Shaoxing | Experience the Jiangnan Depicted by Lu Xun

| Experience the Jiangnan depicted by Lu Xun. Early summer is arguably the most beautiful season in Shaoxing. From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Study Read Lu Xun's works Visit his hometown And immerse yourself in the Jiangnan he portrayed! - Day 1 | First Impressions of Ink-Wash Jiangnan ⏰ Morning: A Journey Through Lu Xun's Hometown ▫ Lu Xun's Ancestral Residence → Sanwei Study → Baicao Garden → Lu Xun Memorial Hall ▫ Arrive at 8:30 when the gates open (free reservation required) ⏰ Lunch: Authentic Flavors at a Century-Old Eatery ✅ Fennel Beans ✅ Braised Pork with Preserved Vegetables ✅ Shaoxing Three Delicacies ✅ Classic Fried Stinky Tofu ⏰ Evening: Shen Garden by Night ▫ Night sessions are divided into two batches: 6:30 PM and 7:50 PM. Only the North Garden is open at night; the East and South Gardens are closed! ▫ Arrive early to receive a free lantern 🏮 at the entrance. - Day 2 | The Liveliness of a Water Town ⏰ Morning: Cangqiao Straight Street · The Charm of Riverside Life ▫ Visit three ancient bridges: Baozhu Bridge → Foxue Bridge → Longmen Bridge ▫ Take a Wupeng boat ride through the waterways and capture dreamy photos under the blooming Chinaberry trees. ⏰ Afternoon: East Lake · Explore Karst Caves by Wupeng Boat ▫ First hike up for a panoramic view, then take a boat for a closer look 🛶 ▫ Choose the "Peach Cave—Trumpet Cave—Taogong Cave" route to visit the filming location of the 1986 *Journey to the West* series. ⏰ Night: Ying'enmen Water Street in the Glow of Lanterns The ancient city wall comes alive with vibrant energy, and occasional water performances add to the charm. ✅ Accommodation Recommendations: 🏡 Hotel: Shaoxing Jiayiju Homestay (Lu Xun's Hometown Branch) Address: No. 6, North Side of Hongqiao Fang, Canal Residences, Ying'enmen Water Street, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing ✅ Prime Location: A 10-minute drive to Lu Xun's Hometown and Cangqiao Straight Street—tranquil yet conveniently close to the action.