Anchang Ancient Town

| Seeking the taste of the New Year. Yangshan Stone City →Anchang Ancient Town→ Narrow Tea Lake Ancient Canal Buying New Year's goods~ The strong New Year atmosphere, today is a happy day with cured food and historical culture. ①Go to Yangshan Stone City in the morning, which used to be a quarry, creating a stone city with strange rocks. It's very spectacular to look down from the top of the platform. ②10 minutes away, arrive at Anchang Ancient Town. In the twelfth lunar month, this word, which can only be seen in Lu Xun's novels now, is also completely preserved in Anchang. The water here is convenient, it used to be an economic town, many businessmen did business here and couldn't go home for the New Year, the local residents held activities in the twelfth lunar month to comfort their homesickness, there are various local snacks, which have been preserved to this day. This ancient town is also famous for its 'shiye', most of them come from Anchang Ancient Town. 'Shiye' was a profession in history, similar to the status of a consultant. Because they didn't have an official status, they could only sit in the back and listen to the trial. Once they found that the party's testimony was problematic, they would send a note. Renchang Soy Sauce Garden, a century-old soy sauce garden that has been on the tip of the tongue of China, is most famous for its mother and son sauce. Because there is a good soy sauce garden, the cured meat here is particularly famous. The production of sausages was listed on the intangible cultural heritage list in 2023. There are also characteristic intangible cultural heritage snacks, such as pulling white sugar and sweet rice wine steamed buns, which are worth tasting. There is also yellow wine, and popsicles and milk tea made with yellow wine are also special. Find a local small shop, sit by the river, and eat a few local dishes is also a good choice. ③30 minutes away, arrive at Narrow Tea Lake Ancient Canal in the afternoon. This lake is an inland lake, named after the production of Narrow Tea Lake fish. This rare fish has other familiar names, called anglerfish in Shanghai, and yellow spicy in Sichuan hot pot. In ancient times, boat trackers pulled the boat upstream on the ancient canal, and the piles of the canal also divided the water area into two parts. One side of the water is calm and can be used as a wind shelter. The entire canal is made of bluestone slabs, which was also called Baiyu Longdi Road in history. It has made a great contribution to water transportation and has greatly helped the economic development of Shaoxing. The sunset in the evening is very beautiful on the water surface

The real Jiangnan is in Shaoxing If you like the scenery of ancient towns and water towns, you might as well come to Shaoxing. Anchang Ancient Town is located in Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, and is also one of the four famous ancient towns in Shaoxing. Transportation: 🚇Hangzhou Metro directly to Yuezhou Avenue Station, take a taxi for 20 yuan to arrive 🚗Self-driving from Hangzhou, arrive in one hour 🚆Get off at Shaoxing North Station by high-speed rail, take a taxi for 30 yuan to arrive Tickets: 🆓Free If you take a sculling boat, it is 40 yuan, and three people can sit Enjoy the slow time here~ Food: Stinky tofu, soy sauce duck sausage, wine steamed buns, etc. There are yellow wine popsicles in summer and yellow wine milk tea in winter

Today I went to visit Anchang ancient town. It is a beautiful area to stroll around and enjoy a Shaoxing rice wine ice cream (5 rmb). I do not recommend paying for the ticket to enter some of the buildings. Whilst it is only 50 rmb it seems a little expensive for what you get and I would prefer to just have strolled around the town. I spent a few hours here and I would definitely recommend it as part of an itinerary to visit Shaoxing. I went in the afternoon on a Sunday and it was very quiet. Maybe the heat had kept people away. There's lots of little restaurants but no one eating at them. I guess maybe some people would arrive in the evening instead. #shaoxing

Anchang Ancient Town is located in Shaoxing county, near Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan district. The waterway is narrow and strips across the town with old Chinese style houses on both sides. The town looks charmingly primitive with its old stone bridges, walkways and local specialties such as the yellow wine, Anchang sausages and soy sauce roasted duck. It’s also a living area where I saw elders watching TV, playing majiang or preparing the town’s specials. I also spotted a cobbler at work 👞 For the first time, I saw boats rowed by feet🛶🦶There are also a bunch of restaurants, shops, teahouses and a Starbucks 🤭 The town isn’t overwhelmingly commercial which makes it a nice place to visit if you want to stroll around a place with a more traditional vibe of the Chinese lifestyle. Address ➡️ 安昌古镇 How to go ➡️ I joined a tour group which provided transport to the ancient town. I believe hiring a private driver or taking a taxi would be more convenient🙂 #thisischina #historicplaces #oldtown #ancientlandmark #ancientarchitecture #ancienttown #ancientvillage #ancientcanal #shaoxing #zhejiang

