I recently visited Shaoxing, and not only is Lu Xun's hometown worth visiting, but the Keyan Scenic Area is even more worthwhile

With the May Day holiday approaching, it's a perfect time for a princess to go on an autumn outing‼️ If you have time to come to Shaoxing, don't just stick to Lu Xun's hometown and the Cangqiao Straight Street. The Keyan Scenic Area, this historically rich scenic spot is definitely not to be missed‼️ ▪️ I won't allow any sisters to miss out on seeing the Keyan Scenic Area on a sunny day A casual outdoor snapshot is very beautiful~ In this tranquil nature, one can steal a leisurely half-day 📸 The autumn in Keyan seems to linger in spring, keeping time at a standstill here, turning it into poetry🍂 The scenic area is large, including Keyan, Jianhu, and Luzhen in three sections 💥Recommended travel route Keyan entrance - Tiangong Great Buddha, Yunbone - Water Stage - Hundred Boats Dock - Jianhu - Ancient Towpath - Jiudao Dock - Painted Boat - Luzhen Theater to watch 'Luzhen Town Opera' - Stroll through Luzhen ▪️ 🏞Scenic Area: Keyan Scenic Area 📍Address: Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🕐Time: 7:30—17:00 🎟Ticket: Bought a package ticket for 158 yuan/person (includes scenic area admission + painted boat + social drama) Taking a black-awning boat costs an additional 40 yuan/boat 🅿️Parking: The scenic area has a large and convenient parking lot

Shaoxing Pioneer Jianhu Bookstore is located on the island

🧭 Navigate to Yejiayan Party and Mass Service Center 🅿️ The parking lot is large, and it tends to get congested on weekends. I went there at noon on a weekend, and it was relatively empty as many cars were leaving 📖 Pioneer Bookstore is across the bridge and up the corridor, with an industrial architectural style. There's a water pavilion outside the bookstore where you can sit and enjoy the breeze 🍽️ There are dining options next to the bookstore, and many farmhouse restaurants in the village ⛺️ If you have enough time, you can go to the Jianhu Trail across the street, which has a large lawn suitable for camping

Just got back from Shaoxing and here's a free tour route for you

💡The grand tour route revealed: Keyan | Luzhen | Jianhuli, free to visit until March 31st. Seize the opportunity! 📍【Luzhen】Immerse yourself in the world of Jiangnan water towns depicted in Lu Xun's writings. Drift in the gentle waves of the ancient town, listen to the social opera on a boat, and experience the added folk customs during the Lantern Festival. A variety of special activities are presented: waterborne social opera performances of classics, alternating Yue opera and local repertoires on the double-sided stage; as night falls, waterborne song and dance paired with a light show illuminate the town, and the unprecedented spectacle of the bench dragon parade is bustling and extraordinary! 🏮【Lantern Festival Tea Banquet】The long street banquet is set, with glutinous rice balls rolling, tea fragrance overflowing, and a dazzling array of exquisite pastries, recreating the charm of traditional intangible cultural heritage, with lantern riddles adding to the festive atmosphere. 🔍【Keyan】Explore the wonders of the stone walls, with the huge Buddha statue standing in the lake awe-inspiring. Stroll along the ancient towpath or leisurely take a boat through the green waves, feeling the historical heritage. 🏞️【Jianhuli】Just a few steps away, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. The Lake Heart Pioneer Bookstore is like a pearl, with a literary atmosphere coming towards you. At night, the dazzling iron flowers and passionate dragon dance performances make for an audio-visual feast not to be missed. 📢Practical Tips: • The free period for Keyan & Luzhen lasts until the end of March. If your schedule is tight, it is recommended to prioritize these two places, then leisurely head to Jianhuli; • Want to save energy? Consider taking a painted boat directly from Keyan to Luzhen, relaxing and comfortable; • It is worth mentioning that the whole journey is pet-friendly, so bring your little dog 🐶 along for the exploration! Quickly save this in-depth Shaoxing travel guide, take advantage of the beautiful spring light, and set off to explore the poetic beauty of Jiangnan! Remember to share it with your friends and plan your next trip together~

Without visiting Leshan, there is also a thousand-year-old giant Buddha in Shaoxing, Zhejiang

