Five-Day Cultural, Scenic, and Culinary Journey — In-Depth Exploration of Shaoxing

1️⃣ Old Town Heritage · Water Alleys and Local Flavors 🎏 💡 Lu Xun’s Hometown 🕑 Recommended to visit in the morning ✨ Scenes from textbooks come alive! Check in at Zhou Family’s New Courtyard Gate, Hundred Herb Garden, and Sanwei Study Hall all in one go 📍 Must-do: Have a plate of fennel beans and Taidiao wine next to the Kong Yiji bronze statue, and get the same at Xianheng Restaurant! 💡 Shen Garden 🕑 Visit right after 🎵 A tragic love story is hidden in this Song-style garden; don’t miss the wall carving of "Hairpin Phoenix"! 🍜 Lunch Recommendation 📍 Cangqiao Straight Street Snack Shop Must-order list: ✓ Shaoxing stinky tofu: crispy outside, tender inside ✓ Creamy Xiaopan: sweet but not greasy ✓ Ciwu handmade noodles: broth so fresh it’ll surprise you 💡 Calligrapher Sage’s Hometown 🕑 Leisurely afternoon stroll 🖋️ The place where Wang Xizhi lived! The ink pool at Jie Zhu Temple is full of stories~ 🚣 Evening Special Recommendation 📍 Black-awning Boat Experience 🌇 The water town at sunset is stunning! Recommended to depart from the Calligrapher Sage’s Hometown dock, a soothing and healing ride 🍽️ Dinner Choice (Pick One) 1️⃣ Treasure Hunt Shaoxing Cuisine (Zhuangyuanlou Branch) Must-order: Shaoxing Three Delicacies, Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables 2️⃣ Hebutou Restaurant Authentic local dining hall! Day 2️⃣ East Route Ancient Visits · Southern Suburb Courtesy 🏔️ 💡 East Lake Scenic Area 🕑 Recommended to arrive by 8 AM ⛰️ The millennium-old quarry is breathtaking! Riding a black-awning boat through Taogong Cave is super thrilling 💡 Dayu Mausoleum 🕑 Morning stop on the way 🐉 The resting place of the Chinese water control hero, with amazing views from the top! 💡 Doushuaitian Scenic Area 🕑 Must-visit in the afternoon 🙏 The heavenly palace on the mountain top is spectacular! Praying at Longhua Temple + taking photos at Perfume Water Sea is amazing 🌃 Evening Bonus 📍 Guazhu Lake 🌸 Cherry blossom season is breathtaking! There’s also a music fountain show at night Day 3️⃣ Southwest Buddhist Charm · West Lake Legacy 📿 💡 Lanting Scenic Area 🕑 A must for brush calligraphy lovers 🦢 Check in at Goose Pond Stele Pavilion! The flowing wine and winding water scene is 100% restored 💡 Keyan Scenic Area 🕑 Afternoon plan Three main activities: ✓ See the strange stones and giant Buddha at Keyan ✓ Ride a black-awning boat on Jian Lake ✓ Watch community theater and drink yellow wine at Luzhen 💡 Xishi’s Hometown 🕑 Head to Zhuji before evening 👗 Take ancient-style photos by the Huansha River—absolutely stunning! Day 4️⃣ Northwest Water Town · Time Imprints 🏮 💡 Anchang Ancient Town 🕑 Recommended early start 🍖 A paradise for preserved foods! Snack on sausages and preserved quail while walking, super satisfying 🎭 Must experience: Watch old craftsmen pull white sugar 💡 Xinchang Great Buddha Temple 🕑 Depart in the afternoon 🙏 The 16-meter-tall largest Buddha in Jiangnan! The Zen atmosphere is fully immersive Day 5️⃣ Scenic Secret Realm · Nature’s Gift 🌊 💡 Wuxie Scenic Area 🕑 Morning water fun 💦 Five-tier waterfall cools you down! Perfect for summer visits 💡 Fuzhi Mountain 🕑 Afternoon hike ❄️ Glacier stone wave wonder! The rapeseed flower sea in spring is breathtaking 🍜 Food Map 【Classic Must-Try】 ✓ Steamed tofu with fermented amaranth stems ✓ Braised pork with preserved vegetables ✓ Drunken shrimp and drunken chicken 【Street Snacks】 ✓ Yellow wine popsicle ✓ Shredded radish pancake ✓ Fermented rice steamed buns 📌 Practical Tips: 1️⃣ Transportation: Convenient city buses; for outskirts, car rental recommended 2️⃣ Accommodation: Yuecheng District is most convenient 3️⃣ Tickets: Remember to book popular attractions in advance 4️⃣ Best Seasons: March to May and September to November Shaoxing is truly a treasure water town! From the charm in Lu Xun’s writings to the ink fragrance of Wang Xizhi, five days is never enough~ Quickly save this guide and start your Shaoxing journey! 🎉