Shaoxing Anchang Ancient Town|Bishui Street is a million-storey, Rainbow Crossing River Seventeen Bridge Shaoxing one of the four ancient towns. Although it is not as famous as Wuzhen Xitang, it is the realistic version of Xiaoqiaos water depicted by Ma Zhiyuan. People, sloping water and small boxes of ancient awning boats, like going back to old times. The silence around here, except for the occasional passing locals, reminds you that you are still in reality. Compared with other ancient towns, Anchang is far from free and easy, but more popular than ridiculous. , patchwork of the pillow river people, antique yellow wine milk tea shop, to the ancient town of Anchang you will really feel the taste of "Heqi Shanshui Sai Su". , pavilions and staggered, ancient streets, houses, halls, workshops, shops, pawns, piers and other ancient towns are still in the past. The authentic Jiangnan folk customs are played in the ancient town of Anchang. Recommended attractions: Ankang Temple, Chenghuang Temple, Shaoxing Master Museum After entering the scenic area, turn right: It is a variety of cakes, pickled products, and sausages sold by local people. And pull the sugar. Among them, Xia Xia's favorite is to enter the first pastry shop in the scenic spot. Their four-color snowflake cakes are brought back to Xiamen and praised by family and friends! Sweet but not greasy, it is suitable as a tea match. When you enter the scenic spot, you can go left: almost the locals' residence. The [Renchang Sauce Garden] near the scenic spot is the Chinese shooting place on the tip of the tongue. The soy sauce can be smelled of intoxicating sauce 50 meters away. If you have thought about a quiet and comfortable time, it is better to come here. Special snacks: Renchang soy sauce, plum dried vegetables, skewer sausage Address: Anchang Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province Opening Hours: Open all day Suggested play time: half a day / Hh / awning boat price: 40 yuan tickets: 1. You Guzhen does not need to buy tickets 2. Guzhenli's pavilion needs tickets 50 yuan: (including the city hall, Shiye Hall, Folk Customs Museum, Water Resistance Bank, Bank of China Site, Stone Carving Hall, Ankang Temple)

🌟 Welcome to Shaoxing, a city with profound cultural heritage and charming style, located in the Jiangnan water town. This soulful place is loaded with historical memories and modern vitality. This meticulously compiled travel journal will take you into Shaoxing, explore its charm, and plan a perfect trip for you. Attraction Recommendations: 1. Lu Xun's Hometown: This is the birthplace of the literary giant Mr. Lu Xun. Strolling through the Hundred Grass Garden and passing by the Sanwei Book House, one can almost hear the echoes of history and feel the rich cultural heritage. 2. Shen Garden: As one of China's most famous romantic gardens, the story of Shen Garden is captivating. The love legend of Lu You and Tang Wan has been passed down for a thousand years, and the poetic scenery is unforgettable. 3. Anchang Ancient Town: Rows of white-walled and black-tiled old houses stand by the river, and the wupeng boats gently sway on the water, allowing you to experience the authentic life of the Jiangnan water town. 4. East Lake Scenic Area: A natural and cultural landscape painting, where you can take a wupeng boat through the cliffs, enjoy the tranquil lake and mountain views, and feel the unique scenery of the Yue region. Itinerary Suggestions: •Day 1: After arriving in Shaoxing, first visit Lu Xun's Hometown to understand the life trajectory of cultural celebrities, and at night, go to the city square to taste local snacks. •Day 2: Head to East Lake Scenic Area in the early morning to appreciate the beauty of nature, visit Shen Garden in the afternoon, and enjoy an authentic Shaoxing meal in the city at night. •Day 3: Spend the whole day exploring Anchang Ancient Town, experience the slow life of the ancient town, and take a night boat ride in the evening to enjoy the night view of the ancient town. Food Recommendations: •Shaoxing Rice Wine: Mellow and sweet, it is an indispensable part of the Shaoxing experience, paired with dishes like drunken chicken and drunken crab, it is unforgettable. •Meigan Cai Braised Pork: The soft fatty pork blends with the sweet and sour pickled vegetables, one dish is enough to interpret the taste of Shaoxing homes. •Stinky Tofu: Shaoxing's stinky tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, its unique aroma is irresistible, especially the authentic flavor found in the small stalls of old streets and alleys. Transportation Tips: Shaoxing is located in the Yangtze River Delta economic circle, with convenient transportation. Both the high-speed rail Shaoxing North Station and the train station have direct bus and taxi services to the city. In the city, you can choose to take a bus, taxi, or ride a shared bicycle. Additionally, experiencing a wupeng boat ride through the ancient canals is also a great way to feel the unique charm of Shaoxing. Overall, Shaoxing is a city worth savoring with your heart. Every scenery and every dish here contains rich historical stories and cultural sentiments. Looking forward to your trip to Shaoxing, and may you create many wonderful memories!

