Ctrip's most successful follow-the-trend moment! This ancient town is both beautiful and tempting

Shaoxing Keqiao ! You really know how to keep a secret! How many more surprises do you have that I don't know about? Why is this hidden gem of an ancient town in the Jiangnan water region not more well-known? If you're tired of the city's hustle and bustle and looking for a place to relax, I definitely recommend you visit Anchang Ancient Town. Experience the most authentic charm of the Jiangnan water region. The streets are full of local specialties like cured sausages, soy sauce ducks, smoked fish, and steaming local stinky tofu, all exuding a strong festive atmosphere and the scent of life~ On weekdays, there are not many tourists here, mostly local residents, it's perfect for meeting up with friends after lunch for a stroll and a leisurely browse, feeling the tranquility and harmony of the ancient town.

Anchang Ancient Town| Seeking the taste of the New Year

| Seeking the taste of the New Year. Yangshan Stone City →Anchang Ancient Town→ Narrow Tea Lake Ancient Canal Buying New Year's goods~ The strong New Year atmosphere, today is a happy day with cured food and historical culture. ①Go to Yangshan Stone City in the morning, which used to be a quarry, creating a stone city with strange rocks. It's very spectacular to look down from the top of the platform. ②10 minutes away, arrive at Anchang Ancient Town. In the twelfth lunar month, this word, which can only be seen in Lu Xun's novels now, is also completely preserved in Anchang. The water here is convenient, it used to be an economic town, many businessmen did business here and couldn't go home for the New Year, the local residents held activities in the twelfth lunar month to comfort their homesickness, there are various local snacks, which have been preserved to this day. This ancient town is also famous for its 'shiye', most of them come from Anchang Ancient Town. 'Shiye' was a profession in history, similar to the status of a consultant. Because they didn't have an official status, they could only sit in the back and listen to the trial. Once they found that the party's testimony was problematic, they would send a note. Renchang Soy Sauce Garden, a century-old soy sauce garden that has been on the tip of the tongue of China, is most famous for its mother and son sauce. Because there is a good soy sauce garden, the cured meat here is particularly famous. The production of sausages was listed on the intangible cultural heritage list in 2023. There are also characteristic intangible cultural heritage snacks, such as pulling white sugar and sweet rice wine steamed buns, which are worth tasting. There is also yellow wine, and popsicles and milk tea made with yellow wine are also special. Find a local small shop, sit by the river, and eat a few local dishes is also a good choice. ③30 minutes away, arrive at Narrow Tea Lake Ancient Canal in the afternoon. This lake is an inland lake, named after the production of Narrow Tea Lake fish. This rare fish has other familiar names, called anglerfish in Shanghai, and yellow spicy in Sichuan hot pot. In ancient times, boat trackers pulled the boat upstream on the ancient canal, and the piles of the canal also divided the water area into two parts. One side of the water is calm and can be used as a wind shelter. The entire canal is made of bluestone slabs, which was also called Baiyu Longdi Road in history. It has made a great contribution to water transportation and has greatly helped the economic development of Shaoxing. The sunset in the evening is very beautiful on the water surface

Always want to go to Jiangnan|Why not come to Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing

The real Jiangnan is in Shaoxing If you like the scenery of ancient towns and water towns, you might as well come to Shaoxing. Anchang Ancient Town is located in Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, and is also one of the four famous ancient towns in Shaoxing. Transportation: 🚇Hangzhou Metro directly to Yuezhou Avenue Station, take a taxi for 20 yuan to arrive 🚗Self-driving from Hangzhou, arrive in one hour 🚆Get off at Shaoxing North Station by high-speed rail, take a taxi for 30 yuan to arrive Tickets: 🆓Free If you take a sculling boat, it is 40 yuan, and three people can sit Enjoy the slow time here~ Food: Stinky tofu, soy sauce duck sausage, wine steamed buns, etc. There are yellow wine popsicles in summer and yellow wine milk tea in winter

Anchang ancient town

Today I went to visit Anchang ancient town. It is a beautiful area to stroll around and enjoy a Shaoxing rice wine ice cream (5 rmb). I do not recommend paying for the ticket to enter some of the buildings. Whilst it is only 50 rmb it seems a little expensive for what you get and I would prefer to just have strolled around the town. I spent a few hours here and I would definitely recommend it as part of an itinerary to visit Shaoxing. I went in the afternoon on a Sunday and it was very quiet. Maybe the heat had kept people away. There's lots of little restaurants but no one eating at them. I guess maybe some people would arrive in the evening instead. #shaoxing

Charmingly Primitive Old Town in Shaoxing 🎋

Anchang Ancient Town is located in Shaoxing county, near Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan district. The waterway is narrow and strips across the town with old Chinese style houses on both sides. The town looks charmingly primitive with its old stone bridges, walkways and local specialties such as the yellow wine, Anchang sausages and soy sauce roasted duck. It’s also a living area where I saw elders watching TV, playing majiang or preparing the town’s specials. I also spotted a cobbler at work 👞 For the first time, I saw boats rowed by feet🛶🦶There are also a bunch of restaurants, shops, teahouses and a Starbucks 🤭 The town isn’t overwhelmingly commercial which makes it a nice place to visit if you want to stroll around a place with a more traditional vibe of the Chinese lifestyle. Address ➡️ 安昌古镇 How to go ➡️ I joined a tour group which provided transport to the ancient town. I believe hiring a private driver or taking a taxi would be more convenient🙂 #thisischina #historicplaces #oldtown #ancientlandmark #ancientarchitecture #ancienttown #ancientvillage #ancientcanal #shaoxing #zhejiang

