Cangqiao Straight Street

Hangzhou subway is directly accessible!!! Shaoxing is a very suitable place for literary and artistic youth. The small bridges, flowing water, and homes here, the harmonious coexistence of people and the natural environment here, are always telling the tranquility and elegance of this city, and it has also been naturally endowed with the attributes of play. When walking in the slanting sun and grass trees of the ancient city, ordinary lanes and alleys, you can see, learn, and realize, unknowingly, peeping into the "ideal country" of the soul. If you want to go to the south of the Yangtze River, compared to Suzhou and Hangzhou, the awning boats, stone roads, narrow alleys, small bridges and flowing water... This treasure town has all the poetic and picturesque of the southern water town, but it is not as commercialized as Suzhou and Hangzhou and there are so many tourists, but there is more comfort and tranquility. Even if it's just a simple one or two days of Citywalk, it's enough to play around the whole city of Shaoxing! The ink pool, ancient bridge, grandfather's old bookstore, and ubiquitous wall calligraphy and painting in the hometown of the sage of books, strolling among them, full of poetic and picturesque and bookishness! In Lu Xun's hometown, you can go to the same "From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Bookstore" in the Chinese textbook, take a look at where Mr. Lu Xun lived when he was a child, and you can also sit in a awning boat and feel the charm of the southern water town here. Walking in Cangqiao Straight Street, take a look at the old houses along the river, look at the beautiful scenery of the water town on Baozhu Bridge, and daze in the teahouse, it's simply too comfortable! There is a heart-shaped big tree in the historical block of West Xiaolu, which is the location of the movie "Summer of West Xiaolu", it is very quiet on weekdays, and there are also many art students to sketch. The eight-character old ancient bridge from the Song Dynasty to the present, both sides are towering camphor trees shaded by green trees, and there are some comfortable small shops scattered, coming and going here, there is really no lack of fireworks.

Shaoxing is absolutely amazing👍 Just returned from a trip to Shaoxing, listen to my real feelings! Yes, I who studied in Shaoxing for 4 years, went to Shaoxing again for a trip For those who are going to travel to Shaoxing, hurry up and stay with this Shaoxing travel guide🐎 ✈️About transportation High-speed rail station: Shaoxing North Station Bus: Fast 70 route| Dayu (double-decker)| BRT-1 line ✨Recommended attractions 1️⃣Lu Xun's hometown (remember to make an appointment in advance on weekends and holidays) Recommended: Wang Lao Han's stinky tofu, the taste is great, often lined up 💣Avoid: Don't take a boat, the river is very narrow, the experience is super bad. Cream Xiaopanbao eats, don't buy 2️⃣Cangqiao Straight Street: It is very close to Lu Xun's hometown, slightly commercialized, but it is hin good to visit! Datong School is nearby, you can go and visit it, the historical atmosphere is super strong 🔆Recommended: You can check in orange cake, it's icy and cool, it won't be greasy at all. Wang Shimu's face is vigorous, hidden in the old building 💣Avoid: Yellow wine popsicles, average 3️⃣Shengzhou Moon Lake Art Bay Dopamine color series of fairy tale town🎡, a super large dream topic as soon as you enter~ It's really very photogenic.! The entire park has 10+ amusement facilities Super large Lawn, you can be a conspicuous bag on it. The key Is to eat all-you-can-eat barbecue and western restaurant, super high cost performance, eat and play, don't be too comfortable. 4️⃣Shengzhou Yue Opera Town You can listen to Yue Opera in the Drum Tower, there are subtitles haha, it doesn't matter if you don't understand. There are npcs scattered around the park, you can check in and interact~ The twelve flower god parade is really beautiful❗️❗️

Shaoxing. The Cangqiao Straight Street area is composed of rivers, residences, and neighborhoods. Most of the residences were built in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. Many local characteristic archways are well preserved, showing a strong water town style. When the lights are on, the night view is charming. The architectural outline outlined by the two cases of the waterway highlights the characteristics of the south of the Yangtze River. The New Year's pictures posted on the door inherit the ancient culture, and I really want to knock on the door and enter. Zhejiang snack 'Da Mian': The noodles are completely handmade, and the flour is quite particular. It needs to be dry and wet, and the rolling and beating are just right. The ingredients are special. The noodles are fresh and not astringent, oily but not greasy, and the soup is soaked with delicious flavor.

