Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang – Travel Guide

Keqiao District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang — the textile capital, calligraphy sacred land, home to Keyan Scenic Area, Orchid Pavilion, Anchang Ancient Town and other famous attractions. A 2-day 1-night trip to experience mountain and water scenery and ancient town charm.

1800+
Years of City History
25
Key Cultural Relic Protection Units
3
Historical and Cultural Blocks
6
A-Level Scenic Areas
Panoramic view of Keyan Scenic Area, Keqiao District
Keyan Scenic Area Panorama – Landmark of Keqiao District
Keyan Scenic Area is the core scenic spot of Keqiao, Shaoxing, comprising three major sections: Keyan, Jianhu Lake, and Lu Town, showcasing the perfect integration of natural landscape and cultural heritage.

Keqiao District Two-Day One-Night Cultural Leisure Tour

Mountain and water scenery, ancient town charm, calligraphy sacred land, textile wonder

Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Keyan Scenic Area, Anchang Ancient Town, Orchid Pavilion, China Textile City, Daxianglin
Suitable For
Culture enthusiasts, photography lovers, families, shopping enthusiasts, leisure vacationers
Budget per Person
¥500-¥1000
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Mountain & Water Wonders and Ancient Town Charm
Keyan Scenic Area · Lu Town · Anchang Ancient Town
Highlights

Morning: Tour Keyan Scenic Area to enjoy mountain and water scenery. Noon: Taste Keqiao specialty cuisine. Afternoon: Visit Lu Town to experience folk culture. Evening: Stroll through Anchang Ancient Town to enjoy the night scene.

Attractions
Keyan Scenic Area
National AAAA-level tourist area, composed of Keyan, Jianhu Lake, and Lu Town. Integrating stone culture, water culture, bridge culture, wine culture and opera culture, it is a typical representation of Shaoxing's water town charm.
Lu Town
A replica ancient town built based on Lu Xun's novels, restoring the appearance of a Shaoxing water town. Features wax figures of characters like Ah Q and Sister Xianglin, and folk performances such as village operas.
Anchang Ancient Town
The most authentic water town in Shaoxing, first built in the Northern Song Dynasty, preserving the architectural style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. Sausage and pulled sugar candy are its specialty foods, with a strong New Year atmosphere during the twelfth lunar month.
Practical Info
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Resort hotels near Keyan Scenic Area
  • Specialty B&Bs in Anchang Ancient Town
  • Business hotels in Keqiao city center
Food Recommendations
  • Anchang Sausage
  • Pulled Sugar Candy
  • Keqiao Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens
  • Rice Wine Ice Pop
  • Shaoxing Drunken Fish
Travel Tips
  • Keyan Scenic Area is large; allow 4-5 hours for a visit
  • Anchang Ancient Town is free to enter; some attractions charge fees
  • The ancient town looks best at dusk, ideal for photography
  • Visiting in winter allows you to experience the Twelfth Month Folk Customs Festival in Anchang
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Calligraphy Sacred Land & Textile Wonder
Orchid Pavilion · China Textile City · Daxianglin · Return
Highlights

Morning: Visit Orchid Pavilion to experience calligraphy culture. Noon: Taste specialty farmhouse cuisine. Afternoon: Tour China Textile City and Daxianglin. Evening: End the trip.

Attractions
Orchid Pavilion
The sacred land of Chinese calligraphy, famous for Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection". Features include Goose Pond, Winding Stream and Floating Cups, Orchid Pavilion Stele and other attractions, a must-visit for calligraphy enthusiasts.
China Textile City
Asia's largest textile trading market, with various textile exhibition halls and trading zones, showcasing Keqiao's industrial charm as the "Textile Capital".
Daxianglin
A scenic area famous for its thousand-year-old osmanthus tree groves, known as the "Fragrant Forest Flower Rain". Fragrant in autumn when osmanthus blossoms, featuring ancient temples and bamboo forests.
Practical Info
Transportation Guide
  • Bus route 3 from Keqiao city center to Orchid Pavilion
  • Metro Line 1 directly reaches Textile City
  • Taxi between attractions costs about ¥15-25
  • Bus route 816 from Keyan to Anchang
Ticket Info
  • Keyan Scenic Area: ¥115
  • Anchang Ancient Town: Free (combo ticket for some attractions ¥50)
  • Orchid Pavilion: ¥70
  • Daxianglin: ¥60
  • China Textile City: Free
Featured Experiences
  • Participate in calligraphy creation at Orchid Pavilion
  • Take a black awning boat tour of Jianhu Lake at Keyan
  • Taste freshly made sausage in Anchang Ancient Town
  • Shop for specialty fabrics at Textile City
  • Enjoy osmanthus tea and cakes at Daxianglin in autumn

Must-Try Foods in Keqiao District

Anchang Sausage

A specialty food from Anchang Ancient Town, Keqiao, made from high-quality pork marinated and air-dried. Unique in flavor, traditionally made every winter, it is an essential New Year food and a popular souvenir among tourists.

Pulled Sugar Candy

A traditional Keqiao snack, made by boiling sugar and pulling it by hand. Pure white in color, crispy in texture, sweet but not greasy, it is the most representative traditional sweet of Anchang Ancient Town.

Keqiao Braised Pork with Preserved Mustard Greens

A classic Shaoxing dish, particularly authentic in the Keqiao area. Made with local preserved mustard greens and pork belly, the meat is tender, savory and delicious, with a rich aroma.

Shaoxing Drunken River Shrimp

A Keqiao specialty aquatic dish, using rice wine to marinate fresh river shrimp. The shrimp meat is tender and the wine aroma is strong, representing the combination of Shaoxing's wine culture and food culture.

Keqiao District Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
  • Spring (Mar-May): Orchid Pavilion scenery pleasant, ideal for spring outings
  • Autumn (Sep-Nov): Osmanthus blossoms in Daxianglin, fragrant everywhere
  • Winter Twelfth Month: Strong New Year atmosphere in Anchang Ancient Town, experience traditional folk customs
  • Summer (Jun-Aug): Boating on Jianhu Lake, cool and refreshing
Must-Do Experiences
  • Take a black awning boat tour of Jianhu Lake at Keyan
  • Participate in the Winding Stream and Floating Cups activity at Orchid Pavilion
  • Taste freshly made sausage and pulled sugar candy in Anchang Ancient Town
  • Experience textile culture at China Textile City
  • Enjoy osmanthus tea and osmanthus cake at Daxianglin
Budget Reference
  • Tickets & Experiences: approx. ¥250-350
  • Accommodation: ¥150-400 (1 night)
  • Meals: ¥120-200/day
  • Transport: ¥60-120
  • Total: ¥500-1000
FAQ
  • How to get to Keqiao District? → Shaoxing North High-Speed Rail Station is located in Keqiao, connected by bus and metro
  • How long to visit Keyan Scenic Area? → Recommended 4-5 hours
  • When is Anchang Ancient Town most lively? → During the twelfth lunar month (December to January)
  • What specialties does Keqiao have? → Anchang Sausage, Shaoxing Rice Wine, Textile Fabrics, Preserved Mustard Greens

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