Historic District of Shusheng

🌸【The most beautiful ancient towns and villages I visited in 2023】🌸 1. 🌺Nanxun Ancient Town The beauty of Nanxun, a simple but not monotonous water town.🚣 2. 🌸The hometown of the sage of books Jiangnan misty rain, the small bridge flowing water people's home full of simple charm.🏘 3. 🎋Xishang Village Xu Guanghan's same swing place, Wan'an Bridge is an excellent photo spot.📸 4. 🌾Anchang Ancient Town Must take the special black awning boat, feel the strong folk customs.🛶 5. 🌇Xitang Ancient Town The beauty of Xitang at sunset is intoxicating.🌅 6. 🎻Wuzhen A very famous ancient town, you must have heard of Wuzhen Drama Festival!🎶 7. 🌳Tongli Ancient Town The ancient town with pure ancient charm and simple folk customs.🎨 8. 🏯Twenty-eight ancient towns Full of rivers and lakes atmosphere, the ancient town pavilion can enjoy the panorama.🛤 9. 🌾Songyang·Lishui A village with a super sense of age, a treasure land suitable for all seasons.🎁 10. 🐟Fish Harbor Ancient City A creative ancient fishing town full of culture, with lots of fun attractions!🎣 11. 🏞Gexian Village Resort A paradise in the world of fairy tales, beautiful day and night.🖼 12. 🏮Wu Girl State Resort Pavilions, elegant style, and exciting light shows and iron flowers.🎇 13. 🌸Jingdezhen·Jiangxi The hometown of porcelain, with a strong artistic atmosphere.🎻 14. 🏘Yangchan Earthen Building The ancient village surrounded by golden color, interesting with the autumn drying people's home.🌻 15. 🌉Xijin Ferry Ancient Street 'One glance at ten thousand years' of Zhenjiang San Shan Yi Du.🎑 16. 🎨Yaoli Ancient Town A leisurely and colorful ancient town full of poetic and picturesque.🎯 17. 🏰Huizhou Ancient City One of the four ancient cities in China, with unique Huizhou architecture.🛕 18. 🌾Wuyuan Huangling The ancient and civilized Wuyuan attractions, not to be missed!🎊 🌺The simple folk customs of ancient towns and villages, Are the classics inherited from ancient to modern times. When you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, Come and stay in these ancient towns and villages for a few days!💒

⭕️⭕️⭕️Small bridges, flowing water, and homes, the scenery is as poetic and picturesque as the portrayal of the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan 🔥Recommendations for the most beautiful ancient towns and villages in Jiangnan🔥 🌹Nanxun Ancient Town: Nanxun, Nanxun, a simple but not monotonous water town. 🌹Shusheng's Hometown: Jiangnan misty rain, the small bridge and flowing water are full of simple style. 🌹Xishang Village: Xu Guanghan's same style swing, Wan'an Bridge is an excellent position. 🌹Anchang Ancient Town: You must take the characteristic awning boat, the local customs are very strong. 🌹Xitang Ancient Town: Xitang in the sunset, it's beautiful. 🌹Wuzhen: One of the most famous ancient towns, you must have heard of Wuzhen Drama Festival. 🌹Tongli Ancient Town: The ancient town with a very positive folk style. 🌹Twenty-eight ancient towns: The ancient town full of rivers and lakes, you can see the whole view on the pavilion in the ancient town. 🌹Lishui Songyang: The village is super vintage, very treasure, suitable for all seasons. 🌹Yugang Ancient City: A cultural and creative ancient fishing town with many small scenic spots to play. 🌹Gexian Village: The paradise in the fairy world, it looks good day and night. 🌹Wu Girl State: The pavilions and pavilions are outstanding, don't miss the light show and iron flower. 🌹Jingdezhen: Known as the porcelain capital, it has a strong artistic connotation. 🌹Yangchan Tulou: The ancient village surrounded by golden color and the autumn drying people, the earth building under the warm sun is particularly vibrant. 🌹Xijin Ferry: One of the three mountains and one ferry in Zhenjiang City, you can "see ten thousand years at a glance". 🌹Yaoli Ancient Town: The leisurely and colorful ancient town is super poetic and picturesque. 🌹Huizhou Ancient City: One of the four ancient cities in China, the Huizhou architectural style is unique and chic. 🌹Huangling: The ancient civilization that has been around for a long time, a must-see spot in Wuyuan. 🔥The simple folk customs of the ancient towns and villages are classics that have been continued from ancient times to the present. If you are tired of the hustle and bustle of the city, these ancient villages and towns are suitable for a few days of stay.

