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The tranquil realm depicted by Wang Xizhi.

📍Located in Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Lanting Scenic Area is a must-visit place. ⌚️Opening hours are 8:00–16:50, but note that the Calligraphy Museum is closed on Mondays. 🎫Tickets are CNY 70, and Shaoxing locals can visit for free 🆓. 🚌For transportation, you can take bus 3/303 from Lu Xun's Former Residence to Lanting Scenic Area Station. If you drive, just navigate to Lanting Scenic Area. There is a parking lot, which is very convenient. 🗺️Recommended route: Lanting Relics - Goose Pond - Lanting Stele Pavilion - Qushui Liushang - Wang Youjun Temple - Eighteen Pools - Imperial Stele Pavilion - Pinhuai Bridge - Celadon Experience Hall - Tianzhang Temple - Calligraphy Museum. The whole journey takes about 2.5 to 3 hours, and calligraphy enthusiasts may spend more time. 🌟Must-see spots: 🍀Goose Pond: You can see white geese playing in the water, and it's fun to sit by the pond and take photos with the geese! There is also the "Goose Pond Stele" written by the Wang family father and son, with "Goose" written by Wang Xizhi and "Pond" written by Wang Xianzhi. 🍀Lanting Stele Pavilion: A landmark of Lanting written by Emperor Kangxi. 🍀Qushui Liushang: Makes poetry tangible, with different beautiful scenery as the surrounding environment changes. 🍀Imperial Stele Pavilion: The front is "Preface to the Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion" written by Emperor Kangxi, and the back is "Poems Composed at the Orchid Pavilion" written by Emperor Qianlong, known as the "largest stele in Southeast China." 🍀Pinhuai Bridge: Calligraphy veils float in the air, making it a perfect place for photos. 🍀Tianzhang Temple Ruins: Beautiful and tranquil like "❇️green glazed tiles," showcasing Chinese aesthetics to the fullest!
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