As the scorching heat fades away, it is the perfect time to stroll around Shaoxing

Compared to the fame of Suzhou and Hangzhou, I am enamored with this low-key yet captivating Jiangnan secret! 🏞️ The true charm of Jiangnan belongs to Shaoxing. Without setting foot here, one might find it hard to claim they have truly experienced the myriad charms of Jiangnan. Shaoxing, an ancient city known as the 'Boundless Cultural Treasure,' has also been honored by National Geographic as the most popular Jiangnan water town. 🏛️ 📍【Selected Must-Visit Places in Shaoxing】 1️⃣ Lanting Scenic Area This is the source of inspiration for the calligraphy master Wang Xizhi's 'Preface to the Orchid Pavilion.' With its deep bamboo forests and murmuring streams, every step feels like a journey back to the elegant gathering of the ninth year of Yonghe. 2️⃣ Chahu Lake Ancient Charm Built in the Ming Dynasty, it is not only a link between the north and south but also a harbor for ships to shelter from the wind. With egrets flying and sparkling waves, a lakeside stroll is refreshing and delightful. 3️⃣ Lu Xun's Former Residence Explore the childhood world of Mr. Lu Xun, from the playful Baicao Garden to the bookish Sanwei Study, searching for the deep 'early' character mark on the desk. 4️⃣ Relics of the Sage of Calligraphy Step into the hometown of Wang Xizhi, walk along the river, and feel the rich cultural heritage. The calligraphy wall by Jifang Bridge is a paradise for photography enthusiasts. 5️⃣ Donghu Scenery As the filming location of the 1986 version of 'Journey to the West,' take a small boat and shuttle between cliffs and stone bridges to experience the unique fun of the water town. 6️⃣ Bazhi Bridge Ancient Charm China's earliest example of three-dimensional transportation, with a strong local life atmosphere, is an excellent place to experience the authentic life of Jiangnan water towns. 7️⃣ Anchang Ancient Town Style As one of the four ancient towns in Shaoxing, Anchang Ancient Town is built along the river, rich in specialties, and the New Year's market during the festive season is bustling. 8️⃣ Dayu Kaiyuan Secret Realm (Hidden Free Gem) 🔥🔥🔥 Backed by Kuaiji Mountain and facing Dayu Mausoleum to the south, this place is not only open for free but also offers accommodation services with high cost performance. The perfect blend of Ming and Qing architecture with natural ecology, small bridges and flowing water, ancestral halls and opera stages, every spot is a beautiful backdrop for photos. With roses in spring and trumpet creepers in summer, it is quieter and more beautiful compared to the crowded hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy. 🍂As the scorching heat fades away, it is the perfect time to stroll around Shaoxing🍂 🍽️【Gourmet Exploration】 Unmissable Shaoxing flavors: yellow wine popsicles, crispy shredded radish cakes, uniquely flavored stinky tofu, intoxicating Shaoxing drunken crabs, authentic Ciwu noodles...