Don't Miss Out! Encounter the Gentle Moments of Jiangnan at Jian Lake and Keqiao Ancient Town

Preparation - Documents: Bring your ID card and other potentially necessary documents (such as student ID, senior citizen card, etc., to get corresponding discounts). - Clothing: It's recommended to bring light and comfortable clothes. For spring and autumn, prepare a light jacket; for summer, protect yourself from the sun; for winter, keep warm. - Items: Mobile phone, camera, charger, power bank, umbrella or raincoat, etc. Transportation Guide - First arrive at Shaoxing North Station, then take a taxi or bus to the scenic area. If choosing public transportation, take Metro Line 1 from Shaoxing North Station to China Textile City Station, then transfer to a tourist shuttle bus to Keqiao Ancient Town. To visit Jian Lake, take a taxi or bus from near Keqiao Ancient Town to Keyan Scenic Area, as Jian Lake is part of the Keyan Scenic Area. Attractions - Jian Lake: Start by strolling along the White Jade Causeway, where the thousand-year-old ancient towpath extends to the center of the lake, perfect for photos. Then head to Gourd Drunk Island to learn about the story of Goujian "offering wine to reward his troops." Don't forget to taste the yellow rice wine ice cream on the island. You can also take a painted boat across Jian Lake to enjoy the vast lake view, as if you're in a traditional Chinese ink painting. - Keqiao Ancient Town: In the early morning, visit Rongguang Bridge to experience the poetic scene of mist covering the river and black-awning boats gently passing by. In the morning, wear Hanfu (traditional Chinese clothing) on the ancient towpath for photos, experiencing the feeling of "walking in a painting." In the afternoon, try bamboo weaving DIY and other activities at Keqiao Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum, and hunt for antiques and take Instagram-worthy photos at the Cultural Plants and Flowers City. In the evening, enjoy the colorful water mist show, with the best viewing spot under Yongfeng Bridge. You can also take a night tour on a black-awning boat, traveling through the mist and neon lights while listening to the boatwoman singing Shaoxing folk songs. Special Cuisine - Jian Lake Scenic Area: "Xunbaoji" Shaoxing cuisine near Lu Town is worth trying, with yellow rice wine pudding and preserved vegetable braised pork as must-order dishes. The yellow rice wine ice cream in Jian Lake Scenic Area also has a unique flavor. - Keqiao Ancient Town: "Sun Yuanxing" stinky tofu on Xiashitou Street, with a five-generation heritage of brine soaking technique, is crispy outside and tender inside. Yellow rice wine milk tea on Cangqiao Street offers a slightly intoxicating taste with milk fragrance, more authentic when paired with fennel beans. There's also the intangible cultural heritage "pulled white sugar," where you can watch sugar syrup being pulled into snow-white sugar floss, sweet but not greasy. Accommodation Recommendations - Kaiyuan Yiju Lu Family Inn: Located in Keyan Scenic Area, with an excellent location just a 5-minute walk to Lu Town and Jian Lake. The inn is family-friendly, with loft rooms equipped with toys. Children's meals, slippers, toothbrushes, etc. are all available, offering great value for money at 300+ yuan per person. - Narada Shaoxing Jian Lake Hotel: A five-star hotel separated from Keyan Scenic Area by just a wall, with Lu Town right outside the door. The hotel is inspired by ancient Yue culture, incorporating watertown charm into details, with pavilions and winding corridors full of Jiangnan flavor. Accommodation Experience - Staying at Kaiyuan Yiju Lu Family Inn feels like living in a Jiangnan garden, with beautiful scenery outside your window. The owner thoughtfully prepared children's slippers, toys, and welcome fruits, making you feel very warm. Staying at Narada Shaoxing Jian Lake Hotel allows you to enjoy five-star quality service. The hotel has its own camping base and is surrounded by beautiful environment, as if you're in a traditional Chinese ink painting scroll, very pleasant. Hope this guide helps you enjoy a wonderful time at Jian Lake and Keqiao Ancient Town 😉!