I thought Suzhou was already beautiful until I took a trip to Shaoxing…

🏞️Address: Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🕘Hours: Open all day 🎫Tickets: Free (Lu Xun's Former Residence / Cangqiao Straight Street / Shusheng's Former Residence, etc.), Shen Garden 40, East Lake 50, Lanting 70, Dayu Mausoleum 60, Shaoxing Yangming's Former Residence 65 🌟Recommended reasons: Shaoxing Ancient City is a cultural city with more than 2,500 years of history, boasting numerous historical sites and cultural attractions such as Lu Xun's Former Residence, Shen Garden, and Lanting. Here, you can experience a rich cultural atmosphere and the unique charm of the Jiangnan water town. Must-visit attractions: 📷Grandpa's Bookstore: The bookstore is small and sells second-hand books full of historical charm. The store also sells fans and bookmarks. Unfortunately, due to the crowd, I missed Grandpa’s “knowing when to stop.” 📷Ink Pool: Legend has it that this is the pool where Wang Xizhi washed his brush and inkstone. The water was dyed black, hence the name Ink Pool. There are many lotus leaves inside. 📷Jifang Bridge: The most famous internet celebrity check-in spot! The inscription on the wall is "De Shi Tie." (If you want to take photos, be sure to come very early!!!) 📷Yingtian Tower: You can see it by standing on Tishan Bridge and looking north. 📷Jiezhu Lecture Temple: Wang Xizhi’s former residence. You can see the full view of the street on Jishan Street. 📷Tishan Bridge: Named because Wang Xizhi inscribed fans for an old fan seller. There is a dock nearby where you can take a boat. 🌈Other beautiful scenery in Xinchang: Chuan Yan Nineteen Peaks & Qianzhang Valley: Besides viewing from Xiayanbei Village, you can also get close to appreciate the beauty of the nineteen peaks and the valley. The two scenic spots are almost in the same area, about a 20-minute drive from Xiayanbei. Xinchang Great Buddha Temple: If you come to Xinchang, you must visit the Great Buddha Temple. Known for its grotto statues, it is also called the Dunhuang of Jiangnan. Of course, it is also well known as the filming location of "Zhou Sheng Ru Gu." Anshan Ancient Trail: A stunning ancient trail, but I haven’t been there yet. It is said to be disappearing soon and takes about two hours to hike. Tianmu Mountain: How much do you still remember from those years of reading and reciting the full text of "Dreaming of Tianmu and Farewell"? 📸Photo spots: - Use a drone for aerial shots, or stand on the edge of a lotus petal and shoot wide-angle upwards for a breathtaking "reaching the sky" effect; - At dusk, with golden light pouring down, girls can wear Hanfu and hold an oil-paper umbrella, their silhouette like Chang’e descending to earth. ❤️Travel Tips 1. Chinaberry flower season is April to May, 🌸Flower viewing spots: Cangqiao Straight Street (near Wangjiang Tower), Shusheng's Former Residence (Tishan Bridge), Guangning Bridge, Xixiaolu 2. Cherry blossom season is March to April, 🌸Flower viewing spots: Ying'en Gate City Gate, Didang Lake Park, Wanwei Mountain, Lanting Anlu Hotel, Keqiao Daxianglin, Shengzhou Qingtankeng Village, Shengzhou Zhuniangling, Xinchang Xiayanbei Village, Shangyu Zhangcun Cherry Blossom Valley 3. Tulip season is March to April, 🌸Flower viewing spots: Guazhu Lake, Shangyu Citizen Avenue 4. Paulownia flower season is March to April, 🌸Flower viewing spots: Longhua Ancient Temple (near Bazhi Bridge) 5. Rapeseed flower season is March to April, 🌸Flower viewing spots: Shangyu Fuzhishan, Shengzhou Huangze Town Jiayuan Village, Shaoxing Anhua Village, Jianhu Promenade, Jinghu National Wetland Park 6. Magnolia flower season is March to April, 🌸Flower viewing spots: Shen Garden, West Garden, Cangqiao Straight Street, Shangyu Zhangzhen 7. Peach blossom season is March, 🌸Flower viewing spots: Houshan, Shangyu Dingzhai Township Yunaiwan Village, Xinchang Shaxi Town 8. Hydrangea flower season is April, 🌸Flower viewing spots: Zhuji Xishi's Former Residence (near Shouchongde Art Museum) 🥙【Shaoxing Food Highlights】 Every dish tells a story. Stinky tofu, yellow wine milk tea—slowly savor the flavors of the city. Happiness can be tasted~