi Bridge. Water flows gently under the bridge. Without the noise of tourists, only the authenticity of everyday life remains. Here, bid farewell to Shaoxing, leaving behind memories soaked in yellow wine fragrance. Travel Tips 🚴 Transportation: Attractions are concentrated in Yuecheng District; cycling or walking is recommended to experience the texture of the ancient city. 🎫 Tickets: Lu Xun's Former Residence, Cangqiao Straight Street, and Bazi Bridge are free; Shen Garden night tour is 80 yuan, Lanting is 80 yuan (optional). 👗 Outfit: Solid-colored qipao or Hanfu would match the ancient town perfectly! Shaoxing is a city worth measuring with your footsteps and tasting with your palate. During the May Day holiday, let time pause here to dialogue with literature and become intoxicated with the landscape.

"When flowers bloom in March, head to Jiangnan." In March and April, Shaoxing truly embodies the poetic Jiangnan that ancient poets described. During this season, Shaoxing sheds its winter chill but hasn't yet welcomed the summer heat, making it the most comfortable time of year. Walking through Shaoxing's streets and alleys, you'll see gray tiles on black-brick houses, bridges over flowing streams, and ancient lanes everywhere. The city is filled with rich cultural history and vibrant everyday life—every view is pure pleasure and beauty 🍃 📍Location: Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🚇Transportation guide: - High-speed rail: Take the train to Shaoxing North Station, which offers convenient transportation with easy transfers to the downtown area. - Regular train: Choose Shaoxing Station, which is closer to downtown and more convenient. - By air: Fly to Hangzhou first, then take the subway to reach Shaoxing in about 2 hours. 📅Detailed two-day Shaoxing itinerary: Day 1: Lu Xun's Hometown → West Small Road → Hometown of the Calligraphy Sage → Baziqiao Bridge Day 2: Lanting Scenic Area → Anchang Ancient Town 🎯Must-visit attractions: ✅West Small Road Historical District (free): This is the filming location for the movie "Summer of Xiaohe," preserving its original ecological features. Walking through the district, you can truly experience the daily life of local residents. With few tourists, it's wonderfully peaceful—a stroll here is pure enjoyment. ✅Lanting (ticket: CNY 70): This place perfectly recreates the scene described in Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion." Surrounded by majestic mountains and swaying bamboo groves, it features the elegant "floating wine cups along winding water" activity. The artistic atmosphere makes you feel as if you've traveled back to the Wei-Jin period. ✅Hometown of the Calligraphy Sage (free): As the hometown of Wang Xizhi and Cai Yuanpei, the cultural atmosphere here is incredibly rich. Calligraphy works visible on walls throughout the area add a unique artistic charm to this place. ✅Lu Xun's Hometown (free but reservation required): From the Herb Garden to the Three-Flavor Study Room, this place carries countless memories of Lu Xun's works. Because it's so popular, there are relatively many tourists. It's recommended to arrive when it opens in the morning to avoid peak crowds and properly experience the world described in Lu Xun's writings. 🍜Shaoxing cuisine: When in Shaoxing, you must try these special local snacks—stinky tofu that smells strong but tastes delicious, yellow rice wine milk tea with its unique flavor combination, yellow rice wine popsicles filled with wine fragrance when you bite into them, and the distinctively shaped cream pastries. Every bite offers an authentic local flavor!

Compared to Suzhou and Hangzhou, I prefer this low-profile dreamland of Jiangnan‼️ If Jiangnan has a backbone, it must be Shaoxing. Without visiting Shaoxing, one can hardly claim to have truly experienced the charm of Jiangnan. This city, honored as a "museum without walls," was also named the most popular water town in Jiangnan by National Geographic. 【Recommended Attractions in Shaoxing】🗺️ Shaoxing Lanting: This is the breathtaking place depicted in Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion." Stepping inside, you're surrounded by lush forests and bamboo groves, with winding streams where wine cups once floated. Every step and every scene seems to transport you back to that elegant gathering in the ninth year of Yonghe, immersing you in a thousand years of poetic sentiment. Angsang Lake: Built during the Ming Dynasty, it's not only a vital passage connecting the north and south banks but also a harbor for boats seeking shelter from storms. White egrets soar over the lake surface, creating ripples across the water. Walking leisurely along the riverbank and experiencing the tranquility and beauty is truly delightful. Lu Xun Native Place: This is the former residence of Lu Xun. From the playful Hundred Plants Garden to the scholarly Three-Flavor Study, visitors can search for the character "early" that Lu Xun carved on his desk mentioned in Chinese textbooks, exploring the world from his writings and experiencing the footsteps of