Zhejiang Shaoxing Family Summer Escape! Play in the Elf Water Castle, Guarantee a Whole Summer of Fun

Enjoy the water town and amusement park for just 600 RMB per person, save this "Cool Secret"! 🌟 Why choose Shaoxing? ✅ 1-hour high-speed train: Hangzhou East Station → Shaoxing North Station in only 30 minutes, easy 1.5-hour trip from Shanghai/Suzhou ✅ Summer water playgrounds: Elf Water Castle Water Park, Anchang Ancient Town water alley drifting, cool all summer long ✅ Culture + nature double hit: Lu Xun’s hometown study tour, boating on East Lake, Cangqiao Straight Street food, fun and educational 🚣♀️ 3-day 2-night family itinerary Day 1: First Water Town Experience 09:00 Lu Xun’s Hometown (Free | Reservation required) ▸ Family tasks: Rubbing at Sanwei Study, insect hunting in Hundred Herb Garden ▸ Must-eat: Xianheng Hotel’s fennel beans + marinated chicken (💰25 RMB/serving) 13:00 Cangqiao Straight Street ▸ Check out: Yellow wine popsicle, creamy little buns, stinky tofu ▸ Hidden activity: Ride a black-awning boat (💰30 RMB/person, half price for children) 16:00 Xixiaohe Historic District ▸ Family activity: Kayaking experience (💰80 RMB/30 minutes) Day 2: Elf Water Castle Carnival All day Elf Water Castle Water Park (💰198 RMB/adult, half price for children) ▸ Must-try attractions: 🔸 Hurricane Bucket: super thrilling for a family of 4 🔸 Octopus Slide: 6-story high transparent slide 🔸 Children’s water play area: mushroom sprays + water swings ▸ Hidden perk: Free ice cream with park ticket! Evening Anchang Ancient Town Night Tour ▸ Activities: Lantern river tour, watch water shadow puppetry Day 3: Nature and Intangible Heritage Morning East Lake (💰50 RMB | must ride black-awning boat) ▸ Family tasks: Climb the cliff at Taogong Cave, pick water caltrops Afternoon Shaoxing Museum (Free | Reservation required) ▸ Interactive experiences: Yue kiln celadon pottery throwing, bronze mirror rubbing Before departure Shopping spree: ▸ Must-bring: Kuaijishan yellow wine popsicle, Shaoxing fermented tofu 🏡 Accommodation Recommendations ▸ Family favorite: Shaoxing Dayu Kaiyuan Guantang (💰800+/night, renovated ancient village, includes children’s playground) ▸ Best value: Shusheng Hometown Homestay (💰300+/night, 5-minute walk to attractions) ▸ Water experience: Anchang Ancient Town Riverside Homestay (💰400+/night, window view of black-awning boats) 💡 Local Insider Tips 🔸 Save on transportation: City attractions are concentrated, renting shared electric scooters is more flexible (💰2 RMB/15 minutes) Taxi from Shaoxing North Station to Elf Water Castle costs 💰35 RMB, carpooling 💰15 RMB per person 🔸 Summer cooling essentials: Bring handheld fans + cooling spray (attractions are 5℃ hotter than city!) Avoid strong sun from 10:00-15:00, prioritize indoor water venues 🔸 Food surprises: Cangqiao Straight Street "Old Street Youzanzi": freshly fried mahua + seaweed flakes Lu Xun’s Hometown "Treasure Hunt Shaoxing Cuisine": Shaoxing three fresh delicacies + drunken crab Anchang Ancient Town "A’er Bone Pot": beef bone soup with handmade noodles 📸 Hidden photo spots with 99% success rate ▸ Lu Xun’s Hometown: climbing ivy on the corner wall of Hundred Herb Garden (wide-angle lens) ▸ East Lake: upward shot at Taogong Cave entrance (drone requires advance notice) ▸ Elf Water Castle: aerial shot of rainbow slide (wear bright swimwear for best photos) ▸ Cangqiao Straight Street: side shot in the oil-paper umbrella alley (amazing atmosphere on rainy days)