Describing the Jiangnan water town of Shaoxing ancient towns with 'pillow water homestead' and 'oar sound and lantern shadow' could not be more apt. Anchang Ancient Town is one of the four famous ancient towns in Shaoxing and the hometown of Shaoxing's 'Shiye' (a respected profession in old China). Here, unlike the traditional six ancient towns of Jiangnan, there is no hustle and bustle of crowds, making it more quiet and artistic. ✅ Must-visit in the ancient town Take a sculling boat: A must-do when visiting Jiangnan! Listening to the boatman singing, with small bridges and flowing water, it is very pleasant. 40 yuan/boat (50 yuan on holidays, can seat 2-3 people) Stroll along the street/cultural photography: Walk from one end of the river to the other, you can see locals sitting by the river drinking tea, chatting, and playing chess, very lively Renchang Sauce Garden: Filming location for 'A Bite of China', Wang Han also recorded a show here, with more than 2000 sauce jars in the garden, the scene is quite spectacular 💰 Paid attractions: Shaoxing Shiye Museum: Shiye was a very respected profession in old China, and the origin of this profession is in Anchang Ancient Town Stone Carving Museum: The museum has at least hundreds of stone carvings, covering different eras, such as stone lions, stone windows, stone steles, stone tables, stone mills Xuanjuan Museum: Xuanjuan is one of the five major types of Shaoxing opera, and the museum displays related materials and items 🏃‍♂️ Tour route: It is recommended to enter through the main gate, start with the Fresh Breeze Gallery → City God Temple → Suikang Money House → Stone Carving Museum → Shaoxing Xuanjuan Museum → Shiye Museum → Anchang Folk Customs Museum → Ankang Temple → Renchang Sauce Garden → Former Site of Bank of China, walking in a loop without having to backtrack. 😋 Eat local snacks: ✅ Shiye Wonton Shop You must try the small wontons, 12 yuan a bowl. ✅ Xiaodian Wang Buy the original-flavored wine lees steamed buns, 2 yuan each, delicious with any filling! ✅ Baolin Hotel A shop featured on 'A Bite of China', osmanthus-scented yellow wine for 30 yuan per catty, truly exceptional! ✅ Chen's White Sugar Taffy The most authentic shop, also with an intangible cultural heritage certificate, 10 yuan a bag! ✅ Alley Cake Shop Square cakes 10 yuan for 3, sweet and tasty. ✅ Shaoxing Stinky Tofu Dominating the snack world for years, the tofu is fried to a golden crispy exterior with rich and juicy inside, definitely worth a try. ✅ Anchang Sausage Anchang's sausages are very famous, every shop is good, just buy randomly, great as a souvenir. 🏠 Accommodation recommendations: Shaoxing Hezhu Wen Stay Anchang Ancient Town Kaiyuan Guantang 📍 Address: Anchang Ancient Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🔥 Recommendation index: ★★★★☆ Transportation: 🚗 Self-driving; get off at Shaoxing North Station, take a taxi for 30 yuan 🚇 Hangzhou Metro + Bus can reach Anchang Ancient Town 🎫 Ticket: Free; individual attractions in the ancient town charge a fee, 40 yuan for an 8-scene joint ticket ✈️ Drone flying suggestions: No security obstruction, suitable for a smooth flight, pay attention to flight safety

Lesser-known attraction, free of charge all year round🆓 Distinctive local flair, deeply captivating💚 The ancient town is located on Anhua North Road in Keqiao District, Shaoxing, and is one of the four great ancient towns of Shaoxing🍃. It was founded during the Northern Song Dynasty and rebuilt during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The old street is built along the river, with residential houses to the south and the marketplace to the north, offering you the fantasy of a Jiangnan water town as well as the lively atmosphere of worldly life🎇. The local characteristics come together to form the unique charm and elegance of Anchang Ancient Town. The bluestone paths have witnessed the clattering hooves of returning horses, while the hustle and bustle, as well as the impatience, sink into the sound of oars and the shadow of lights.⛵ Attractions: 🏠City God Temple 🏦Former Site of the Bank of China 🙏🏻Ankang Temple 🗿Stone Carving Museum 💰Suikang Money House 🌸Anchang 'Flower Line Fort' Photography Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tourism Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tourist Density: 🔥🔥🔥 Recommended Tour Time: 🕑🕑2h+ Boat Ticket Price: 💰40r

