Lu Xun’s Hometown Scenic Spot

Zhejiang, Shaoxing, is a city with a history of 2,500 years, tracing back to the ancient state of Yue. Renowned names such as Goujian, Fan Li, and Xi Shi, and their well-known stories have been quietly passed down through the ages. Here, taking a boat might be more convenient than driving, as one glance at Jiangnan reveals a landscape filled with small bridges over flowing water and households...

In the 5th year of traveling, I visited Shaoxing 7 times, averaging once or twice a year. I love the Jiangnan region, but I love Shaoxing even more. I've always been fond of Jiangnan since I was young, and as soon as I grew up and could travel on my own, I went to Jiangnan countless times, but it was always Hangzhou and Suzhou, never Shaoxing. It wasn't until the autumn of 2017, while sitting on the high-speed train from Yiwu to Hangzhou, that I passed by a city with pink walls, black tiles, and small bridges over flowing water, which struck my heart. I quickly took out my phone to check the map - where was this place? The map showed it was Shaoxing. From that moment on, the initial image of Shaoxing took root in my heart. Three months later, I made a special trip to Shaoxing. As the year was drawing to a close, the winter in Shaoxing was misty with drizzling rain. Walking on the stone-paved roads with an umbrella, looking at the old residential buildings on both sides of the river, I felt a warm and familiar sensation, as if I had been there before. Ah, this is the Jiangnan in my heart. I had been searching for Jiangnan in Hangzhou and Suzhou, not realizing that the real Jiangnan was in Shaoxing. Pushing open the wooden door of the homestay I had booked in advance, the decoration of the old Shaoxing residence greeted me. The flower and pot on the table, the dim light... I seemed to have walked into the old times of Shaoxing. Holding a pot of warm, fine Shaoxing yellow wine given by the owner, I took a sip. It warmed my heart and stomach, and my first date with Shaoxing began amidst this tender warmth. For the first time, I visited Shen Garden, exploring the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan. During my studies, I had shed tears over their love and hate several times. Now, walking among the grass and trees of Shen Garden, I imagined their feelings and appearances back then. For the first time, I visited the former residence of Lu Xun, the Sanwei Study. Finally, I arrived at the master's hometown. It was so beautiful. Although Lu Xun's writing was powerful, his family home was so gentle and graceful. For the first time, I visited Kong Yiji's tavern, chewing on fennel beans and revisiting Kong Yiji's articles, imagining the scenes of that time, and feeling deeply moved. For the first time, I visited the Orchid Pavilion, seeing where Wang Xizhi wrote the Preface to the Orchid Pavilion. Reading the Preface inscribed on the Orchid Pavilion stele, although I had read it countless times, this time was different. The artistic conception was profound. For the first time, I visited the ancient town of Anchang. The festive atmosphere of the town amazed me. Rows of cured meat, soy sauce ducks, and the extended market along the river with a dazzling array of New Year goods suddenly brought back the atmosphere of celebrating the New Year in my childhood. It was wonderful. For the first time, I tasted Shaoxing cuisine and couldn't stop ever since. Endless nostalgia, my favorites are drunken chicken, drunken shrimp, and 'Shaoxing Three Delicacies.' I eat them every time I go. I love Shaoxing cuisine so much, the aftertaste lingers. For the first time, I tasted Shaoxing's pastries, sticky and sweet, with a rich variety. Truly a paradise for heavy sticky food lovers. For the first time, I tasted Shaoxing's yellow wine popsicle, only then realizing that popsicles could be spiked with alcohol. The taste was incredibly unique, quite intoxicating. For the first time, I took a ride on Shaoxing's black-awning boat, slowly swaying between the rivers, watching the black and white old buildings on both sides, immersed in the misty rain of Jiangnan, romantic feelings surged, making one unable to resist expressing them in words. For the first time, I walked through Shaoxing's old alleys, seeing the coal stoves outside the pink-walled and black-tiled old houses, watching the old grandmother washing clothes in the river, observing the handwritten signs of the yellow wine shops, and the time-honored pastry shops. This is the lively atmosphere of old Shaoxing, seeping into one's heart. For the first time, wearing a cheongsam and holding an oil-paper umbrella, I took my first set of retro photos on the old alley's bluestone road, which reminded me of Dai Wangshu's 'Rain Alley' and the girl with the oil-paper umbrella. Shaoxing encapsulates the scenery of Jiangnan, the misty rain of Jiangnan, the poetic charm of Jiangnan, the grace of Jiangnan, the small bridges and flowing waters of Jiangnan, the stories of Jiangnan. Once I came here, I could never let go of Shaoxing. Until the 7th visit, my feelings for Shaoxing remained as before, as fresh, curious, and affectionate as the first time I stepped into Shaoxing. The 7 times are not the point, I will come again~

Read the master's books, visit the master's hometown. 📍Shao Xing It's dizzying, it's intoxicating, it's from the books. The popsicles are of yellow wine, the milk tea is of yellow wine, the crabs are also of yellow wine.

