I Spent 72 Hours Exploring SHAOXING CITY and Discovered Hidden Gems

Описание: Happy 2025, friends!

My first stop in 2025 is Shaoxing. Shaoxing is one of the cities with the longest history in China, and you can feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture everywhere.

I hope you like my first video of 2025!

0:00 Intro
1:49 Cangqiao Straight Old Street
50:38 Luxun Native Place, former residence of Luxun
1:41:13 Keqiao Old Town
2:20:49 Shaoxing Place Shopping Area
2:49:36 East Lake of Shaoxing
3:07:16 Keyan Scenic Spot

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Shaoxing is located in the north-central of Zhejiang province between Hangzhou and Ningbo.

When it comes to Shaoxing City (绍兴), the first thing that comes to mind is the Chinese literary giant Lu Xun, of course. The complex homeland love knot can be seen everywhere, from the Baicao Garden to the Sanwei Study Room, from Kong Yiji's fennel beans to the Shaoxing opera.

This cultural ancient city, built in the Xia Dynasty, has a deep history of more than 2500 years. Her blood is the ancient canal in east Zhejiang, Kuaiji Mountain is her spine. This land gives birth to many eminent literary giants such as Qiu JIn, Cai Yuanpei, Zhou Enlai, etc., while black-awning boats, black felt hats, and dried pickled mustard are amorous feelings of Shaoxing.

Compared with other water towns in Jiangnan, Shaoxing has more scholarliness and the fragrance of yellow wine.

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Why Visit Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
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Visit Former Residences of Historical Figures: There are so many former residences of famous people in Shaoxing and you don't need to look hard for them.

They are scattered in the old streets and lanes of the city, such as the former residence of Xu Wei, Wang Xizhi, Lu Xun, Zhou Enlai, Qiu Jin, etc. Among them, the most worthy of a visit is the Green Vine Study of Xu Wei and Lu Xun's Hometown.

The former residences of historic celebrities are like doors, which will give you an in-depth understanding of Shaoxing's customs, architecture, history and personalities of celebrities.

Explore the History by Visiting Shaoxing Top 8 Historic Blocks: The rich cultural heritage of Shaoxing is just like yellow wine, which requires tourists to taste slowly.

The history of Shaoxing is hidden quietly on the green slate road of old streets, on the stone bridges across the river, and in the old but vitality “Taimen”. After relaxing, you can take a walk in the eight historic districts of Shaoxing, including Yuezicheng Historical Block and Shusheng Hometown Historical Block, etc. Just across the street from the scenic spot, is where Shaoxing people enjoy a leisurely life with a slow rhythm.

You will find that Shaoxing is much more than the hometown of Lu Xun.

Take a Black-awning Boat and Enjoy Yue Opera Performing on Water Stage: As long as there is a wharf, you can step on the boat and start a black-awning boat trip at any time.

If you want to watch the Yue opera, Lu Xun's Hometown or the Night in Shen Garden can all make you a feast for your ears, but only the East Lake Water Stage between the mountains and rivers can let you enjoy the two amazing experiences at the same time.

It would be a quite memorable experience to sit on the boat and enjoy the local operas while drinking the yellow wine.

Inside Each Gates of “Tai Men” are Hiding Interesting Stories of Shaoxing: In Shaoxing, all the houses that are more decent are called Tai Men, and often live in a family or clan.

Walk several steps on Shaoxing old street, you will meet a Tai Men. There are a lot of people living in one Tai Men. The patio is a place where children play, neighbors chat and do household chores.

At present, the largest Taimen in the ancient city of Shaoxing should be the Zhou-family Taimen Group in Lu Xun's hometown. If you like, you can also stay one night in the Taimen converted inn. It will give you a special experience.

Shaoxing Delicious Yellow Wine, Salted Sausages and Duck: In the hometown of yellow rice wine, drinking a glass of yellow rice wine is an unmissable experience. Xianheng Hotel is certainly the best choice.

However, if you care more about the atmosphere, go to Anchang Ancient Town during the last month of the lunar year. There are not only yellow rice wine but also salted sausages. Eat rice cakes, smoked sausage, salted duck with yellow wine and watch a local opera, which will freeze the strong festival atmosphere of Chinese New Year.

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