Shaoxing, Zhejiang — a historic and cultural city with famous attractions such as Luxun's Hometown, Orchid Pavilion, and East Lake, integrating celebrity culture, calligraphy heritage and water town charm.
Core urban area of Shaoxing, historical and cultural center
Textile capital, rich water town culture
Hometown of Zhu Yingtai, core area of Cao'e River culture
Hometown of Xishi, ancient capital of Yue State
Hometown of Yue Opera, capital of ties
Essence of the Tang Poetry Route, blend of Buddhism and Taoism
Visit former residences of celebrities, trace the origins of calligraphy, enjoy water town scenery
Morning: Visit Luxun's Hometown, including Luxun's Former Residence, Hundred Plant Garden and Three Flavor Study. Afternoon: Head to Shen Garden to experience the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan. Evening: Night tour of Luxun's Hometown to enjoy the ancient city nightscape.
Morning: Visit Orchid Pavilion to see Goose Pond, Winding Stream and Floating Cups, and the Orchid Pavilion Stele. Afternoon: Experience calligraphy copying and feel the charm of calligraphy. Evening: Return to the city center and enjoy a Shaoxing yellow wine banquet.
Morning: Tour East Lake and take a black awning boat to experience water town charm. Afternoon: Visit Shaoxing Museum to learn about the ancient city's history. Evening: Taste local snacks before returning.
A famous Chinese yellow wine variety, brewed from glutinous rice. Orange-yellow in color, clear and bright, rich and fragrant in aroma, mellow and sweet in taste, known as the "Gentleman of Wines".
A traditional Shaoxing snack made from broad beans boiled with star anise, cinnamon and other spices. Soft and chewy, deliciously fragrant, made famous nationwide by Luxun's works.
A classic Shaoxing dish, made by slow-cooking local preserved mustard greens with pork belly. The meat is tender, savory and delicious, acclaimed as the "No.1 Dish of Jiangnan".
A Shaoxing innovative snack, blending yellow wine into ice pops. It combines the richness of yellow wine with the coolness of ice cream, a perfect summer treat.