Feel the Shaoxing Water Town Cultural Food Day Tour When it comes to Shaoxing, everyone first thought of Lu Xuns hometown Hundred Grass Garden and Sanwei Bookstore In fact, there are still many places to learn about Shaoxing culture/ Hh/ can arrange a day to go to these places by the way Shaoxing cuisine to the roadside of Lufu is still inhabited by local residents as if time to stay in their original In the time slowly moving forward, you can see that the plaque main hall and the entrance beam are all hung in the lobby of the Lufu fu, which is located by the stream. The whole column, the beam body has no extra decoration, the whole building is simple and shocking Before this, Lufu is not open to the public. Now the main hall has been repaired and can be visited Address: No.169, Xinhe, Shaoxing Hh/ Different from Lufu, the books hometown seems to be more popular can be seen everywhere selling snacks and souvenirs, visitors coming and going here There are former residences of Cai Yuanpei, Lushan Academy, Zhuangyuan Pavilion, Wenbi Tower and Wang Xizhi One of the former residences tells the temple (need to buy tickets separately) The reason why the ringing of the temple is one of the former residences of Wang Xizhi, is said to be because the former love geese of Wang Xizhi swallowed the pearl the same room The monk thought that everyone misunderstood himself and hanged himself. Wang Xizhi commemorated him to change his house to Jiezhu Temple Address: No.62, Lushan Street, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing In this neighborhood, there is a restaurant that can taste authentic Shaoxing wine - Gu Yue Long Shan Restaurant here will prepare six different flavors of Shaoxing rice wine (original, yuan red, rice, good brew, fragrant snow, rice wine) Definitely can find a suitable one for you, girls recommend Xiangxue taste dishes are traditional Shaoxing dishes, more recommended stinky tofu Address: 557 Shaoxing Road, Shaoxing Yan Anchang Guzhen In the afternoon, you can go to the ancient town of Anchang, which is a little farther away. It is also a famous place in Shaoxing the ancient town is divided into two sides by the river, one side is the place where the town residents live, and the other side is the town market. In the middle of the restaurant river, there are ships coming and going. / Hh / sell the local specialties on the market

Shaoxing is perfect for a spontaneous weekend getaway, staying for one or two nights. There's no need for detailed planning, as the places to visit and eat are all close by. ☑️ Play: ▪️ Visited the Herb Garden and Sanwei Study House, both located on the same street in Lu Xun's hometown. ▪️ Went to East Lake, took a ride on a black-awning boat, entered the park and got on the boat at Gate 2, and directly exited the park after disembarking, which made for a smooth route. ▪️ Visited the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy and Cang Bridge, two places that are similar but not together. Prefer the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy first. ☑️ Eat: ▪️ Had the top-ranked Xu's Ciwu Noodles, which were indeed delicious, better than those in Zhuji. ▪️ Tried the Yiman brand yellow wine popsicles, tasty and available everywhere. ▪️ Drank yellow wine milk tea at the Daughter's Red flagship store, definitely more authentic than what's sold on the streets, see the address in the picture. ▪️ Coffee at West Street No. 9, right at one of the entrances to the Sage of Calligraphy's hometown, good for a rest and a drink. ☑️ Stay: ▪️ Hua Jian Fu, Chao Hua Xi Shi Hotel. Located on the street of Lu Xun's hometown, extremely convenient and very new, recommended.

