Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Travel

Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang — a thousand-year-old ancient city, hometown of Luxun, home to Luxun's Hometown, Shen Garden, East Lake and other famous attractions. A 2-day 1-night trip to experience the cultural charm and historical depth of the Jiangnan water town.

2500+
Years of City History
30
Key Cultural Relic Protection Units
5
Historical & Cultural Blocks
8
A-Level Scenic Areas
Panoramic view of Luxun's Hometown, Yuecheng District
Luxun's Hometown Panorama – Landmark of Yuecheng District
Luxun's Hometown is the core scenic area of Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, including Luxun's Former Residence, Hundred Plant Garden, Three Flavor Study and other attractions, showcasing the life scenes of Luxun's youth.

Yuecheng District Two-Day One-Night Cultural Discovery Tour

Footsteps of a literary giant, eternal love song, landscape painting scroll, ancient city charm

Duration
2 Days 1 Night
Main Destinations
Luxun's Hometown, Shen Garden, East Lake, Cangqiao Straight Street, Orchid Pavilion
Suitable For
Literature lovers, history enthusiasts, photography fans, families, culture seekers
Budget per Person
¥600-¥1200
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Literary Giant's Hometown & Love Story
Luxun's Hometown · Shen Garden · Cangqiao Straight Street
Highlights

Morning: Tour Luxun's Hometown to experience the literary atmosphere. Noon: Taste Shaoxing specialty cuisine. Afternoon: Visit Shen Garden to hear the love story. Evening: Stroll through Cangqiao Straight Street to enjoy the ancient city night view.

Attractions
Luxun's Hometown
A national key cultural relic protection unit, including Luxun's Former Residence, Hundred Plant Garden, Three Flavor Study and other attractions. It completely preserves the environment of Luxun's youth, an important place to understand the background of his literary works.
Shen Garden
A famous Song Dynasty garden, renowned for the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan. The garden preserves Song Dynasty architectural styles. The "Phoenix Hairpin" stele is its iconic landscape, making it the classical garden with the richest cultural connotation in Shaoxing.
Cangqiao Straight Street
One of the best-preserved historical blocks in Shaoxing, stretching 1.5 km. Most buildings along the street date from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, featuring small bridges, flowing water, white walls and black tiles, retaining a rich Jiangnan water town charm and living atmosphere.
Practical Info
Accommodation Recommendations
  • Specialty B&Bs near Luxun's Hometown
  • Boutique hotels within the ancient city
  • Business hotels in the city center
Food Recommendations
  • Shaoxing Yellow Wine Ice Pop
  • Star Anise Beans
  • Kong Yiji Restaurant Shaoxing Cuisine
  • Yellow Wine Milk Tea
  • Shaoxing Drunken Chicken
Travel Tips
  • Luxun's Hometown is free but requires advance reservation
  • Shen Garden daytime and night tour tickets are sold separately
  • Cangqiao Straight Street looks best from dusk to night
  • Renting a public bicycle is recommended for touring the ancient city
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Landscape Scenery & Calligraphy Sacred Place
East Lake · Orchid Pavilion · Return
Highlights

Morning: Tour East Lake to admire strange cliffs and stone scenery. Noon: Taste lake-fresh cuisine. Afternoon: Visit Orchid Pavilion to experience calligraphy culture. Evening: End the trip.

Attractions
East Lake
One of the three famous lakes in Zhejiang Province, renowned for the ingenious combination of cliffs, caves, stone bridges and lake surfaces. Known as the "Wonder Among Lakes", taking a black awning boat on the lake is the best way to experience it.
Orchid Pavilion
The sacred place of Chinese calligraphy, famous worldwide for Wang Xizhi's "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection". Attractions include Goose Pond, Winding Stream and Floating Cups, and Orchid Pavilion Stele. It is a pilgrimage site for calligraphers throughout history.
Shaoxing Museum
A comprehensive museum displaying Shaoxing's history and culture. With rich collections, it systematically presents the city's development from prehistoric times to the modern era, serving as an important window to understand Shaoxing's history.
Practical Info
Transportation Guide
  • Take bus routes 1 or 38 from city center to East Lake
  • Take bus route 3 from city center to Orchid Pavilion
  • Taxi between scenic areas costs about ¥20-30
  • Black awning boats available at East Lake (¥80/boat, max 3 people)
Ticket Info
  • Luxun's Hometown: Free (reservation required)
  • Shen Garden: ¥40 daytime, ¥70 night tour
  • East Lake: ¥50
  • Orchid Pavilion: ¥70
  • Shaoxing Museum: Free
Featured Experiences
  • Take a black awning boat through the cliffs at East Lake
  • Experience the Winding Stream and Floating Cups activity at Orchid Pavilion
  • Taste specialty foods made with Shaoxing yellow wine
  • Buy Shaoxing yellow wine, Huzhou writing brushes and other specialties

Must-Try Foods in Yuecheng District

Star Anise Beans

A traditional Shaoxing snack, made famous by Luxun's work "Kong Yiji". Made from broad beans, soft and chewy in texture, savory and delicious, one of the most representative snacks in Shaoxing.

Shaoxing Yellow Wine Ice Pop

An innovative Shaoxing specialty cold drink, combining traditional yellow wine with modern ice pops. Fine texture with a hint of wine aroma, a must-try specialty food when visiting Shaoxing in summer.

Shaoxing Drunken Chicken

A traditional Shaoxing famous dish, made by marinating chicken in yellow wine. The meat is tender, the wine aroma rich, and the taste refreshing. It is a common dish for entertaining guests in Shaoxing.

Xishi Tofu

A traditional Shaoxing tofu dish, cutting tofu into fine dices and cooking with mushrooms, bamboo shoot dices and other ingredients. Smooth and tender in texture, delicious in taste, said to have been created by Xishi.

Yuecheng District Travel Tips
Best Time to Visit
  • Spring (Mar-May): Warm weather, ideal for visiting gardens and historical sites
  • Autumn (Sep-Nov): Cool weather, pleasant scenery at East Lake
  • Lunar March 3rd: Winding Stream and Floating Cups event at Orchid Pavilion
  • Winter (Dec-Feb): Fewer tourists, suitable for in-depth exploration
Must-Do Experiences
  • Relive textbook scenes at Luxun's Hometown
  • Night tour of Shen Garden to hear the love story
  • Take a black awning boat at East Lake to experience water town charm
  • Participate in calligraphy experience activities at Orchid Pavilion
  • Taste Shaoxing specialty snacks at Cangqiao Straight Street
Budget Reference
  • Tickets & Experiences: approx. ¥200-300
  • Accommodation: ¥200-500 (1 night)
  • Meals: ¥150-250/day
  • Transport: ¥80-150
  • Total: ¥600-1200
FAQ
  • How to get to Yuecheng District? → Direct bus from Shaoxing North Station to the city center
  • Does Luxun's Hometown require reservation? → Yes, advance reservation required on the official platform
  • How many days are recommended for Yuecheng District? → 2-3 days suggested
  • What specialties does Shaoxing have? → Shaoxing Yellow Wine, Star Anise Beans, Huzhou Writing Brushes, Black Felt Hat

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