Cangqiao Straight Street is a popular tourist attraction in downtown Shaoxing, Yuecheng district. Whilst the street is packed with shops, restaurants, handicrafts, coffee shops, Shaoxing yellow wine sellers, it’s also a good place to discover local snacks and how they’re made. Surprisingly, I found long queues of people eager to taste local delicacies at every corner despite of the rain that day. I wandered in the alleys leading to the back of the street, where water canals with old Chinese architecture buildings and Wupeng boats 🛶 offer such a picturesque scenery. If you want a boat ride, there’s a wharf, a few meters from the main entrance on Guangming Road. Just walk along the canal on your left, you’ll spot it easily ✌🏼 Address ➡️ Cangqiao Straight Street, 仓桥直街 How to go ➡️ I took a taxi 🚕. The driver will most probably drop you at the main entrance or nearby. It’s a long pedestrian street so you can just walk at your ease. #urbanexplorer #oldtown #oldstreets #streetfood #streetshots #streetlife #streetart #zhejiang #shaoxing

Corner Coffee is a little artsy coffee shop along Cangqiao Straight Street. There are a few seats inside and a bunch of clothes, shoes, bags and hats on sale. The barista is accommodating and speaks English. After walking in the rain for a long time, I badly wanted a hot cup of coffee and some rest in a quiet environment away from the crowds flocking the street. I ordered a vanilla latte with oat milk which was perfect 👍🏼 Freshly made & not too sweet😌 They have other choices: Coconut latte, Hazelnut latte and the typical coffee choices. Prices are very decent. Mine was 33¥ ( 28¥ for a vanilla latte + 5¥ for oat milk) Address ➡️Corner Coffee, 犄角咖啡 Cangqiao Straight Street, 仓桥直街329号 How to go ➡️ It’s a pedestrian street, so if you’re taking a 🚕, it’ll probably drop you somewhere nearby. #coffee #coffeeshop #coffeelovers #coffeetourism #zhejiang #shaoxing #getawaytrip

Located at the foot of Dragon Mountain, the Cangqiao Straight Street in the ancient city of Shaoxing lies in the midst of a bustling downtown area, yet it still retains the charm of old houses, ancient bridges, and the lively atmosphere of street life, making it a must-visit hotspot in Shaoxing. Under the warm winter sun, the river is as still as a mirror, and the peaceful times seem like a haven of peace and tranquility.

Shaoxing Cangqiao Straight Street is located on the east side of Fushan, with a total length of 1.5 kilometers, consisting of rivers, residential buildings, and stone-paved roads. The residences are mostly built at the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, representing the typical 'one river with five streets' pattern in Shaoxing city, as well as many well-preserved local characteristic Tai Men, embodying the rich Jiangnan water town style. In 2003, it received the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The old street starts from Shengli West Road in the north and reaches Lu Xun West Road in the south, successively lined with traditional ancient stone bridges such as Cang Bridge, Longmen Bridge, Baozhu Bridge, Fu Bridge, and Shimen Bridge. There are 43 various Tai Men, collectively reflecting the traditional architectural features and folk customs of Shaoxing. Blue bricks, black tiles, old streets, Tai Men, black-awning boats, and stone path alleys create the unique charm of Cangqiao Straight Street. In Shaoxing, any house that looks a bit decent can be called a Tai Men. Tai Men is often the place where clans live together, and it was originally an honorific term for the residences of people with certain status and social position. Cangqiao Straight Street is very accessible. You can walk from the F exit of the subway City Square Station, or drive to the straight street parking lot. The main entrance is the starting point of the street, flanked by small shops offering a dazzling array of items, including stinky tofu, pickled goods, pastries, fermented rice wine, and innovative yellow wine coffee, among others. At some popular spots, you even need to queue up! The straight street is for strolling and eating, while the opposite side of the river is for living, with guesthouses generally located there. Among them is the well-situated Dongyue Li residence, with its advantageous location; the cover photo is taken from the viewing platform of this hotel, with several other guesthouses nearby. Along both sides of the river is a loop that brings you back to the starting point. After exploring the straight street, you can visit the nearby Fushan Park and Shaoxing Museum, where nature and culture blend perfectly.