|||. Compared to Wuzhen, I have a deeper affection for this less-known ancient town with a stronger festive atmosphere during the Lunar New Year🧨|||. Shaoxing Your discretion is truly admirable! This obscure ancient town that has stirred CCTV 5 times Why keep such a low profile? . If you're only going to visit one ancient town during the Spring Festival holiday, I strongly recommend everyone to come here To experience the authentic Southern Lunar New Year atmosphere🧨 The streets are filled with sausages, soy sauce ducks, smoked fish And the local stinky tofu steaming in the pots Everywhere is brimming with the rich festive spirit and the warmth of human touch～ Moreover, there are not many tourists, mostly local elders It's perfect for meeting up with friends after lunch To stroll and wander around here❤️ . 📍Attraction: Anchang Ancient Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing 💰Admission: Free 🚘Self-driving: 1 hour from Hangzhou 🚄High-speed train: 20 minutes by taxi from Shaoxing North Station 🚇Subway: 15 minutes by taxi from Yuezhou Avenue Station on Shaoxing Line 1 . ✅It is suggested to start after lunch, arriving around two or three in the afternoon, which is just the right time After exploring, the night view is very beautiful when the lights are on If you're hungry, you can also try local snacks like stinky tofu, sausage skewers, yellow wine milk tea, etc.

Shaoxing is not just about Lu Xun's hometown!! Don't miss these three lesser-known attractions Shaoxing also has the millennium-old cliffs of the Southern Jiangnan, the ancient towpath on the lake that travels through time, and the most lively ancient town These three attractions can be completed in one day, so don't miss them if you have the time Travel Route East Lake - Duancha Lake - Anchang Ancient Town (the distances are not far, self-driving/taxi is recommended) Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area East Lake was a quarry from the Han Dynasty over 2000 years ago, and it was also the entrance to the Kingdom of Women in the 1986 version of Journey to the West. When you come here, you must take a ride on a black-awning boat to experience the ink-wash Jiangnan under the millennium cliffs, the atmosphere is really amazing The scenic area is a straight line, divided into 3 travel routes: walking, mountain climbing, and taking a black-awning boat The black-awning boat has two routes, A and B (only the direction is different). It is recommended to walk to the end of the scenic area, check in slowly along the way, and then take the B route boat back from the end You can also climb the mountain on the right side of the scenic area to overlook the East Lake Scenic Area, and feel the natural wonders and the ingenuity of the ancients Boat ride 40/person for 4 people/boat 50/person Shaoxing Line 1 to 'City Square F Exit', take bus No. 1 ②Duancha (ang) Lake (sang) Ancient Towpath The stone bridge road across the lake from north to south was the passage for ancient people to tow boats 400 years ago. Walking on the ancient towpath, with the lake breeze, it's as if you can travel back to that ancient era and feel the wisdom and diligence of the ancient people There are stone bridges and pavilions on the ancient towpath, which can be used for photo opportunities due to the height difference Navigation: 'Bitang Farmhouse' (do not navigate to Angsang Bridge/Lake) Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to Yellow Wine Town and then take a taxi 3 Anchang Ancient Town One of the four great ancient towns of Shaoxing, and also the most lively one, built during the Northern Song Dynasty, built along the river, known as 'Clear water runs through the streets, a thousand homes, rainbow bridges cross the river, seventeen in total'. In the evening, you can find a restaurant by the small river to enjoy the beauty of the ancient town under the night sky Food The ubiquitous sausages, smoked meat, soy sauce duck, and quail are unique to Anchang Ancient Town Don't miss the intangible cultural heritage wine lees steamed buns, they are soft, glutinous, sweet, and really delicious! Free Black-awning boat 65/boat (limited to 3 people) Take a taxi after the high-speed train to Shaoxing North Station Shaoxing Line 1 to 'China Textile City' station, transfer to bus 805A Don't miss the intangible cultural heritage wine lees steamed buns, they are soft, glutinous, sweet, and really delicious! Free Black-awning boat 65/boat (limited to 3 people) Take a taxi after the high-speed train to Shaoxing North Station Shaoxing Line 1 to 'China Textile City' station, transfer to bus 805A to 'Anhua Road Huanzhen South Road Intersection'

