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Shaoxing East Lake: Glide through 'Little Peach Blossom Spring' on a Wupeng boat, encountering the most poetic spring in Jiangnan

Shaoxing East Lake One-Day Travel Guide🏞️ The epitome of Jiangnan water town beauty! 🚩Why Visit: As one of the three famous lakes in Jiangnan, East Lake is perfect for those who love off-the-beaten-path attractions~ Fewer crowds, stunning scenery, and super convenient transportation. Riding a Wupeng boat feels like traveling back to the Shaoxing depicted in Lu Xun's works! 🎫Ticket Tips: 💰50 RMB (includes Wupeng boat experience) ⏰Opening Hours: 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM Recommended entry time: 8-9 AM to avoid weekend crowds 🚌Transport Guide: 🚇Subway: Take Shaoxing Line 1 to Jianhu Station, then a 10-minute taxi ride 🚌Bus: Take routes 30/108 directly to East Lake Scenic Area Station 🚗Drive: Scenic area parking costs 5 RMB/hour 🌳Must-Visit Spots: 1️⃣Taogong Cave: Thrilling boat ride through narrow waterways! The cliff carvings are fascinating 2️⃣Xiantao Cave: The lake island is perfect for photos - wear Hanfu for great shots📸 3️⃣Wupeng Boat Experience: 30 RMB/person, boatmen sing Shaoxing folk songs for authentic vibes~ 4️⃣Lakeside Corridor: Rainy day strolls are poetic, often meeting art students sketching 🏡Accommodation Suggestions: ▫️Inside Scenic Area: East Lake New Century Resort (Chinese garden style) ▫️Downtown Option: Atour Hotel near Lu Xun's Hometown (convenient location) 🍜Food Recommendations: ▫️Kong Yiji Restaurant: Must-try fennel beans with yellow wine! ▫️Xun Bao Ji Shaoxing Cuisine (Lu Xun Road): Shaoxing Three Delicacies and drunken chicken are amazing ▫️Street Stinky Tofu: Look for "Old Wang" brand ⚠️Important Notes: • Wupeng boats stop at 4 PM - do the boat ride first then walk • Bring mosquito repellent in summer! Lakeside mosquitoes are fierce • Many stone paths - wear comfortable flats Final Thoughts: East Lake perfectly blends Jiangnan's elegance with Shaoxing's culture, without West Lake's crowds! Spend half a day exploring leisurely, sipping Longjing tea at a teahouse - this is the true way to travel~
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