A Leisurely Tour of Shaoxing: Finding a Water Town Ancient City to Savor Slowly Amid the Aroma of Yellow Wine and Black-Winged Boats
by emmeline_athena_wilde
Nov 5, 2025
Here's a "Melodious Journey" through Zhejiang Province, making your trip a beautiful song:
Hangzhou Chapter
- Attractions: Visit the West Lake, take a boat tour, and check in at the Broken Bridge and Leifeng Pagoda. Stroll along Nine Creeks and Meandering Smoketrees to experience the tranquility of a paradise. Take a night cruise on the Grand Canal and enjoy the night view along the banks.
- Food: Taste local snacks such as Dingsheng Cake and Cong Bao Hui at Hefang Street.
Shaoxing Chapter
- Attractions: Visit Lu Xun's Former Residence to learn about his life. Admire the ancient gardens of Shen Garden. Experience the charm of the water town at Cangqiao Straight Street, and take a Wupeng boat tour on East Lake.
- Food: Enjoy Shaoxing rice wine, stinky tofu, and soy sauce duck.
Ningbo Chapter
- Attractions: Check in at Tianyi Pavilion Museum and immerse yourself in the scholarly atmosphere. Stroll along the Old Bund and admire the European-style architecture. Visit the Ningbo Museum to learn about marine culture.
- Food: Savor fresh seafood at the seafood market.
Wuzhen Chapter
- Attractions: Wander through the old streets and alleys, admiring the small bridges, flowing water, white walls, and black tile roofs of the charming water town.
- Food: Taste Jiaxing Zongzi and Wuzhen soy sauce duck.
Qiandao Lake Chapter
- Attractions: Take a Qiandao Lake cruise and shuttle between the islands. Check in at the Tianyu Observation Deck to enjoy the beautiful sunset.
- Food: Try the signature fish head soup.
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