Without visiting Leshan, there is also a thousand-year-old giant Buddha in Shaoxing, Zhejiang

The Buddha was completed during the Tang Dynasty, contemporary with the Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan, and has been around for more than 1300 years. This ancient stone Buddha is located in the Keqiao District's Keyan Scenic Area of today's Zhejiang Shaoxing. - This Buddha is also known as the Tiangong Buddha, with a height of 20.8 meters, made entirely of stone. The lower part of the statue is connected to the rock, making it seem as though the Buddha was excavated from the stone itself. The exquisite stone carving craftsmanship is still admired to this day. - 📖 Travel Tips: Ticketed travel route: Keyan → Jianhu → Luzhen (no reservation required) Free admission travel route: Southeast entrance of Luzhen → Walk to Luzhen 📍 Address: Keyan Scenic Area, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang ✅ Best seasons for visiting: Spring, Summer ⏰ Duration of visit: About 2-3 hours Ticket price: 100 (includes Keyan, Jianhu, and a ride on a painted boat) 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Keyan Scenic Area 🚇 Subway + Bus: Route 1️⃣ Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to Mingzhu Square Station, then transfer to the 'Jianhu No. Bus Line' (towards Qiu Lake Bus Station) at 'Metro Mingzhu Square South' bus stop, and get off at Keyan Scenic Area Station. Route 2️⃣ Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to China Light & Textile City Station Exit C, then transfer to bus route 805 (towards Qiu Lake Bus Station) at 'Metro China Light & Textile City Station' bus stop, and get off at Keyan Scenic Area Station. Unique ways to enjoy the visit: 1. Take a Wupeng boat ride along the way, which allows you to leisurely appreciate the scenery and experience the Jiangnan folk customs of small bridges, flowing water, and Wupeng boats. 2. Book tickets for Luzhen's traditional opera in advance, and after visiting Keyan and Jianhu, you can watch a drama based on the stories from Lu Xun's novels in Luzhen. - Tips: 1. There are various ticket options, including Keyan and Jianhu scenic areas. Luzhen scenic area is open for free, and you can walk into Luzhen from the southeast entrance. Luzhen's traditional opera requires a separate booking, with tickets priced at 128💰. The price is not cheap, but it is highly recommended. 2. The 'One Wupeng Boat, One Painted Boat' ticket combination is recommended, priced at 130, with a discounted price of 90 for children between 1.2-1.5 meters tall and seniors aged 60-70. This combination allows you to experience two types of boats, which is quite a great experience. 3. Most of the food options are inside Luzhen, with local snacks and some local gourmet shops. At the entrance/exit, there are KFC, Starbucks, and a local Shaoxing restaurant 'Xunbaoji', which has fewer people queuing.