Compared to Suzhou and Hangzhou｜Low-key Shaoxing is the true Jiangnan of my dreams

🍢 Shaoxing’s lively atmosphere carries the scent of ink! The stinky tofu stalls on Cangqiao Straight Street steam with heat, the bookshop in Lu Xun’s hometown smells of paper, and even the air is a mix of it all～ 🚤 The black-awning boats are not “tourist buses”! The boat captain hums a tune while rowing, shouting “duck your head” when passing under stone bridges, like greeting old friends～ 🐾 Traveling with kids has surprises! Find crickets in Baicao Garden, recognize poetry in Shenyuan, and kids learn textbook content while playing～ If you’re interested in Shanghai or Hangzhou, hurry up! 🌊 This hotel in Shaoxing has an amazing location! Centered on the city moat, with main views of the black-awning boats, you can bring your own kayak to have fun, summer water play is so cool～ 📚 1.3 km from Lu Xun’s hometown, 800 meters from Zhou Enlai’s former residence, perfect for red education and family outings, ideal for summer holidays～ 🍉 Stay includes cold brew tea + fruit, lobby afternoon tea, free fishing, and a kitten to play with, full of healing vibes～ 🌉 Take Instagram-worthy photos of Baozhu Bridge from the balcony, 300 meters to Cangqiao Straight Street for food, 200 meters to Fushan Park, never enough to explore～ 👉 Click below to grab a room! This hotel is super popular～ 🎈 Shaoxing has so much to offer! Learn to row on a black-awning boat (watch out for capsizing), eat yellow wine popsicles on Cangqiao Straight Street, family fun and learning combined～ 🚗 Within 2 hours’ drive from Shanghai and Hangzhou, stay in Shaoxing hotels to escape the heat by day, row on the city moat at dusk, just the right pace～ 🖋️ The desk in Lu Xun’s hometown, the stone tablet in Shenyuan, tell kids the stories behind them, making travel meaningful～ ⛰️ Attractions: 1️⃣ Lu Xun’s Hometown The textbook “From Baicao Garden to Sanwei Book House” comes to life📖 Here you’ll find Lu Xun’s former residence | Baicao Garden | Sanwei Book House | Lu Xun Memorial Hall, plus many cute cartoon versions of Mr. Lu Xun Mainly in Baicao Garden and at the exit - 2️⃣ Qingteng Book House | Xu Wei Art Museum A small garden🍃 Former residence of Ming dynasty writer Xu Wei, right next to the Xu Wei Art Museum, a very photogenic spot! - 3️⃣ Cangqiao Straight Street Small bridges, flowing water, and riverside homes; on the left are old houses by the water. On the right, lush ancient trees create a perfect backdrop for traditional-style photos! Also many special local foods! - 4️⃣ Shaoxing Museum Next to Fushan Park, very well designed, great for learning about Shaoxing’s history and culture. - ⏳ If you have more time, add: 5️⃣ Shenyuan🎫40 (The love story of Lu You and Tang Wan took place here; there is a “Night at Shenyuan” performance in the evening, tickets sold separately)