🈺 Ancient Town: Shaoxing, the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy 📍 Address: No. 62, Jishan Street, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City 🌟 This is my second visit to Shaoxing, and I have strolled through Cangqiao Straight Street each time. As soon as you enter, you can feel the atmosphere of the Jiangnan water town, with its bluestone slabs, wet moss, and black-awning boats. The alleys behind are right by the water, offering the scenic 'houses all nestled along the river'‼️ 🌟 Another highlight of Cangqiao Straight Street is the well-developed catering industry. Famous local restaurants, snacks, and trendy tea houses can all be found here. You can enjoy delicious food while appreciating the scenery, and it's enough to spend an afternoon here, making for an effortless itinerary‼️ 🌟 From north to south, Cangqiao Straight Street is lined with traditional ancient stone bridges such as Cang Bridge, Longmen Bridge, Baozhu Bridge, Fu Bridge, Shimen Bridge, Jiubridge, Xiguan Bridge, and Huangyi Bridge, each offering different views perfect for taking beautiful photos in Hanfu‼️ 🌟 There is also a free Zhang Guiming Art Museum on Cangqiao Straight Street, which currently has a calligraphy exhibition. Friends who are interested can take a look‼️ 🌟 Dining recommendations: 1️⃣ Xunbaoji Shaoxing Cuisine (Zhuangyuan Building Store) 2️⃣ Kong Yiji Restaurant: There are drama performances on the second floor 3️⃣ Xun·Mr. Shuo: The riverside location is great for taking photos with a pot of tea 🌟 Recommended snacks: Stinky tofu, Mulian tofu, Jiangnan rice cake 🌟 Snacks to avoid: The old-brand cream small Pan

Cangqiao Straight Street: Ancient charm of the south of the Yangtze River, leisurely times. Strolling along Shaoxing's Cangqiao Straight Street is like traveling back to the water towns of the south of the Yangtze River a thousand years ago. This ancient street, unlike those retro streets filled with commercial vibes, is brimming with a strong sense of life. The daily lives of the original residents intertwine with this street, forming a unique landscape. The name of Cangqiao Straight Street is rich in historical connotations. 'Cang' (warehouse) records the traces of goods storage from ancient times, while 'qiao' (bridge) represents the unique scenery of Shaoxing, a city of water. From north to south, stone bridges such as Cang Bridge, Baozhu Bridge, and Fu Bridge are lined up in sequence, as if narrating the past of the old city. The words 'Straight Street' imply both the prosperity of the past and the bustle of today. It is recommended to follow the route from the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, Bazi Bridge, Shen Garden, Lu Xun's hometown, and finally to Cangqiao Straight Street. This not only allows you to experience the historical culture of Shaoxing but also to taste the authentic charm of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River. In Cangqiao Straight Street, food is also an unmissable part. Stinky tofu, cream Xiaopan, yellow wine popsicles, and mulian tofu are all special snacks here. Dishes like dried vegetable pork, Shaoxing Sanxian, drunken chicken, and mildewed amaranth steamed tofu are authentic Shaoxing cuisine, each with an unforgettable taste. Cangqiao Straight Street is an open street block, with no admission fee and open around the clock. Whether it's day or night, there are different styles waiting for you to discover. When you come to Shaoxing, you must walk along Cangqiao Straight Street to feel the unique atmosphere of the south of the Yangtze River, and let your soul find peace and relaxation in this ancient charm.

🚘 On the fourth day of the year, Cangqiao Straight Street is bustling with excitement, with 1.5 kilometers of the street lined with old buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. 🧩 What sets this street apart from other ancient towns is that the houses back onto the river, with their main entrances facing the old street. The street is full of the scent of daily life and a strong commercial atmosphere. Each household is a different shop, and if you don't turn to the back of the houses along the street, you might not even realize that this is also a charming Jiangnan town with small bridges over flowing water. 🧩 There are plenty of special snacks on the street, including yellow wine coffee, yellow wine milk tea, yellow wine ice pops, 'Shi Wan Tou', Muli tofu, drunken crab, steamed 'San Chou', fennel beans, and Jiangnan rice cakes. The stinky tofu stall has a long queue, just like in other ancient towns. 🧩 If you have time, you can take a ride on a black-awning boat to enjoy the scenery from different angles and experience the charm of the residences in the Jiangnan water towns. A small boat costs 120 yuan and can seat up to three people. It's a bit pricey, but it's worth it for the fun, and there are many tourists in line. 🧩 There are many famous restaurants on the street that I really like, such as Xunbaoji and Kong Yiji, but unfortunately, they are so crowded that I didn't go to join the hustle and bustle. 🧩 Wandering around the street, eating and drinking, two hours passed by without realizing it. It was quite an experience of the local customs and everyone was very happy. It's definitely worth visiting. 🏚️ Name: Cangqiao Straight Street 📍 Address: Cangqiao Straight Street, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🚇 Transportation: Take bus 177A/177/18/23/28 to Lu Xun Primary School station Walk for about 2 minutes to reach 🅿️ Parking: Free parking on the side of the street 🎫 Admission: Free