The Buddha was completed during the Tang Dynasty, contemporary with the Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan, and has been around for more than 1300 years. This ancient stone Buddha is located in the Keqiao District's Keyan Scenic Area of today's Zhejiang Shaoxing. - This Buddha is also known as the Tiangong Buddha, with a height of 20.8 meters, made entirely of stone. The lower part of the statue is connected to the rock, making it seem as though the Buddha was excavated from the stone itself. The exquisite stone carving craftsmanship is still admired to this day. - 📖 Travel Tips: Ticketed travel route: Keyan → Jianhu → Luzhen (no reservation required) Free admission travel route: Southeast entrance of Luzhen → Walk to Luzhen 📍 Address: Keyan Scenic Area, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang ✅ Best seasons for visiting: Spring, Summer ⏰ Duration of visit: About 2-3 hours Ticket price: 100 (includes Keyan, Jianhu, and a ride on a painted boat) 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Keyan Scenic Area 🚇 Subway + Bus: Route 1️⃣ Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to Mingzhu Square Station, then transfer to the 'Jianhu No. Bus Line' (towards Qiu Lake Bus Station) at 'Metro Mingzhu Square South' bus stop, and get off at Keyan Scenic Area Station. Route 2️⃣ Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to China Light & Textile City Station Exit C, then transfer to bus route 805 (towards Qiu Lake Bus Station) at 'Metro China Light & Textile City Station' bus stop, and get off at Keyan Scenic Area Station. Unique ways to enjoy the visit: 1. Take a Wupeng boat ride along the way, which allows you to leisurely appreciate the scenery and experience the Jiangnan folk customs of small bridges, flowing water, and Wupeng boats. 2. Book tickets for Luzhen's traditional opera in advance, and after visiting Keyan and Jianhu, you can watch a drama based on the stories from Lu Xun's novels in Luzhen. - Tips: 1. There are various ticket options, including Keyan and Jianhu scenic areas. Luzhen scenic area is open for free, and you can walk into Luzhen from the southeast entrance. Luzhen's traditional opera requires a separate booking, with tickets priced at 128💰. The price is not cheap, but it is highly recommended. 2. The 'One Wupeng Boat, One Painted Boat' ticket combination is recommended, priced at 130, with a discounted price of 90 for children between 1.2-1.5 meters tall and seniors aged 60-70. This combination allows you to experience two types of boats, which is quite a great experience. 3. Most of the food options are inside Luzhen, with local snacks and some local gourmet shops. At the entrance/exit, there are KFC, Starbucks, and a local Shaoxing restaurant 'Xunbaoji', which has fewer people queuing.

"New Year's travel destination: Experience the Dragon Year carnival atmosphere in Keqiao"

Urbanites' homesickness can best be soothed by the festive atmosphere If you want to feel the strong New Year's atmosphere in the New Year Why not find a place with a rich festive atmosphere to experience the fiery Dragon Year This Spring Festival, I went to Jianhu in Keqiao to enjoy the very atmospheric "limited edition" happy year In Jianhu Scenic Area, there are three must-visit attractions: Keyan, Jianhu, and Luzhen New Year's Day to the eighth day of the New Year Different wonderful activities are staged every day During the day, various intangible cultural heritage projects are wonderful "The gongs and drums are noisy, and the lion dance brings good luck" The lion and dragon dances are definitely highly recommended to watch~ There are also blessing ceremonies, heaven-worshiping ceremonies, King Yue's expedition and other activities These performances have reproduced the prosperous age of the Yue country It shows the multi-cultural culture of ancient and modern times to the fullest When night falls, the lights here are brilliant Not only can you play games and visit the market There are also various water lantern festivals and land lantern festivals that are equally anticipated You can also go to Luzhen's double-sided stage and Keyan's stage Enjoy opera performances and feel the rich Yueyun style of Shaoxing A Wupeng boat, a bowl of Daughter Red In the small bridge and flowing water, in the old streets of Fangxiang, enjoy a traditional social drama Such a New Year must be what you are looking forward to! The familiar New Year's flavor and bustle are back~

KeYan Scenic Area

🔸KeYan is worth a visit, Luzhen and Jianhu are very average. KeYan+Luzhen+Jianhu are group scenic spots According to the official tour route, you can avoid backtracking (i.e., KeYan→Baichuan Wharf by boat→Jianhu→Jianhu Jiudao by boat→Luzhen, or the reverse itinerary) But‼️You must take a boat【The boat costs 30/person, and you can also take a Wupeng boat with various packages】 ❗️❗️❗️KeYan and Luzhen both have only one entrance and exit (i.e., the exit and entrance are the same), the two intersections connecting them are closed and not open, unless you take a boat to Jianhu for a round trip【It's not always on the boat, you need to get off the boat at the ancient towpath wharf, walk to Jianhu Jiudao wharf, and queue up again (it's frustrating when there are a lot of people in line)】 ❌Avoid, Jianhu Scenic Area has no entrance or exit. You can only walk along the lake for about a kilometer, return to Baichuan Wharf (i.e., within KeYan Scenic Area), and cannot go to Luzhen, nor can you go to the road where cars can pass. 🔸Tour: KeYan, worth a visit. The old quarry, the natural environment is beautiful, the Buddha is ingeniously crafted. Luzhen, a tourist town newly built according to Lu Xun's text, is all businesses and hotels. You can go to see 'Luzhen She Drama', a visual performance. Jianhu, there's not much to see, to let tourists go there to consume, you can pay to see the glass plank road. 🔸Transportation: Take the bus to KeYan Scenic Area Station, it's a bit far to walk in (about fifteen minutes). The tourist bus is free, but the departure time is relatively long, it depends on luck. Taxis and self-driving can reach the parking lot, about five minutes walk to the entrance. 🔸Tickets: Until the end of March 2023, free tickets, free tickets need to be collected at the tourist center (❕In two directions from the entrance of KeYan Scenic Area, pay attention to the map) Online tickets are paid tickets with boat tickets. 🔻Summary: You can only tour KeYan Scenic Area, circle back. To watch 'Luzhen She Drama', you need to enter from the entrance of Luzhen, or leave enough time to go around KeYan+Jianhu and then watch the performance, but the time may not be well controlled. (🔆It is recommended to go to Luzhen first, watch the performance, take a boat from Luzhen's wharf to Jianhu+KeYan, and finally exit from KeYan's exit)

