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Free trip to Shaoxing? A must-see!!! Fushan Park awaits you!

## Fushan Park, Shaoxing: A Complete Guide to a Thousand-Year-Old Urban Oasis 【Park Overview】 Fushan Park, with an altitude of 74 meters and covering an area of 22 hectares, is the most prominent of the "Three Mountains" (Fushan, Tashan, and Jishan) in the ancient city of Shaoxing. This urban park, boasting a history of 2,500 years, was once the core area of the Yue Kingdom's capital. Major historical events, such as the Wu-Yue rivalry and the Southern Song Dynasty's temporary palace, all unfolded here. Today, it serves as a popular spot for locals to do morning exercises and is an excellent place to explore the cultural heritage of Shaoxing. 【Transportation Guide】 🚇 Subway: Line 1, City Square Station, Exit B (8-minute walk) 🚌 Bus: Routes 5/8/11/22/28/35 to Fushan Park Station 🚗 Car: Navigate to "Fushan Park Parking Lot," 10 CNY/4 hrs (limited parking spaces) 🛶 Waterway: Take a wupeng boat to Xiyuan Wharf (unique experience) 【Top 5 Must-See Attractions】 1️⃣ King Yue Terrace (heart of the park) - Reconstructed Han Dynasty-style building complex - Highlights: Reproduction of Goujian's "sleeping on brushwood and tasting gall" scene/Yue Kingdom weapons exhibition - Best time to visit: 8:00–10:00 am (ancient buildings look their best in the morning light) 2️⃣ Feiyi Tower (highest point) - Five-story Tang and Song Dynasty-style viewing tower - Views from the top: Luxun Former Residence/Dashan Pagoda/panoramic view of Shaoxing - Photography tip: Climb the tower in the evening to capture the sunset over the ancient city 3️⃣ Tomb of Wenzhong (a must-visit for history buffs) - Burial place of Wenzhong, a minister of the Yue Kingdom - A rare, well-preserved aristocratic tomb from the Spring and Autumn Period - The thousand-year-old cypress trees in front of the tomb are worth seeing 4️⃣ Cliff Stone Carvings (cultural treasures) - Key highlights: "Motion and Stillness, Joy and Longevity" (inscribed by Wang Yangming) - "Longshan Poetry Nest" (gathering place for Qing Dynasty scholars) - It is recommended to bring binoculars to view the inscriptions at higher altitudes 5️⃣ Revolutionary Memorial Area - Former site of the Zhedong Anti-Japanese Base Area - Martyrs' Monument/Revolutionary History Museum - Closed every Monday for maintenance 【Recommended Routes】 🏃 Morning Exercise Route (1 hr): West Entrance > Fitness Trail > King Yue Terrace > Feiyi Tower > East Exit 📚 Cultural Exploration Route (3 hrs): South Entrance > Tomb of Wenzhong > Cliff Stone Carvings > King Yue Terrace > Feiyi Tower > Revolutionary Memorial Hall 🌸 Flower Viewing Route (seasonal): February–March: Plum Garden > Cherry Blossom Forest April: Azalea Valley November: Ginkgo Avenue 【Practical Information】 ⌚ Opening hours: 5:00 am–10:00 pm (until 11:00 pm in summer) 💰 Admission: Free (10 CNY to climb Feiyi Tower) 🚻 Restrooms: 3 locations (King Yue Terrace/Feiyi Tower/West Entrance) 🍵 Rest stop: Longshan Tea House (next to the viewing platform) 【Nearby Attractions】 Within a 10-minute walk: • Cangqiao Straight Street (Shaoxing snack street) • Shaoxing Museum (free admission) • Xiyuan (remnants of a Song Dynasty garden) 【Local Tips】 1. Best time to enter the park: 6:00–8:00 am (avoid tour groups) 2. Hidden gem: "Ancient Yue Dragon Well" (a Song Dynasty well) in the northwest corner of the park 3. Rainy day recommendation: Stroll along the bluestone paths; the misty rain creates the most charming Jiangnan ambiance 4. For children: Squirrel feeding area (woods on the west side) 【Important Notes】 ⚠️ The stairs of Feiyi Tower are steep; elderly visitors should exercise caution ⚠️ Open flames are prohibited in the forested areas ⚠️ Wild macaques are present; do not feed or provoke them Every corner of this urban forest, which carries the thousand-year-old cultural heritage of Shaoxing, holds a story. It is recommended to slow down, imagine the battles of the Spring and Autumn Period in front of King Yue Terrace, overlook the layout of the water town from Feiyi Tower, and experience the profoundness and poetry of "One Fushan Mountain, Half of Yue History."
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Posted: Mar 27, 2025
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