Boating on Shaoxing East Lake

There is such a beautiful and less crowded hidden gem in Shaoxing! 🏞️ Today's visit to the lesser-known secret spot, East Lake Scenic Area, is simply stunning～💖 📍Address: East side of Huancheng East Road, Pinghu City, Jiaxing, Zhejiang Province ⏰Opening Hours: Open all year round, 24/7 The beauty of the Jiangnan water town is fully displayed here✨ Right at the entrance, you see picturesque pavilions and towers reflected on the lake surface Walking deeper, you can see the dock🚤 The black-awning boats, with a maximum of 4 people each, have a great vibe! I have to say, Zhejiang’s greenery is absolutely amazing The boatman rows the oar weaving through the strange rocks🌊 The stones are spectacular, and passing through them feels especially poetic Changing perspective to view the scenery from the water is incredibly healing～ Recommended route✅: First, take a boat from the dock at the entrance to the innermost part (the scenic area is not large, just follow the river) Then slowly walk back🔙 (you can cross the bridge to both sides of the river to see different views.) Along the way, you’ll find many great photo spots📸 Cliffs, small bridges, and flowing water are all very photogenic! On the way back, I also stumbled upon a charming little tea house🍵 Sitting by the window watching boats come and go The unique leisure feeling of the Jiangnan water town hits you immediately It’s really a perfect spot for taking amazing photos in no time! It’s a tea house, a café, and a bookstore! Taking a short break here is very soothing.