There is such a district, where every corner is imbued with an irreplaceable atmosphere of the marketplace and the fireworks of life. Here, one can encounter the relics of an ancient city as well as the genuine life of the local people. Some praise it, for in its quiet and secluded alleys, in the faint light rippling from its small bridges over flowing water, the historical and cultural context is passed down—Cangqiao Straight Street of Shaoxing. In Cangqiao Straight Street, what remains is the time-honored imprint of a millennium-old city. And its name tells its story. The so-called 'Cang' (warehouse) hides the secrets of the past commerce and storage of goods. Barter trade during the Spring and Autumn period took place here, and it is said that when the state of Yue established its capital city, a row of storage houses was built here for the convenience of transporting goods by boat. Hence, the pattern of building warehouses by the river and setting up shops in front of the warehouses gradually formed. Throughout the subsequent dynasties, various government warehouses were often located nearby. For example, during the Song Dynasty, the government built grain warehouses here to store grain for famine relief. The so-called 'Qiao' (bridge) has always been a unique scenery. Shaoxing is a water town with crisscrossing rivers and numerous boats and bridges. In Cangqiao Straight Street, from north to south, stone bridges such as Cang Bridge, Baozhu Bridge, Fu Bridge, Shimen Bridge, Jiubu Bridge, and Huangyi Bridge are lined up in succession. Each ancient bridge's name comes with an interesting legend. For instance, the most beautiful ancient bridge on the street, 'Baozhu Bridge,' was originally named Huozhu Bridge. It is said that Emperor Qianlong once visited here during his tour to the south and accidentally dropped a pearl into the river, hence the name was changed. Watching the street is also about watching the bridges, as the legends of the ancient bridges carry the strong emotional ties of the locals and the profound historical culture. The so-called 'Straight Street' suggests the bustle of the past and also heralds today's prosperity. In the past, Cangqiao Straight Street was a gathering place for famous people. An antique shop on this street was once frequented by Mr. Lu Xun to buy antiques. In October 1902, Wang Ziyu, a revolutionary of the Xinhai Revolution and a member of the Guangfu Society, also set up the 'Wanjian Book Tower' here, selling and spreading progressive books. He often discussed and debated with Xu Xilin, Qiu Jin, and others, making it an important venue for spreading the seeds of anti-Qing revolutionary thoughts. Today, it is a landmark and a popular spot for internet celebrities, attracting more and more tourists to come here to relive the old dream of the water towns of Jiangnan.

🌧 I went to Shaoxing at the beginning of the year, and now I am writing this travelogue. Not because of forgetfulness, but the beauty of this city is worth savoring in my heart. 🎉 The rainy weather and cold climate give the whole city a unique Jiangnan charm. I chose to go during the Spring Festival holiday. Although it was the peak tourist season, I chose other routes to avoid the crowds of tourists, which gave me the opportunity to go to some less popular attractions. This choice added many unexpected surprises to my trip. ✨ I didn't stick to the travel guide, and chose to explore this city in a non-traditional way. This kind of free travel gave me the opportunity to discover some beauty that others might overlook. 📸 On the first day of the journey, I went straight to Cangqiao Straight Street as soon as I arrived in Shaoxing. I didn't follow the traditional route, but wandered at will. When I walked to the Yue King Temple, I was surprised to find no tourists. It was as if I had entered a paradise isolated from the world, so quiet that I could only hear the sound of raindrops falling. This kind of tranquility made me feel a different kind of beauty. 🛍️ Besides the Yue King Temple, just walk around nearby and find a coffee shop to sit in. The weather was cold and rainy at that time. When I was in a hurry to find it, I found a coffee shop called "Stay Coffee". It is located near the Eight Character Bridge. Maybe because of the holiday, I was the only customer in the shop. I chatted with the boss casually, and then I started taking pictures here and there with my phone. The environment in the shop is really good, and there is a small bridge and flowing water outside the shop. The quiet environment and unique Jiangnan scenery made me feel like I was in a poetic painting. 🥂 On the second day, my destination was the Yellow Wine Town. Compared with other ancient towns, it is smaller and more exquisite, and it exudes a strong Jiangnan characteristic everywhere. I tasted the local yellow wine and found it tasted really good, but I didn't get drunk. Besides not being a "drunkard", there are other places waiting for me to explore. 🌅 Unconsciously, it was evening. While admiring the sunset, I deeply felt the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan. Every corner here is full of surprising features. I can only sigh, it's so fascinating! 📚 Time flies so fast, it's the last day of the Shaoxing trip. I went to the Xu Wei Art Museum, which made me understand the cultural history of Shaoxing more deeply. The museum has a rich collection, displaying a dazzling array of works such as poetry, calligraphy and painting, which gave me a deeper understanding of Shaoxing's historical culture. The long history and profound cultural heritage of this city also made me deeply in love with this city. 👣 At the end of the writing, I found that this trip, exploring a city in a non-traditional way, brought more surprises and surprises. Remove the cumbersome plans and guides, feel every detail with your heart, perhaps this is where the unique charm lies.