《Night Tour of the Sage of Books' Hometown》 As night fell, I stepped into the hometown of the Sage of Books, as if entering a mysterious world filled with history and cultural charm. The ancient streets and alleys were permeated with a tranquil atmosphere, and the bluestone pavements glowed faintly under the moonlight. The ancient buildings along the street, with their orderly arrangement, flying eaves, and arching brackets, showcased the glory of days past. Red lanterns were hung high, adding warmth and romance to this ancient neighborhood. Strolling along the alleys, one could occasionally see quaint shops. Inside, items such as the Four Treasures of the Study and paintings were on display, all highlighting the cultural heritage of the Sage of Books' hometown. The ink pool in the night was particularly eye-catching. The water in the pool, like a mirror under the moonlight, reflected the surrounding buildings and trees. It was as if one could see the figure of Wang Xizhi practicing calligraphy by the pool, feeling his love and dedication to the art. Along the way, one could also hear the melodious sound of the guqin. The graceful melody, like the sound of nature, lingered in the ears, intoxicating the listener. Here, time seemed to stand still. There was no noise or bustle, only tranquility and depth. The night tour of the Sage of Books' hometown allowed me to appreciate the charm of ancient culture and filled me with respect for this land. The Sage of Books' hometown, like a dazzling pearl, shone with its unique light in the night. It is a witness to history and a carrier of culture. Every visit brings new insights and experiences.

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

Historic District of the Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown⭐️ 📍Address: East side of Jie Min Cinema, Cai Yuanpei Square, Jiefang North Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City 🚌Bus route: Take buses 52, 312, or 5 to Xianheng Hospital 💰Ticket: Free admission 🕒Opening hours: The district is open all day, internal attractions from 8:30 to 17:00 🏡The hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy is located in Yuecheng District of Shaoxing, named after Wang Xizhi, the Sage of Calligraphy who lived here more than 1700 years ago. Besides this well-known figure, it is also the birthplace of 'the master of academia' Cai Yuanpei, and the sacred learning ground for historical figures such as Liu Zongzhou and Huang Zongxi. Within this old town district, captivating ancient city tales from over a thousand years are hidden. 🏘Flanked by the uneven heights of shops along the bluestone-paved roads, the density of small taverns, coffee shops, grocery stores, and handmade workshop stores is just right, avoiding overwhelming congestion. Shops are adorned with curtain signs and small red lanterns, sketching the simple taste of Jiangnan residences, and as you walk along, you begin to wonder if you've stepped into the depths of time. 🎶The coming and going of tourists doesn't affect the rich life atmosphere of the district. Clothes just washed hang in front of windows, daily sundries are stacked at doorways, and families living by the water lead lives as calm and composed as the flowing water before their homes. 🌈Sampans glide across the water surface, young tourists check in and take photos on the bridges, and riverside families hang clothes outside their houses. The trivialities and poetry of life are framed together, and as the boat sails on, one glimpses one or two flavors of the myriad tastes of life.

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

The Jiangnan depicted by Wang Xizhi, where one searches for poetic humanity in the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy. In Shaoxing, no matter where you go, the fragrance of books lingers in the air. If you have the chance, you must visit the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, as depicted by the literati and poets. A long river serves as the main thoroughfare of the Sage of Calligraphy's hometown, with ancient buildings lined up in sequence, exuding an ancient charm and filled with a sense of the ages. • Beyond the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, you can enjoy yourself immensely. In the houses by the river, gather around the stove to brew tea and laugh about life. Take a leisurely ride on a sculling boat along the river, passing through stone bridges one after another, feeling the poetic Jiangnan. 【Check-in Spot】 🔹Calligraphy Wall Next to Jiezhu Temple, under the 'Two Thanks Posts', there is Wang Xizhi's calligraphy. Walking on the ancient stone bridge, with the ancient calligraphy wall as a backdrop, there is a unique charm. - 🔹Ink Pool Legend has it that it is the place where Wang Xizhi, the great calligrapher of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, washed his inkstone. It is also a major attraction in the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy. In summer, the ink pool is filled with blooming lotuses, bringing the poetic Jiangnan to your face. - 🍦Food: Yellow wine popsicles, a must-eat dessert in Shaoxing! A small stick can be bought in a small store, and almost everyone has one in hand～ Muliang tofu, the crystal-clear Muliang tofu is actually white jelly, served with a sweet and sour soup, very appetizing.

