Shaoxing's Keyan satisfied all my fantasies about the water towns of the Jiangnan region

🌸 Once again, Shaoxing! This city seems to hide a magical pocket, from which each visit pulls out my sweet longing for the water towns of Jiangnan, the small bridges, and flowing waters 🌈✨ Keyan Scenic Area, as the focus of this trip, is quieter and more poetic compared to the bustling Lu Xun's hometown, making it a hidden treasure with beautiful scenery and few people 🌿🍃 Today, I will take you through a half-day tour strategy, letting us wander through Keyan and feel the unique charm of Jiangnan 🌟 ⏰【Opening Hours】: 8:30-16:30, remember to plan your time! 📍【Location Navigation】: Simply enter 'Keyan Scenic Area Parking Lot' to easily reach your destination! 🅿️【Parking Fee】: Only 10 yuan per vehicle, economical and stress-free! 🎟️【Ticket Options】: Little Tips coming! Luzhen is free to visit, while Keyan and Jianhu require tickets. It is recommended to book the 'Keyan + Jianhu + Painted Boat' package online in advance, which is only 90 yuan, offering great value for money! Alternatively, choose the 'Keyan + Jianhu + Rowing Boat' to experience the charm of the traditional black-awning boat, for only 120 yuan! 🚇【Public Transportation】: Take the Metro Line 1 directly to 'China Textile City Station' A1 exit, transfer to the Keyan Scenic Area tourist line, and arrive at 'Keyan Scenic Area Parking Lot Bus Station' for an easy and stress-free trip! ⏱️【Duration of Visit】: Reserve 3-4 hours, enough to leisurely appreciate the beauty of Keyan! 👀【Overview of the Scenic Area】: Keyan, Jianhu, and Luzhen, three major scenic spots, each with its own characteristics, all accessible with one ticket! 🌈 Keyan: Stone Buddha, Mirror Bay, Yuezong Celebrity Garden, and Yuanshan Garden are the four highlights, where culture and nature blend, offering a view at every step! 💦 Jianhu: The 'overnight flight across the mirror lake moon' described by the poet Li Bai, and the high-quality water source for yellow wine brewing, where history and beauty intertwine! 🏠 Luzhen: Based on the world depicted in Lu Xun's writings, the physical ancient town comes to life before your eyes, where you can taste delicious food, stay in homestays, and enjoy an authentic local opera! 🗺️【Tour Route】: 1️⃣ Recommended when it's less crowded: Keyan Entrance → Heavenly Work Big Buddha → Furnace Column Clear Smoke → Puzhao Temple → Three Gatherings Same Origin → Spring Dawn of the Yue Maiden → Local Opera Stage → Black Felt Hat → Yuezong Celebrity Garden → Hundred Boats Dock → Ancient Towpath → Pouring Wine for the Laboring Teacher → (Self-paid experience of the glass walkway) → Painted Boat Lake Tour → Luzhen Theater → Stroll through Luzhen Style Street! 2️⃣ Peak holiday season: Reverse the route, starting from Luzhen, cleverly avoiding the peak crowds, and enjoy a peaceful journey! 💡【Tour Tips】: 1️⃣ Amphibious play: Don't want to walk? No problem! Painted boats (15 yuan/person) or black-awning boats (from 35 yuan/person) will take you through the green waves, enjoying the charm of the water town! 2️⃣ Land route experts: From Keyan to Jianhu, it is recommended to walk the ancient towpath, with picturesque scenery along the way; on the return trip, follow the same path back to the Keyan entrance, then stroll to Luzhen, taking in the scenery all the way! 3️⃣ Overnight stay in Keqiao Ancient Town: If you plan to stay overnight, head to Keqiao Ancient Town at dusk, where the dual views of day and night, combined with the dreamy lighting and smoke effects, are like stepping into a fairyland, with an off-the-charts fairy vibe!