Over the past few years, I have visited many ancient towns, but it was not until I arrived in Shaoxing that I realized~~ This is exactly the Jiangnan style I've been longing for. Here, there is no strong commercial atmosphere. Instead, there is more of a cultural history and the warmth of everyday life. Everywhere you look, there are grey bricks and black tiles, small bridges over flowing water, and every sight is filled with beauty and comfort. I really want to stay here for a month~ Address: Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province About Transportation High-speed rail: Take the high-speed train to Shaoxing North Station, or the train to Shaoxing Station. Airplane: You can choose to fly to Hangzhou, then take the subway there, about 2h. Self-driving: It takes about 1 hour to drive from Hangzhou to Shaoxing~ Shaoxing Travel Guide One-day tour itinerary: Lu Xun's Hometown - West Xiaolu - Yangming's Hometown - Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown (West Xiaolu, Cangqiao Straight Street, Bazi Bridge - the scenery is similar, if you only have one day you can choose to visit one of them) Two-day tour itinerary: Day 1 Lu Xun's Hometown - Xu Wei Art Museum and Green Vine Bookstore - Cangqiao Straight Street

Come to Shaoxing to experience the cultural atmosphere of the Jiangnan water towns.✅ 【Check-in Route】 1️⃣Shaoxing - Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy P1: Ti Shan Bridge Straight Street. Stand on the Ti Shan Bridge and look east to take a photo from above. The light around 8 o'clock in the morning is better, which can capture the feeling of curling cooking smoke. P2: Ji Fang Bridge. Located on Ji Shan Street in the Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, parallel to the Ti Shan Bridge, this spot is more suitable for portrait check-ins. Standing at the head of the bridge, you can take a photo with the calligraphy of Wang Xizhi on the wall in the same frame. P3: Ying Tian Tower. Standing on the Ti Shan Bridge in the Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy and looking north, you can see the full view of Ying Tian Tower and the Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy. P4: Ti Shan Bridge. Standing at the west side of the bridge, you can take a photo with the statue and the inscribed wall in the same frame. P5: Ji Fang Street. Now at the west side of the Ti Shan Bridge, looking north, you can capture the full view of the entire street. 2️⃣Shaoxing - Lu Xun's Hometown P1: Lu Xun Mural. Located at the east gate entrance of the Lu Xun Hometown scenic area. P2: The small bridges and flowing water on both sides of the hometown

A place worth visiting, it retains the taste of a simple Jiangnan water town, making you feel like you've entered the true Jiangnan, the ceiling of ancient towns! The commercialization is not so severe, especially since it still retains the atmosphere of everyday life! The scenic spots are all very concentrated, and you can go to many places in one day, citywalk is a nice place!

A dreamy intoxication. If you ask me about my favorite water town in the south of the Yangtze, my answer would be Shaoxing. The white walls and black tiles are infused with a resonant spirit that makes it hard not to fall in love with this place of outstanding people and magical land. For your first visit to Shaoxing, I suggest ticking off the central attractions all at once. Day 1: Lu Xun's Hometown + Shen Garden The two spots are close to each other and within walking distance. In between, there's a shop called Huijingxuan. I recommend trying their yellow wine ice pop and milk tea. Although a bit pricey, the taste is directly next level. Day 2: Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown + Fushan Park + Cangqiao Straight Street Fushan Park is not crowded with tourists, but the scenery is quite nice, and many locals come here to exercise and walk their dogs. Down the hill is Cangqiao Straight Street. Although it's quite commercialized, it's still nice to stroll around and pass the time. Most attractions in Shaoxing do not charge an entrance fee, which is very appealing. Accommodations are also inexpensive. I suggest finding one near a subway station.