Perhaps due to the off-season of tourism, there are fewer people, and you can feel the unique life atmosphere of Shaoxing old street. With a casual shot, it's full of storytelling. Anchang ancient town, although it looks commercialized, it is full of New Year's atmosphere. It is recommended to shoot before nine o'clock in the morning or after three o'clock in the afternoon to avoid the crowd. At the same time, the ancient town under the soft light looks unique in the New Year's atmosphere. Admission: Currently no charge Features: The local New Year's atmosphere, not commercialized at all. Food: Every household's door is full of cured meat, soy sauce duck, soy sauce fish, the smell of life is very strong. Boat ride: It costs 40r for two people at this time. My friend and I didn't take it. The wind was too cold, unbearable! The hometown of the sage The Eight Character Bridge Anchang Ancient Town The residents of the old street suggest that the old street of Shaoxing is the most beautiful in April! Anchang Ancient Town

You should always make a trip to Shaoxing, To see the true Jiangnan with small bridges and flowing water, And step into Mr. Lu Xun's hometown from the textbooks. Spend the Spring Festival in Shaoxing ancient city, Don't miss these attractions/Spring Festival activities! Shen Garden, Donghu, Dayu Mausoleum, Orchid Pavilion, Yangming's hometown, These attractions are now free until the end of March! Remember to make a reservation in advance! Keep this 3-day and 2-night guide. Itinerary reference: D1: Morning: Lu Xun's hometown→Shen Garden→Afternoon: Bazi Bridge→Book Saint's hometown D2: Morning: Yellow Wine Town→Afternoon: Anchang Ancient Town→Evening: Keqiao Ancient Town D3: Morning: Fushan Park→Yangming's hometown→Xixiaolu→Afternoon: Donghu or Orchid Pavilion How to play: 1. Visit Lu Xun's hometown and see the Baicao Garden and Sanwei Bookstore in Mr.'s childhood memory (free admission) 2. Stroll around the most festive ancient town in Shaoxing, Anchang, where traditional New Year goods are drying along the small bridge and flowing water (free admission) New Year's Day and the second day 15:00-16:00 Hanfu parade 3. You can walk through the streets and alleys in the Book Saint's hometown, full of life. The bridge and the river are very suitable for taking pictures (no tickets) 4. Go to Yellow Wine Town to experience the wine culture of Shaoxing and watch a romantic Songyun water wedding (free admission) New Year's Day and the fifth day 14:30-15:00 water wedding; Spring Festival Lantern Festival during the Spring Festival 5. Go to Bazi Bridge to see the earliest "flyover", and you can also feel the real life of Shaoxing water town residents (no tickets) 6. Take a Wupeng boat to Donghu, travel between cliffs and cliffs, and check in to the filming location of Journey to the West (ticket 50, boat 40) Water town social drama from the first to the eighth day of the new year 7. Visit Shen Garden, revisit the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan, and the plum blossoms in Shen Garden are just blooming (ticket 40) "Night of Shen Garden" is suspended during the Spring Festival 8. To enjoy the night view, you must go to Keqiao Ancient Town, where the lights and smoke set off the ancient bridge, which is very dreamy (free admission) New Year's Day 14:00, 18:00 Dragon Boat; New Year's Day 19:30, 20:30 Iron Flower 9. Climb Fushan-Flying Wing Building, you can overlook Yucheng, and you can also take a picture of the "Jiangnan Hundred Scenery" on Xixiaolu to the north (free admission) 10. City Square Spring Festival Lantern Festival and other activities during the Spring Festival 11. Ying'en Gate Water Street New Year's Eve 20:00 Iron Flower; Dragon Boat Parade on February 3-4 12. Shangdalu New Year's Day 18:30 Lantern Parade (Shangdalu→City Square) How to get there: Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport→Direct bus Shaoxing North Station→Express bus directly to the city

In Shaoxing, such ancient towns and old streets are really everywhere. Residential houses, small rivers, awning boats, ancient stone bridges. I went to the hometown of the sage of calligraphy in the afternoon, which is the residence of Wang Xizhi. In Shaoxing, such ancient towns and old streets are really everywhere. Residential houses, small rivers, awning boats, ancient stone bridges, almost the same elements, but there is a bit more scholarly atmosphere here. The ink pool where Wang Xizhi washed his brush, there were quite a few people taking pictures, but to be honest, it was a bit of a spoiler, the water in the pool was indescribable. There is a bookstore of an old man on the small street, which is quite distinctive. At the bridgehead and riverside, there are women who have rented ancient costumes for photos everywhere, making the old street inexplicably brilliant.