Shaoxing is a water town in the south of the Yangtze River.

Shaoxing, a water town in the south of the Yangtze River with a history of more than 2,500 years, attracts many tourists with its profound historical and cultural heritage, unique natural scenery and rich food culture. The following is a detailed Shaoxing travel guide, I hope it can help you during your trip. 1. Recommended attractions 1. Lu Xun’s hometown -Address: No. 241, Lu Xun Middle Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province -Business hours: 08:30-21:00 -Highlights: This is the place where Mr. Lu Xun was born and lived in his early years, including Lu Xun’s former residence, Baicao Garden, Sanwei Bookstore, etc. It is an important place to understand Lu Xun’s life and works. 2. Anchang Ancient Town -Address: Anhua North Road, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province -Business hours: 08:30-16:30 -Highlights: The ancient town has preserved a large number of Ming and Qing buildings, small bridges, flowing water, stone roads, and old houses, which are full of the charm of the Jiangnan water town. In addition, Anchang Ancient Town’s specialties such as sausages and white sugar are also worth trying. 3. Shaoxing East Lake -Highlights: East Lake is famous for its contrasting landscapes. Xiantao Cave, Taogong Cave, Qinqiao and other landscapes have their own characteristics. They are one of the representative works of Shaoxing garden art. Visitors can take a boat trip to experience the tranquility and beauty of the water town. 4. Shen Yuan -Location: Located on the east side of Lu Xun’s hometown - Highlights: Shen Garden is a model of Song Dynasty gardens, with pavilions, pavilions, small bridges, flowing water and winding paths leading to tranquility. Wandering there, you can feel the strong cultural atmosphere and historical heritage. 5. Shaoxing Fusi Mountain Scenic Area -Address: No. 2, Dongcheng Village, Shangyu District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province -Business hours: 09:00-16:00 -Highlights: The scenic area has beautiful natural scenery and interdependent mountains and rivers. It is a good place for outdoor adventure and leisure vacation. 2. Food recommendations Shaoxing’s food culture is equally rich and colorful. Here are some must-try delicacies: 1. Rice wine crispy duck - Shaoxing rice wine and selected duck are stewed slowly and carefully. The duck meat absorbs the mellow aroma of the rice wine, and the skin is crispy and the meat is tender. 2. Shaoxing fish head - Fresh fish heads are slowly stewed with Shaoxing's unique seasonings. The soup is rich and the fish is tender. 3. Sautéed screws - Fresh screws are stir-fried quickly with special sauce, spicy and delicious. 4. Shaoxing stinky tofu - Smells bad and tastes delicious, it is one of Shaoxing's special snacks. Golden and crispy on the outside, tender and juicy on the inside. 5. Shaoxing fennel beans - Plump black beans are slowly stewed with a variety of spices. The anise flavor is rich and it is a good companion for drinking. In addition, there are also delicacies such as dried plum and vegetable sesame cakes, Shaoxing drunken chicken, bean curd candy, braised pork with dried vegetables, and Shaoxing three delicacies that are also worth trying. 3. Accommodation recommendations Shaoxing has a variety of accommodation options, ranging from luxury hotels to budget inns. Here are some recommended places to stay: 1. Lanyu Weiyue Hotel (Shaoxing Lu Xun’s Hometown Store) -Features: The room is clean and the air is good. It is close to Shaoxing Second Hospital and has convenient transportation. 2. Shuyue Hotel (Shaoxing East Railway Station Wanhe City Branch) -Features: The room design is novel and close to Datong Shopping Center, making shopping convenient. 3. Mugeshanju (Shaoxing Fushashan Branch) -Features: Located in Shangyu District, the environment is quiet and suitable for vacation and leisure. 4. Shaoxing Dingfengxiang Hotel (Lu Xun’s Hometown Yintai Branch) - Features: Close to Yintai City, convenient for shopping and dining, and complete hotel facilities. 4. Transportation Guide Shaoxing has convenient transportation, and tourists can choose to arrive by plane, train, car, etc. After arriving in Shaoxing, you can take buses, taxis or shared bicycles to reach various attractions. During peak travel periods, it is recommended to plan your itinerary and transportation methods in advance to avoid delays. 5. Precautions 1. Weather changes: Shaoxing belongs to the subtropical monsoon climate zone, with hot and humid summers and cold and dry winters. Visitors should choose appropriate clothing and sun protection products according to seasonal changes. 2. Safety first: During the tour, please pay attention to personal and property safety, abide by the regulations of the scenic area, and do not climb dangerous areas or swim in the water without authorization. 3. Civilized tourism: Please keep the scenic environment clean and do not litter or damage public facilities. Respect local customs and cultural traditions and be a civilized tourist. I hope this Shaoxing travel guide can help you with your trip, and I wish you a happy holiday in Shaoxing!