Reading, drinking tea, basking in the sun

Tongjian Lake Park is a very niche natural landscape that I stumbled upon this winter. When I was passing by in the back seat of the car, the reeds were in full bloom, there were no pedestrians around, and there was a feeling of being the heroine of a Korean drama when I was there as a fleeting passerby. I want to share the beauty of this place and the nearly 3km afternoon tea. - 🍵 Drunk Jiuxi Ranch·Team Building Annual Meeting·Lawn Wedding·Camping (Lingshan Scenic Area Store) 🕐 Business starts at 09:00 the next day 🗺️ No. 158 Zhangyu, Hubu Village 🌾 Nearby attractions: Tongjian Lake Park (occupying 1/5 of the area of West Lake) - ✨Special tea product "Double Afternoon Tea" ✔Old white tea/flower tea/nine-curved red plum one of three My sister and I chose old white tea. I personally like the taste of old white tea. It won't be too astringent and will be a bit moist. ✔Persimmon|Green grape|Orange This is a type of fruit. I personally like to eat some oranges when drinking tea, which feels like a match. ✔Surrounding roast Bread, rice cake, chestnut, sweet potato, etc., are delicious roasted foods that are placed on charcoal and don't need to be managed. I really like chestnuts in winter. ✔Melon seeds|Peanuts|Longan This is a tea snack. The amount given by the shop is moderate, not too much or too little. - 📷Surrounding environment My friend and I booked the entire glass sun room in the garden in advance. This room has electricity and internet and can boil water, but it does not block the sun. There are horses🐴 and 🐏 sheep in the garden. When you look at the scenery in the glass showcase, the lamb will also come to see you. - ✏️Tips ①This place is a long way off, and it is recommended that friends who come here drive by themselves as public transportation is not very convenient. ②The shop's entire space is very large and can host activities such as annual team building.

Jianhu Lake in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, known as the Eight Mile Lijian Lake, shows its vastness. Jianhu is located in the southwest of Shaoxing, close to Xiaoshan District of Hangzhou, not only beautiful scenery, but also a gathering of humanities. Today's Jianhu, the area has been much smaller. The quality of Jianhu Lake is excellent, and Shaoxing rice wine is brewed with Jianhu Water. On a small island in Jianhu, you can taste Shaoxing rice wine for free. In Shaoxing, including the Xiaoshan area of Hangzhou, many ancient fiber lanes have been preserved. This is the passage for the ancients to carry the boat back, and it is also the barrier to the ships to avoid the wind and waves. This is a great spectacle on the Xiaoshao Canal, which is a must in the Jiangnan Water Village. The ancient fiber road was first built in the Tang Dynasty, and the stone plate was placed on the lake surface, which was more than a hundred miles away. It was called "white jade long dike". The famous poet of the Tang Dynasty, He Zhizhang, is a native of Yuexing, Yuezhou (now Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang). Since he was in the 30s, he left his hometown to become an official. He left his office at the age of 86 and resigned his hometown. He wrote a popular book called "Hometown Returning Hometown": Shao Xiao was away from his home, and his voice was not changed. Children dont meet each other and laugh at where the visitors come from. "Returning Hometown" has another one. "There are many years in the hometown. Recently, the personnel are half-wearing. Only the front mirror lake, the spring breeze does not change the old wave." The mirror lake at the door of He Zhizhang is referring to Jianhu. Hulu drunk island in the lake, you must arrive by boat, walk through the long ancient fiber road, there is a yellow wine tasting hall on the island.

There is a long stone path between Huxin Island and another pier. The road is less than half a metre above the surface of the water and is said to be completely submerged by the lake during the wet season. The slate paved road is very narrow, the two people face to face the wrong way to go, the rainy road slides holding the camera and walks up and the small heart plops.