It has to be Shaoxing, which satisfies all my imaginations of the water towns in the Jiangnan area

If you want to visit Jiangnan, then I recommend you must go to Shaoxing. Narrow alleys, small bridges, stone-paved roads, black-awning boats... This place encompasses everything people imagine about Jiangnan, yet it's more than that. Shaoxing has been the birthplace of many famous people since ancient times. The stories here are romantic and passionate. Every scene in this scholarly small town hides people's love and expectations for life. . 🧘 Two-day one-night leisure tour itinerary: Day1: Shen Garden—Lu Xun's Hometown—Xu Wei Art Museum—Cangqiao Straight Street Day2: West Alley—Wang Yangming's Hometown—Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown—Bazi Bridge . 🚗 Transportation: The attractions included in the itinerary are all concentrated in the main urban area of Shaoxing, and the distances between them are short. It is recommended to walk🚶+ use shared electric scooters🛵 for convenience. . 🏠 Accommodation: Near Lu Xun's Hometown or Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown. . 📍Shen Garden (Shen's Garden) 🎫 Daytime ticket 40, night 80 ⏱: 1-2h A typical Jiangnan classical garden, the garden is quite large. Now the lotus flowers in the pond in front of Guhe Pavilion have bloomed, and the pure white lotus flowers are very beautiful. I also like the East Garden very much, with a large area of rockery and the beautiful reflection of pavilions and water pavilions in the pond. . 📍Lu Xun's Hometown 🎫 Free admission, reservation required ⏱: 2-3h The most iconic attraction in Shaoxing, a must-visit place for tourists to Shaoxing, and the most crowded, to truly experience from the Hundred Grass Garden to the Sanwei Bookstore. . 📍Cangqiao Straight Street 🎫 Free admission ⏱: 1-2h The entrance at No.1 is more commercialized, with many shops and restaurants, very lively, and the night view is very beautiful. You can go for a walk at night. The entrance at No.3 is obviously less crowded and more original. . 📍West Alley Historic District 🎫 Free admission ⏱: 1-2h The filming location of the movie 'The Summer of West Small River', not commercialized at all, the street is not long, very few people, both sides are old residential houses, very much the taste of Jiangnan water towns. . 📍Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown 🎫 Free admission ⏱: 2-3h The hometown of Wang Xizhi and Cai Yuanpei, with a strong cultural atmosphere, calligraphy elements can be seen everywhere on the walls, the scenery is beautiful, my personal favorite spot, highly recommended!!! . 📍Bazi Bridge 🎫 Free admission ⏱: 0.5h An old neighborhood, very original, surrounded by local residents, mostly elderly, very suitable for cultural street photography. . ⚠️ Apart from the historic districts which are open all day, most other attractions have time restrictions, try to finish visiting before 16:00 on the same day. . 🍜 What are the Shaoxing snacks❓ ✅ Yellow Wine Popsicle: 💰5r, almost every scenic spot has it for sale, and it's quite delicious, those who haven't tried it can give it a try. ✅ Shaoxing Stinky Tofu: 💰10r, different from Changsha's black stinky tofu, Shaoxing's stinky tofu is yellow, it was my first try, and I think it's okay. ✅ Yellow Wine Milk Tea: 💰Around 20, the wine flavor is not very strong, and the sugar-free one is also very tasty. ✅ Radish Strip Cake: 💰5r, a fried cake with radish strips inside. ✅ Shrimp Cake: 💰5r, also fried, crispy and fragrant. ✅ Cream Xiaopan: 💰7r, said to be very sweet, I didn't dare to try. ✅ Mulian Tofu: 💰5r, mint-flavored, cool and refreshing taste