Deeply embedded in my mind is the saying 'Above there is heaven, below there are Suzhou and Hangzhou'; Suzhou may be fine, but it's Shaoxing that I truly adore. This place makes me linger and yearn to return time and again with an urge to revisit. The detailed travel plan for 2024 is finally arranged: 1. Transportation ① High-speed train: You can take a direct train to Shaoxing North Station, or a train to Shaoxing Station ② Airplane: You can choose to fly to Hangzhou, then take the subway for about 2 hours ③ Self-driving: It takes about 1 hour to drive from Hangzhou to Shaoxing~ Xi Xiaolu Historical District (free admission, about 1 hour to visit) The film 'The Summer of Xi Xiaolu' was shot here. This place is very pristine, with few tourists and the simplest way of life of the residents, making it well worth a visit. Yangming's Hometown (free admission, reservation required, about 1 hour to visit) Yangming's life can give us a lot of inspiration. Here you can experience the great wisdom of Yangming's life and his philosophy of 'the mind is the principle, integrating knowledge and action, and achieving innate knowledge'. Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown (free admission, reservation required, about 2 hours to visit) The hometown of Wang Xizhi and Cai Yuanpei, with a strong cultural atmosphere. Calligraphy can be seen everywhere on the walls, making it a must-visit attraction. Shaoxing snacks: stinky tofu, yellow wine milk tea, yellow wine popsicle, shredded radish cake, cream Xiaopan, Mian Bobo...

Shaoxing Journey: Cultural Exploration in the Hometown of Lu Xun and the Sage of Calligraphy Shaoxing, this water town in the south of the Yangtze River, is not only famous for its beautiful natural scenery, but also captivating for its profound cultural heritage. Among the many attractions in Shaoxing, the hometowns of Lu Xun and the Sage of Calligraphy are undoubtedly the two most dazzling pearls. Stepping into the hometown of Lu Xun is like entering a world filled with history and literary atmosphere. Every corner of Lu Xun's ancestral home exudes the aura of old times, making one feel as if they can hear the laughter and joy of that distant era. The Sanwei Bookstore, where Mr. Lu Xun once studied diligently, is a place where every inch of land is soaked with the wisdom and sweat of the master. The Hundred Grass Garden is even more enchanting, where every plant seems to be telling the childhood stories of Mr. Lu Xun. Leaving the hometown of Lu Xun, I came to the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy. This is the birthplace of 'Sage of Calligraphy' Wang Xizhi, and also a sacred place of learning for scholars throughout the ages. Strolling along the ancient streets, I seem to feel that rich academic atmosphere. The calligraphy on the walls everywhere is astonishing, as if every stroke is full of vitality and stories. Although the summer heat in Shaoxing is hard to bear, my enthusiasm is not diminished at all. I asked passers-by to help take photos, capturing the beautiful moments by the ink pool. At that moment, I felt a deeper connection with this ancient city, as if I could hear it whispering its thousand-year-old stories in my ear. Shaoxing journey is not only an appreciation of beautiful scenery but also an exploration and understanding of culture. Here, I deeply felt the charm and heritage of this ancient city of Shaoxing, and it has strengthened my determination to continue exploring more of Chinese culture.

A summary of the six cities in China that are most suitable for budget travel, delicious, interesting, and beautiful. When spring is in full bloom, students and migrant workers can go for it‼️ ·️ Shaoxing Shaoxing is really worth a thousand visits! The Jiangnan water town from the textbooks, the hometown of Mr. Lu Xun, is the place in my heart that most fits the Jiangnan described in Tang and Song poetry. Recommended spots: Lu Xun's hometown, the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, Cangqiao Straight Street Shaoxing's scenic spots are mostly free, and for a 2-day and 1-night trip in Shaoxing, an average of 300 yuan per person is enough ·️ Yangzhou Yangzhou, loved by Li Bai, becomes a painting in the fireworks of March! The ancient prosperity of mountains and waters, Yangzhou is romantically slow. Recommended spots: Slender West Lake, Pishi Street, Dongguan Street, Grand Canal Museum. Cost: Slender West Lake ticket is 100 yuan, 50 for students, others are free, Yangzhou travel for 2 days and 1 night, an average of 300 yuan ·️ Suzhou There are several old tourists in Jiangnan, and my favorite is the city of Gusu. Walk along Pingjiang Road, see Shantang Street, visit gardens on rainy days, climb Tiger Hill on sunny days, the warm and soft city of Gusu, with pavilions and towers. Recommended spots: Pingjiang Road, Shantang Street, Suzhou Museum, Tiger Hill, Humble Administrator's Garden. Cost: Suzhou gardens require tickets, other attractions are mostly free. Suzhou travel for 3 days and 2 nights, an average of 500 yuan ·️ Jinan The soft water town described by Mr. Lao She, with beautiful scenery and relatively low prices, is a city between the boldness of the north and the grace of the south, and the spring water is really too clear! Recommended spots: Baotu Spring, Qu Shui Ting Street, Daming Lake, Shandong Museum, Jing San Road Cost: Baotu Spring ticket is 40 yuan, half price for students, others are free, Jinan travel for 2 days and 1 night, an average of 300 yuan is enough. ·️ Dalian The most precious city I discovered this year! Off-season travel to Dalian is so wonderful.‼️ A sea view room for 100 yuan, a seafood feast for 50 yuan! Blue sea and sky, too comfortable. Recommended spots: Lianjiao Bay, Xinghai Bay, Xinghai Square, Silver Beach, Tiger Beach Fisherman's Wharf Cost: It is recommended to travel in Dalian for 3 days and 2 nights, an average of 400 yuan ·️ Tianjin If you travel to Beijing, you must take the opportunity to visit Tianjin! The architecture of various countries is very European, a paradise for carbohydrate foodies, and the cost-performance ratio of Tianjin travel is too high! The key is that it's delicious, good-looking, and even a filming location! Recommended spots: Jintang Bridge, Beian Bridge, Liberation Front, Italian Style Area, Five Avenues, Tianjin Eye Cost: Tianjin food check-in at the northwest corner, various bridges are free, Tianjin travel for 2 days and 1 night, an average of 200 yuan

