[2025 Shaoxing Attraction] Travel Guide for Chinese Filial Piety and Morality Garden (Updated Mar)

A great place for a short trip around Hangzhou💕, the hidden gem "Shangyu, Shaoxing". I visited Shangchunshan Mountain in Shangyu—a 1-hour drive from Hangzhou. I visited the museum, saw the hidden spring scenery🌺 in the Jiangnan garden-style museum, and enjoyed the elephant installation night show✨️. I also ate a lot of Shangyu's special snacks🔥. It is indeed a kingdom of carbs...👍A double enjoyment of sight and taste~ Keep this one-day tour route map~ - 🌟Specific check-in route (all free scenic spots): Depart from Hangzhou➡️Shangyu Museum➡️Cao'e Temple➡️Zhongxin Art Museum➡️Zhonghua Xiaode Park➡️Return - 🌟Specific check-in points: 🔸Shangyu Museum (1~2 hrs): A low-key treasure museum, each venue has a strong sense of design. See Yue kiln celadon, experience Xiaode culture, and the treasure of the town, the shouting "Celadon Mandarin Ducks", is exquisite and cute, very interesting~ ❗Note: The air conditioning in some exhibition halls is a bit strong, children and the elderly can wear an extra layer. . 🔸Cao'e Temple (1 hr): The birthplace of the story of Cao E, a filial daughter in the Eastern Han Dynasty. The wood and stone carvings in the temple are very exquisite. The walkway next to the temple leads to the Cao'e River. . 🔸Zhongxin Art Museum (1~2 hrs): A very surprising and delightful museum on this one-day trip. The garden-style scenery is very suitable for taking Hanfu and ancient costume photos. Various magnolias, plum blossoms, and other hidden spring flowers are gradually blooming🌺, 📸super photogenic! There are also jade and ivory carving exhibits in the exhibition hall on the second floor, don't miss it~ . 🔸Zhonghua Xiaode Park (2~3 hrs): The park is very large, and it takes a long time to visit it all. Stone elephant carvings, 15 granite elephants are magnificent~ The highlight - the giant elephant installation in Jixiang Pavilion is a must-see! ❗Note: The stunning night show is a must-see, every Saturday evening from 19:30 to 20:00 (canceled in case of rain). There is also a night market in the evening. - 🌟About snacks: 🔸Hengli Market (food market): ·Crispy sweet and sour fish (sweet, sour, and crispy) ·Niuniu Roast Duck (crispy skin, shiny, salty) ·Shaved wheat cakes (bite-sized glutinous rice balls with red bean paste) ·517 Fried Dumplings (a local breakfast staple, expect a queue) ·Huangze Tofu Buns (Tofu buns + lamb bones, worth a try) ❗Note: There are too many things I want to try~ Suggestions are welcome! . 🔸Xusiyuan Liangnong Cake: Shangyu's intangible cultural heritage printed cake, perfect as a gift~ . 🔸Brother Wonton: The tofu noodles are superb, they look very appetizing, and the fried rice is also good in my opinion~ - Overall, the hidden gem Shangyu is worth another visit!

In the bustling city, the Elephant Pavilion is like a shining pearl, full of surprises and wonders. Once you step inside, you enter a new world, where technology and fantasy blend together. Today, the Elephant Pavilion welcomes a special guest - a 13-meter-tall, 43-ton mechanical elephant named "Zhuang Zhuang." This steel giant brings an unprecedented shock to the children's world. When the innocent children see "Zhuang Zhuang," their eyes light up like stars, illuminating the whole world. It is a pure curiosity and excitement, a desire to explore the unknown world. "Zhuang Zhuang" is not only a visual feast but also a precious parent-child experience. In this 40-minute cyberpunk interactive performance, adults and children participate together, enjoying this rare family time. Every interaction is full of laughter, making this space a true family paradise. In addition to "Zhuang Zhuang," the Elephant Pavilion has many other entertainment projects waiting to be explored. The bumper cars take us back to the carefree days of childhood; the bouncing in the naughty castle makes our hearts young again; and the arcade games bring back the long-lost fun for adults. This is not only a paradise for children but also for adults. Here, we can let go of the pressures of life and find that pure joy again. The Elephant Pavilion is a place full of surprises and joy, an audiovisual feast not to be missed.

