Shaoxing Travel Guide
The starting point of the Tang Poetry Road in Eastern Zhejiang, Water City
Shaoxing | The Starting Point of the Tang Poetry Road in Eastern Zhejiang: Shaoxing is a museum without walls: black-awning boats, stone bridges, traditional courtyard gates, yellow wine, along with the Sanwei Study Room from Lu Xun's writings and the Hairpin Phoenix at Shen Garden. It is a key stop on the Tang Poetry Road, where poets would travel from here along Jian Lake and the ancient slender paths to Tiantai. This article compiles the best seasons, recommended stays, intercity transportation, and local tips.
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Destination Details
Shaoxing is a museum without walls: black-awning boats, stone bridges, Taimen houses, yellow wine, plus the Sanwei Study described by Lu Xun and the Chaitou Feng of Shen Garden. It is a key stop along the Tang Poetry Road, where poets traveled from here along Jian Lake and the ancient fiber road to Tiantai.
Main Highlights
Shen Garden
A private garden from the Southern Song Dynasty, known for Lu You and Tang Wan's "Chaitou Feng". The garden is not large, but concentrated with stories.
Lu Xun's Former Residence
Sanwei Study, Baicao Garden, and Lu Xun's ancestral home form a street, open to the public for free.
Jian Lake and Ancient Fiber Road
Water remnants of the Tang Poetry Road in eastern Zhejiang, the fiber road is a long stone embankment used by ancient people to pull boats.
East Lake
A cliff lake left from quarrying, most interesting to ride a black-awning boat through the caves.
Recommended Stay and Routes
- Recommended stay: 1 day.
- Shen Garden and Lu Xun's Former Residence are connected within the city; East Lake and the Ancient Fiber Road each require half a day.
- Connecting with other cities of the same theme is more efficient; refer to the "Extendable Routes" below.
Best Season
March-May, September-November
How to Get There and Intercity Transport
High-speed train from Hangzhou East to Shaoxing North takes about 20 minutes; city attractions are concentrated, walking and tricycle rides are sufficient.
Local Cuisine
Yellow wine, stinky tofu, fennel beans, braised pork with preserved vegetables, Shaoxing drunken chicken.
Local Tips
- Yellow wine has a strong aftertaste; for first-time drinkers, it is recommended to sip it warm. Some sections of the Ancient Fiber Road are slippery, wear anti-slip shoes.
Province
This entry belongs to Zhejiang (2 ready-made routes), you can compare all routes in the province from the province page.