🌸**Shaoxing, an ancient city immersed in poetry**🌸 🎋Stepping into Shaoxing is like entering a flowing ink painting. It is a treasure of Chinese culture and a representative of the Jiangnan water towns.🎋 🏞**Recommended Attractions**: 1️⃣ **Shen Garden**: Located in the urban area of Shaoxing, it is the site of the love story between Lu You and Tang Wan. Strolling in Shen Garden, it seems that you can hear the sighs and whispers of a thousand years. 2️⃣ **Lu Xun's Hometown**: This is the hometown of the literary master Lu Xun, where you can deeply experience Lu Xun's literary world and Shaoxing's traditional culture. 3️⃣ **East Lake**: The lake and mountains reflect each other beautifully, and boating on the lake, you can enjoy the beauty of nature. 📍**Location**: Inside the urban area of Shaoxing, with convenient transportation, you can take a bus or drive there. 🕰**Travel Duration**: It is recommended to spend 2-3 days to fully experience the style of Shaoxing. 🍜**Food Recommendations**: Of course, coming to Shaoxing, how can you miss the authentic Shaoxing rice wine and delicious fennel beans?🍶🥢 📸**Photo Check-in Spots**: The pavilions and towers in Shen Garden, or the lakeside of East Lake, are both excellent spots for taking photos. Remember to wear Hanfu for a more immersive experience!📷 💡**Tips**: Shaoxing's spring and autumn are the most pleasant seasons, making it a better time to visit. Also, Shaoxing's night scene is unique, so consider taking a walk at night as well.🌙 🌼Shaoxing, an ancient city full of poetry and stories, is waiting for you to discover more beauty!🌼

I went to Shaoxing at the end of May and the beginning of June, and since then she has been lingering in my mind😍. Here, there are green bricks and tiles, leisurely awnings, small bridges and flowing water, which is simply synonymous with the water town of Jiangnan😘, which makes me linger and always want to go again. And there are also free sightseeing activities recently, from January 26 to March 31, 2024, 68+ scenic spots are free💰! 🚗Three-day and two-night tour route: Day1: Lu Xun's Hometown Scenic Area - Shen Garden - Bazi Bridge - Donghu - Cangqiao Straight Street (Night Tour) Day2: Xu Wei Art Museum - Qingteng Book House - Book Sage's Hometown - Anchang Ancient Town Day3: Orchid Pavilion 🚙Travel: Self-driving 🏠Accommodation: Near Lu Xun's Hometown 📢Travel Tips: 1. 💯Lu Xun's Hometown Scenic Area: No need to say more, must go! Feel the Jiangnan in Lu Xun's pen. 2. 🌸Shen Garden: Adjacent to Lu Xun's hometown, those who like gardens can go and see. 3. 🏞Bazi Bridge: Few people and beautiful scenery, highly recommended! 4. 🌌Donghu: In addition to the charm of the water town of Jiangnan, there are also cliff rocks, very unique (you can take a awning boat, 40 yuan/person). 5. 🌃Cangqiao Straight Street: Go at night, don't go too late. 6. 🖼Xu Wei Art Museum: A paradise for calligraphy and painting lovers, and it is also very photogenic. 7. 🏡Qingteng Book House: Xu Wei's birthplace, next to the Art Museum, you can visit together. 8. 🤩Book Sage's Hometown: The Internet celebrity bridge is here, and there are other attractions such as the ink pool. 9. 💖Anchang Ancient Town: Highly recommended! The original ancient town! 10. 📜Orchid Pavilion: Those who have practiced calligraphy in their student days must come and feel the cultural heritage here. If you come in summer, you can also see lotus flowers and leaves! Don't miss the Orchid Pavilion Calligraphy Museum! Come to Shaoxing for a free play🎊!