👍️Recommended reason: I think the most colorful season in Jiangnan is winter. There is no wind blowing all the leaves down overnight like in the north, but the leaves slowly turn yellow and red from early autumn to winter. 📅Travel tips: Zhonghua Xiaode Park is free, but there are many beautiful and fun things to see inside. In summer, there are water curtain movies and night markets. There are grand pavilions, Dashun Temple, Banruo Temple, and Shungeng Group Sculpture, which are highly recommended. In winter, you can see red metasequoia, red maple, golden ginkgo, and weeping willows. There is also the Shangyu Museum nearby, which has a rich collection. Cao'e Temple, one of the twenty-four filial piety, has a long history. You can eat and drink tea on Lizhi Street. 🏨Accommodation tips: Accommodation nearby is convenient.

| Hidden gems, affordable and reliable. Don't stay at home this weekend, let's go on a reverse tour! Drive from Shanghai for 2 hours to reach a happy hometown 🎉. 🚗 Worry-free travel, plenty of free parking spaces, very friendly for self-driving travelers. 📍Hengli Market Travel Guide: 🎈Attractions: 1. China Filial Piety and Virtue Park: The largest elephant sculpture in Asia is very impressive, a great place for kids. The scenery is beautiful, take a walk and enjoy the view. 2. Zhongxin Art Museum: A hidden gem, quiet and not crowded. Although there are not many exhibits, the garden is beautiful, with a strong ancient charm. Wear a Hanfu and take some photos, the atmosphere is great. 🍔Food: 1. Lao Cao'e Wonton Noodles: A decades-old brand, just opposite the Filial Piety and Virtue Park. The baked dumplings are a Shaoxing specialty, with thin skin and juicy filling; the shredded pork noodles are very fragrant; the wontons are light and delicious. 2. Xusiyuan Cake: Various flavors, best eaten hot, sweet but not greasy, a great gift. Sunyao Cake and Hengli Market Laoxu Cake are also good, choose according to your needs. 3. Hengli Market: A must-visit in the morning! Full of life, with lots of food nearby. Snowy Crispy Fish, Miaoxiang Crispy Fish, crispy fish skin, tender fish meat, delicious on its own; 517 Baked Dumplings, Sister Pang Huangze Tofu Bun open until midnight, the tofu bun is tender and juicy, even better when fried. 4. Night Market: Open on Thursday and Friday nights, don't miss it if you want to have fun at the night market. If you want to eat at a food stall, go to Nanhu Market, the prices are very low. 5. Ciwu Noodles: Go straight here after getting off the highway, located at the entrance of the vegetable market, reliable, chewy noodles. 💰The key point is, free attractions, free parking, cost-effective accommodation, affordable prices, you can have a perfect weekend with little money, plan now!

🚶Xiaode Cultural Town is a great place for a city walk! Explore on foot, and when you have a free weekend or day, call up your "shopping buddy" and come for a visit! 🖼️Chinese Filial Piety and Virtue Park: The most popular place for Shangyu locals to stroll, with beautiful scenery surrounded by mountains and water. Enter through the main gate and stroll along the paths in the park, with a new view at every step, until you reach the Great Shun Hall. The most striking feature of the hall is the statue of Great Shun, with a dignified and majestic expression, one hand holding up the sky, the other protecting his knee, with bright eyes, a sense of righteousness and harmony, and a sense of foresight. 🏺Shangyu Museum: To learn about a city, visit its museum. After leaving the Chinese Filial Piety and Virtue Park, go to the Shangyu Museum to listen to the stories of the artifacts and experience the feeling of traveling through thousands of years of history. The Shangyu kiln fire, passed down through the mountains and rivers, transformed into thousands of porcelain pieces, flying to all corners of the world. A rubbing, a piece of history. Calligraphy enthusiasts will find a lot to enjoy here. 🎋Zhongxin Art Museum: After visiting the historically rich Shangyu Museum, why not step into this Jiangnan-style garden museum? Step inside and discover a whole new world. The Jiangnan garden-style architecture features black tiles and white walls, wooden pillars and stone bases, flying eaves and brackets, painted beams and carved beams, screen walls and water pavilions, and Jiangnan mansions with both form and spirit. Pavilions and towers are built around the water, with a harmonious layout, small bridges and flowing water, winding paths leading to secluded places, the sound of pine and bamboo, and lush flowers and trees, standing tall. 🍵Lizhi Street: If you're tired, head to Lizhi Street and experience the hustle and bustle of life. Go to Daotai Academy, walk through the iron gate that has been in the hearts of several generations of Cao'e people, browse the only set of the Complete Library of the Four Treasuries in Shangyu on the first floor, and see the latest exhibition on the second floor. When you're tired, sit in the backyard and have a cup of tea. The stone paths, oil-paper umbrellas, and ancient courtyard walls in front of you will make you feel like you've traveled back in time!