this literary giant's growth. Hometown of the Calligraphy Sage: As the hometown of Wang Xizhi, the Sage of Calligraphy, walking along the waterside houses brings history to life. The calligraphy wall next to Jifang Bridge is an excellent photo spot—any casual shot captures the rich ancient aesthetic. East Lake: As one of the filming locations for the 1986 version of "Journey to the West," it has a unique charm. Riding a black-awning boat through steep rock walls and under ancient stone bridges feels like entering an ink painting—a pleasure beyond words. Eight-Character Bridge: Acclaimed as China's earliest overpass, many original residents live around it, creating a strong atmosphere of everyday life. Here, you can truly experience authentic Jiangnan water town living with its simplicity and leisure. Anchang Ancient Town: As one of Shaoxing's four major ancient towns, the old street is built along the river with a classical style. It sells many Shaoxing specialties such as cured duck, cured fish, and fermented bean curd. During Chinese New Year, locals flock here to purchase holiday goods, creating a lively atmosphere filled with festive spirit. Dayu Kaiyuan (Hidden Free Attraction)‼️‼️‼️: Backed by Mount Kuaiji and adjacent to Dayu Mausoleum, it's not only free to visit but also offers affordable accommodation. It's both a hotel and a stunning scenic area. Most attractions are within a 20-minute drive. The entire area preserves the natural ecological environment of ancient villages, featuring mainly Ming and Qing architecture with white walls and black tiles. Small bridges and flowing water are interspersed throughout, with ancestral halls, opera stages, courtyards, ancient streets, and stone alleys arranged in a picturesque manner—perfect for photography! In spring, roses bloom with fragrance throughout the garden; currently, trumpet vines are in full bloom, complementing the classical buildings beautifully. Compared to the crowds at the Calligraphy Sage's hometown, this place is less crowded but more scenic, better suited for leisurely photography and sightseeing. 🍃As the summer heat gradually subsides, consider taking a trip to Shaoxing. We've carefully prepared a 3-day, 2-night travel guide for everyone, so save it now!🍃 【3-Day, 2-Night Itinerary】 DAY1️⃣ - Morning: Stroll through the Hometown of the Calligraphy Sage, experiencing the fusion of history and calligraphy. - Noon: Taste Shaoxing's special cuisine nearby. - Afternoon: Visit Eight-Character Bridge to experience the water town atmosphere; then explore Cangqiao Straight Street to appreciate the ancient street style; afterward, head to Fushan Park for a panoramic view of Shaoxing. - Evening: Check in at Dayu Kaiyuan Grand House in Shaoxing and enjoy a peaceful night in the ancient village. DAY2️⃣ - Morning: Visit Dayu Mausoleum to explore ancient cultural relics. - Noon: Dine around the scenic area. - Afternoon: Enter Lu Xun Native Place to trace Lu Xun's childhood memories; then head to Angsang Lake to admire the lake views and egrets; in the evening, go to East Lake and take a black-awning boat to experience the water town's night scenery. DAY3️⃣ - Morning: Visit Shaoxing Lanting to savor the thousand-year-old ink fragrance. - Noon: Enjoy lunch near Lanting. - Afternoon: Wander through Anchang Ancient Town, shop for special local products, and experience the ancient town's charm before heading home. 【Food Recommendations】🍔 Yellow Rice Wine Popsicle: A perfect combination of mellow yellow rice wine and refreshing popsicle, with a unique taste that's unforgettable. Shredded Radish Cake: Crispy outside and tender inside, the sweet radish shreds spread in your mouth, a common delicious snack on Shaoxing streets. Stinky Tofu: Smells strong but tastes delicious, with a golden crispy exterior and juicy interior, paired with special sauce for a unique flavor. Shaoxing Drunken Crab: Made with

If you are looking for a **high-speed rail direct**, **crowd-free**, **low-cost** and **slow-paced** city travel guide, here are some recommended destinations for the May Day holiday, combining high-speed rail convenience with a comfortable travel experience: **1️⃣. Quanzhou, Fujian** **✨Recommendation reason**: Half of the city is bustling with people and the other half is fairyland, with a strong Minnan culture, fewer tourists and low consumption. **🚄High-speed rail direct**: Quanzhou Station (about 1 hour from Fuzhou/Xiamen) **Core gameplay**: - **West Street** (Southern Fujian ancient houses + authentic snacks) - **Xiepu Village** (experience the hairpin flower circle and take photos of the fisherwoman style) - **Luoyang Bridge** (ancient bridge from the Song Dynasty, beautiful sunset) **🍱Food recommendations**: Vermicelli soup, ginger duck, four-fruit soup **🏠Accommodation suggestion**: West Street B&B, 100-200 yuan per person per night **2️⃣. Shaoxing, Zhejiang** **✨Recommendation reason**: Jiangnan water town, the hometown of Lu Xun, the fragrance of rice wine, suitable for slow travel. **🚄High-speed rail direct**: Shaoxing North Station (30 minutes from