Let me be honest, Shaoxing is the ultimate Jiangnan water town!

🚣 The waters of Shaoxing "tell stories"! In the ripples left by the black-canopied boats, you'll find Lu Xun's childhood, Lu You's poetry, and Goujian's sword～ 🍜 Hidden in the old alleys are culinary delights! The preserved vegetable braised pork on Cangqiao Straight Street crumbles at the touch, the yellow rice wine milk tea is sweet with a fragrant twist, and even the glutinous rice dishes are exquisitely prepared～ 👨👩👧👦 Kid-friendly travel that's easy on parents! Flat paths in scenic spots, hotel cats to pet, kids chasing black-canopied boats while you snack on fennel beans～ 💦 Winter Moon Hotel is totally worth it! Prime view of the moat, stunning black-canopied boat scenery, and you can even bring your own kayak for fun～ 📖 Just 1.3 km from Lu Xun's Former Residence and 800m from Zhou Enlai's Former Residence—super convenient for red tourism and teaching kids history～ 🐈 The lobby has affectionate cats, complimentary cold-brewed tea + fruit, free fishing, and bike rentals. Only 300m to Cangqiao Straight Street for food～ 🌉 Rare balcony photo spot of Baozhu Bridge, 200m to Fushan Park, with King Goujian's relics nearby—so cool～ 👉 Click below to book! Latecomers will have to wait～ 🎈 Shaoxing offers super fun activities! Listen to boatmen's tales in black-canopied boats, hunt for "mulberry trees" in Baicao Garden—family learning through play～ 🌊 Summer water fun at the moat! Ride black-canopied boats or kayak, with Shaoxing hotels steps away—perfect summer escape～ 🚲 Rent hotel bikes to explore Cangqiao Straight Street, enjoy chilled fermented rice, ideal for trips from Shanghai or Hangzhou～ Here are my top recommendations: 1⃣️ Lu Xun's Former Residence 🆓 No need to explain—how can you visit Shaoxing without stopping by Brother Xun's home? 2⃣️ East Lake (50r) Compact but scenic, featured in *Journey to the West*'s "Kingdom of Women." Try the black-canopied boat ride along cliffs. 3⃣️ Anchang Ancient Town 🆓 The most authentic ancient town vibe—locals' daily life among bridges connecting riverbanks, defining "ancient town." 4⃣️ Qingteng Study 🆓 Birthplace of Xu Wei, with photogenic banana leaves. Adjacent to Xu Wei Art Museum—combine visits. 5⃣️ Orchid Pavilion (70r) Goose Pond, Winding Stream Poetry Competition, and imperial steles. Bonus: lotus blooms in the museum. 6⃣️ Wang Xizhi's Former Residence 🆓 Home to viral bridges, ink ponds, and photo walls. 7⃣️ Bazi Bridge 🆓 Unique bridge shape with white walls, black tiles, and occasional red blossoms peeking out. 8⃣️ Shen Garden (Daytime 40r) Near Lu Xun's Former Residence but underwhelming scenery.