Strolling around Anchang Ancient Town for half a day, time passes very slowly here. One year, ten years, a hundred years... it seems they all look the same here. The ancient town is situated by the water, with small bridges and flowing streams. The shops on both sides of the river are lined up endlessly. Anchang printed cakes, yellow wine milk tea, walls hung with cured ducks and sausages, freshly made pickled vegetable stuffed pies... The cries of the vendors and the bustling crowd all rise in the smoky, steaming atmosphere. Address: Anchang Ancient Town, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Recommended duration of visit: Half a day Admission: Free Transportation: ➊🚇Take Metro Line 5 to Shaoxing Metro Line 1, get off at Yuezhou Avenue Station, switch to bus🚌816 for 41 minutes to Anhua Road Junction Huancheng South Road Junction Station; or take a taxi for about 13 minutes at 13 yuan. ➋Drive🚗 for about 47 minutes. ➌🚄From Hangzhou South Station to Shaoxing North Station, about 13 minutes, take bus🚌118A, or🚖 taxi for 21 minutes. 🥓🥩Food recommendations: Cured sausage, Renchang soy sauce, fermented rice dumplings, Shiyebao wontons, stinky tofu, pumpkin flowers Travel tips: If time allows, you can visit the Shiyebao Museum and Renchang Sauce Room. Luggage storage is available at the first shop at the entrance of Anchang Ancient Town, 10 yuan for one suitcase.

📖 Recently, the picture books that the child has been reading contain many elements of the Jiangnan region, and it is said that to see the spirit of Jiangnan, one must experience Shaoxing. 🥓 The first stop is Anchang Ancient Town, a 1.5-hour drive from Shanghai, followed by another half-hour drive to stay in the Yuecheng District, which is dense with attractions. Anchang is known as the hometown of the 'Shiye', and it is the most lively and authentic ancient town. The biggest difference from other ancient towns is the streets full of cured meats, adding a lot of festive atmosphere to the Chinese New Year. However, the streets here are narrow, the floor tiles are uneven, and it is difficult to push a stroller, and the sanitation is not very good. 🏫 The second stop is the Shaoxing Museum, to learn about the ancient capital of the Yue Kingdom before officially starting the tour. The museum is small but exquisite, following a timeline, it displays Shaoxing's history and culture from the Stone Age to modern times. There are two free guided tours every day. Although the child cannot read, she is happy looking at the various exhibits, as if treasure hunting. 👀 The must-visit attractions on the loop are not far from each other, with short distances walkable and longer distances just a starting taxi fare away. ✔️ Cangqiao Straight Street: A snack street, not difficult to push a stroller, with various snack stalls and popular restaurants such as Xunbaoji, Kong Yiji, and Lantingji, etc. These stores also have branches on other streets. We ate Shaoxing's 'Shao San Xian', yellow wine pudding, and stinky tofu at Xunbaoji, which tasted good. We had the old goose soup at Lantingji, which was quite fresh. Xunbaoji is very crowded, so it's better to scan the code in advance and wait in line. ✔️ The Former Residence of the Sage of Calligraphy: A cultural street, quieter than Cangqiao Straight Street, not difficult to push a stroller, with many shops selling small books and paintings, and young ladies wearing horse-face skirts and hairpins. Followed the trend and checked in at the old grandfather's bookstore. ✔️ Bazi Bridge: A street for daily life, truly a scene of small bridges, flowing water, and riverside homes, suitable for leisurely strolls and sitting quietly. Taking a black-awning boat here is a good experience, 90 yuan per boat, just right for two adults and one child, back and forth in 15 minutes. The downside is that there are too few boats; even though there were only a few people in front of us, we still had to wait quite a while. ✔️ Lu Xun's Hometown: Super crowded even on weekdays! There are interesting things to see, such as the Sanwei Study and the Hundred Grass Garden, which instantly remind me of the books I memorized in the past, but it's really not suitable for walking with a small child. There are thresholds and steps everywhere, making it particularly difficult to push a stroller. Moreover, the child is not interested; she just wants to go out and buy a Green Dragon Sword. When coming out of the former residence, we passed by Huijingxuan, where the yellow wine popsicles are delicious, and the yellow wine milk tea is also good, with Yue opera performances on the stage behind the store. We originally planned to go to the nearby Shen Garden, but after checking, we found that Shen Garden is also not stroller-friendly, so we didn't go. If you have older children, you could consider arranging a night at Shen Garden. ⭐️ The child's favorite place was the 30 Degrees North Latitude Exhibition Hall. It displays scenes from various places along the 30 degrees north latitude from ancient times to the present, and there are multimedia interactions, which are very exciting to play with. At night, the city square is lit up with beautiful lanterns. 💗 Three days of travel time was just right, and the experience might have been better if I hadn't caught a cold. If I come again next time, I will wait until the child is older, after she has learned about Lu Xun's writings, Wang Xizhi's running script, Wang Yangming's philosophy of the mind, etc. Then, when we come to this place of celebrities, perhaps we will have some profound experiences, but it's also fine if we don't.