Hangzhou) **Core attractions**: - **Lu Xun's hometown** (free, experience the Baicao Garden in the textbook) - **Anchang Ancient Town** (uncommercialized water town) - **Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy** (Former Residence of Wang Xizhi, Literary Alley) **🍱Food recommendations**: Rice wine milk tea, stinky tofu, fennel beans **🏠Accommodation suggestion**: B&B in the old town, 150 yuan per person per night **3️⃣. Chongzuo, Guangxi** **✨Recommendation reason**: The secret place on the China-Vietnam border, the Detian cross-border waterfall is stunning, and there are fewer tourists. **🚄High-speed rail direct**: Chongzuo South Station (1.5 hours from Nanning) **Core gameplay**: - **Detian Waterfall** (the largest transnational waterfall in Asia) - **Mingshi Countryside** (cycling + bamboo rafting, picturesque landscape) - **Taiping Ancient City** (Zhuang style night scene) **🍱Food recommendations**: Vietnamese rice noodle rolls, roast suckling pig **🏠Accommodation suggestion**: Mingshi Countryside B&B, 200 yuan per person per night - **4️⃣. Qingdao, Shandong** **✨Recommendation reason**: Coastal city, European-style architecture + blue sea and blue sky, fewer tourists before May Day. **🚄High-speed rail direct**: Qingdao Station/Qingdao North Station (4 hours in Beijing, 1.5 hours in Jinan) **Core attractions**: - **Badaguan** (Phoenix tree + old house) - **Wheat Island** (few people, beautiful scenery, great sunset) - **Laoshan** (mountains and sea, a good place for hiking) **🍱Food recommendations**: Spanish mackerel dumplings, spicy fried clams **🏠Accommodation suggestion**: Youth hostel/B&B in Shinan District, 150 yuan per person per night **5️⃣. Pu'er, Yunnan** **✨Recommendation reason**: The world's tea source, tropical rainforest + ancient tea garden, few tourists. **🚄High-speed rail direct**: Pu'er Station (Kunming high-speed rail 3 hours) **Core gameplay**: - **Jingmai Mountain Ancient Tea Forest** (Thousand-year-old tea trees, surrounded by clouds and mist) - **Xiaoaozi Coffee Manor** (Yunnan boutique coffee experience) - **Nakeli Tea Horse Road** (Horse Caravan Cultural Town) **🍱Food recommendations**: Sour bamboo shoots chicken, Wa chicken rice **🏠Accommodation suggestion**: Jingmai Mountain B&B, 200 yuan per person per night **6️⃣. Qingyuan, Guangdong** **✨Recommendation reason**: Guangzhou's back garden, landscape + hot springs, suitable for relaxation. **🚄High-speed rail direct**: Qingyuan Station (40 minutes from Guangzhou) **💗Core attractions**: - **Gulong Gorge** (Glass Bridge + Rafting) - **Yingxi Peak Forest** (karst landform hiking) - **Sempora Hot Spring** (forest pool) **🍱Food recommendations**: Qingyuan chicken, Beijiang river seafood **🏠Accommodation suggestion**: Hot spring hotel, 300 yuan per person per night **7️⃣. Henan Kaifeng** **✨Recommendation reason**: The ancient capital of the Northern Song Dynasty, immersive experience in Qingming Riverside Park, low consumption. **🚄High-speed rail direct**: Kaifeng North Station (20 minutes from Zhengzhou) **Core gameplay**: - **Qingming Riverside Park** (live performance + ancient costume travel) - **Kaifeng Mansion** (Restoration of the scene where Bao Gong judged a case) - **Gulou Night Market** (snack gathering place) **🍱Food recommendations**: Soup dumplings, carp baked noodles **🏠Accommodation suggestion**: Economy hotel in the ancient city, 150 yuan per person per night **Summarize** These cities have direct high-speed rail access, low consumption, and fewer tourists, making them suitable for slow-paced travel during the May Day holiday. suggestion: ✅ **Book tickets in advance** (high-speed rail tickets are tight on May 1st) ✅ **Visit during off-peak hours** (leave early and return late to avoid crowds) ✅ **Travel light** (backpack + comfortable shoes)

**📍 Lu Xun Former Residence** From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore! Touch the Chinese honey locust tree from your textbooks, eat fennel beans on a Wupeng boat, and encounter Kong Yiji at Xianheng Hotel📚 **📍 Anchang Ancient Town** A living, thousand-year-old water town! In the twelfth lunar month, it's hung with preserved ducks and dried fish. Take a foot-operated boat across the Qianlong Ancient Bridge and enjoy Shaoxing opera in an old teahouse🎭 **📍 East Lake** "The best waterscape bonsai in the world"! Take a Wupeng boat under the cliffs, see the wonders of Taogong Cave and Xiantao Cave, and feel like you're traveling through an ink painting🏞️ **📍 Shen Garden** The sad place of Lu You and Tang Wan! Watch the Yue Opera performance of *Phoenix Hairpin* at night, and read ancient love poems under the lantern wall💔 **📍 Cangqiao Straight Street** A foodie's Shaoxing! Stinky tofu with yellow rice wine popsicles, creamy Xiapan with preserved mustard greens and braised pork...foodies can't resist🍶 **✨ In-depth experiences** ▪️Experience the three "wus" of Shaoxing: Wupeng boat/Wuzhan hat/Wugancai (preserved dried vegetables) ▪️Follow the textbook tour: He Mi Jian Ancestral Hall/Qingteng Study ▪️DIY painted wine jars at the Yellow Wine Museum