hi~ I am Cinderella. Xi Speaking of the most recommended treasure spots for a trip around Hangzhou, Shaoxing is definitely my top choice for a weekend getaway. Based on my ten trips to Shaoxing, I've gathered some experience, and today I'm going to show you a different way to enjoy the city. You can enjoy beautiful scenery without the crowds. The underestimated small town of Shangyu, near Shaoxing, gave me a big surprise, with many niche attractions worth visiting. 🚗Transportation 🚄Take the high-speed train to 'Shangyu South/Shaoxing East' station, then it's more convenient to take a taxi from there. 👉🏻About my 2️⃣-day 1️⃣-night itinerary: Day1️⃣ Shijing Reservoir 👉🏻 Fenghuang Mountain Archaeological Site Park 👉🏻 Exotic Night Market Street Day2️⃣ Chinese Filial Piety Park👉🏻Zhongxin Art Museum👉🏻Lizhi Street ✅About the attractions 1️⃣Shijing Reservoir A vast forest of water fir trees is a healing green wonderland, and it's even more stunning when the water fir turns yellow in autumn and winter. You can also go boating on the lake, camping, and barbecuing. 2️⃣Fenghuang Mountain Archaeological Site Park There's a museum, experience hall, and you can take kids to try making celadon. The site allows you to see the original firing scene, and there's also a reservoir nearby with a riverbank full of flowers in spring, which is very beautiful. 3️⃣Exotic Night Market Street Next to the Filial Piety Park, it's a lively market that integrates food, entertainment, and cultural creativity, perfect for a stroll in the evening. 4️⃣Chinese Filial Piety Park A park themed around 'filial piety culture', it has a large area with many photogenic spots, including a group of elephant sculptures at the entrance that are great for photos. 5️⃣Zhongxin Art Museum Opening hours (8:30~11:30/12:30-16:00) Located very close to the Filial Piety Park, like Guozhuang and Yunsong Book House, it's a delicate garden with scenic views everywhere, and there are many fine wood carvings to view and learn about history. 6️⃣Lizhi Street A street full of food and coffee, perfect for photos and checking in. It's not big, you can walk through it in 20 minutes, and it's a bit more lively on holidays with markets and performances. 🏘️About accommodation 🔺This time I stayed at the Shangyu Marriott Hotel, which opened in September. The hotel's unique design has both modern and traditional Jiangnan water town charm, and the quality service is also memorable. Moreover, the hotel's location is convenient for all attractions, and it's only 10 minutes from the high-speed train station. 🔺The hotel offers Chinese cuisine, Japanese food, and all-day dining options. I happened to be there during Halloween and experienced a buffet feast with a variety of delicious foods, including small green dragons and a salmon seafood feast. In the evening, you can go to the lounge bar to enjoy a tipsy time, listen to music performances, and have a deep conversation with friends, which is very atmospheric. 🔺The hotel also has a full range of facilities including a swimming pool and gym to fill your leisure time and make your trip more energetic.

In Shangyu, there is a hall that carries the traditional Chinese culture of filial piety—The Chinese Filial Piety Park. Here, it is a pure land of the soul, a holy place for comprehending filial piety. Stepping into the Filial Piety Park is like entering a long corridor of history. The ancient architecture, solemn and majestic, tells the long-standing stories. Wandering through it, one feels the sediment of time and draws the strength of filial piety. The Shun Geng group sculpture in the park is magnificent. Emperor Shun stands above a group of elephants, displaying the charm of ancient times. The grand temple of Da Shun is towering and spectacular, enshrining the statue of Emperor Shun. With devout worship, it is as if one can listen to the teachings of the sages. The Filial Piety Culture Hall is even more a window to understand the culture of filial piety. The rich exhibits and detailed introductions immerse one in the ocean of filial piety. And the natural scenery of the park is also breathtaking. The lake water is clear, the green trees are shaded, making one feel relaxed and happy. Here, you can let go of fatigue and set your mood free. Feel the profoundness of traditional Chinese culture and comprehend the true essence of filial piety. Shangyu Chinese Filial Piety Park, a tourist destination not to be missed. Let us walk into this sacred land with reverence for filial piety.