Shaoxing Anchang Ancient Town|Bishui Street is a million-storey, Rainbow Crossing River Seventeen Bridge Shaoxing one of the four ancient towns. Although it is not as famous as Wuzhen Xitang, it is the realistic version of Xiaoqiaos water depicted by Ma Zhiyuan. People, sloping water and small boxes of ancient awning boats, like going back to old times. The silence around here, except for the occasional passing locals, reminds you that you are still in reality. Compared with other ancient towns, Anchang is far from free and easy, but more popular than ridiculous. , patchwork of the pillow river people, antique yellow wine milk tea shop, to the ancient town of Anchang you will really feel the taste of "Heqi Shanshui Sai Su". , pavilions and staggered, ancient streets, houses, halls, workshops, shops, pawns, piers and other ancient towns are still in the past. The authentic Jiangnan folk customs are played in the ancient town of Anchang. Recommended attractions: Ankang Temple, Chenghuang Temple, Shaoxing Master Museum After entering the scenic area, turn right: It is a variety of cakes, pickled products, and sausages sold by local people. And pull the sugar. Among them, Xia Xia's favorite is to enter the first pastry shop in the scenic spot. Their four-color snowflake cakes are brought back to Xiamen and praised by family and friends! Sweet but not greasy, it is suitable as a tea match. When you enter the scenic spot, you can go left: almost the locals' residence. The [Renchang Sauce Garden] near the scenic spot is the Chinese shooting place on the tip of the tongue. The soy sauce can be smelled of intoxicating sauce 50 meters away. If you have thought about a quiet and comfortable time, it is better to come here. Special snacks: Renchang soy sauce, plum dried vegetables, skewer sausage Address: Anchang Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province Opening Hours: Open all day Suggested play time: half a day / Hh / awning boat price: 40 yuan tickets: 1. You Guzhen does not need to buy tickets 2. Guzhenli's pavilion needs tickets 50 yuan: (including the city hall, Shiye Hall, Folk Customs Museum, Water Resistance Bank, Bank of China Site, Stone Carving Hall, Ankang Temple)

Shaoxing·Anchang Ancient Town: Snapshots of Jiangnan Charm as You Wander

Shaoxing·Anchang Ancient Town: Snapshots of Jiangnan Charm as You Wander (1) Setting foot in Shaoxing's Anchang Ancient Town is like stepping into a flowing scroll of Jiangnan charm. Every brick and tile here tells an ancient story, and every street and alley is steeped in a rich historical atmosphere. Strolling on the ancient town's bluestone slabs, one can see the antique architecture everywhere. The carved window lattices and exquisite eaves all highlight the charm of the Jiangnan water towns. The array of shops along the way offers a dazzling selection of traditional handicrafts and authentic snacks. The beauty of Anchang Ancient Town is not just static, but also dynamic. With every step, you can see the shimmering river water, the bustling bridge crowded with people, and the boats gently swaying in the water. Each scene seems like a meticulously painted picture, making one linger and forget to return. Here, you can wander and snap pictures, capturing these beautiful moments. Whether it's the town's iconic buildings or those inadvertent details, they are all worth discovering and capturing with care. Let the Jiangnan charm of Anchang Ancient Town be forever framed in your lens.

Shaoxing Anchang Ancient Town One-Day Tour Guide

📍Attraction: Anchang Ancient Town 💰Ticket: Free 🚗There is a parking lot for self-driving to the ancient town Charging 5 yuan for 4 hours 🚄High-speed train to Shaoxing North Station➡️Taxi for 20 minutes 🚇Subway Shaoxing Line 1 to Yuezhou Avenue Station➡️Taxi for 15 minutes Anchang Ancient Town is one of the four major towns in Shaoxing, and it is not very commercialized at present. The town is built along the river, with white walls and black tiles, and has various ancient shops. Preserved meats, smoked fish, soy sauce, and yellow wine are the specialties here. There are also soft wine leavened steamed buns and sticky Anchang printed cakes that are worth a try. 🚶🚶‍♀️Circular tour route: Go through the main gate➡️Qingfeng First Gallery➡️City God Temple➡️Suikang Money House➡️Stone Carving Museum➡️Old Site of the Rice Factory➡️Shaoxing Xuanjuan Museum➡️Shiye Museum➡️Anchang Folk Customs Museum➡️Ankang Temple➡️Renchang Soy Sauce➡️Former Site of Bank of China Among them, the old site of the rice factory and Renchang soy garden are free to visit Other visits can be purchased online for tickets🎫: 50 yuan for 7 attractions joint ticket 🚢There are black-awning boats for boat tours ⌚️Time is 8:00-16:30 💰Single trip 40/boat Can sit 3 people 📍Boat dock: Next to the ancient opera stage and next to the Folk Customs Museum 😋Food recommendations: 1⃣️Xiaodian Wang Wine Leavened Steamed Bun The king of queues in the ancient town Original flavor/2 yuan Can be eaten with preserved sausage, braised pork Rose flavor/3 yuan is very special With a light rose fragrance Not very sweet 2⃣️Yellow Wine Popsicle It seems that the price is unified here 5 yuan per stick It is milky with a hint of yellow wine flavor There are also some glutinous rice Delicious 3⃣️Anchang Printed Cake The freshly baked printed cake is the best Sticky and sweet (the boss said if it gets hard when taken home, it can be steamed to restore its soft and sticky texture) 4⃣️At the entrance of the ancient town, there are also fried dough twists for sale Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside A childhood memory Also very good

The water town that surpasses Wuzhen and Shaoxing can no longer be hidden

Shaoxing Keqiao, there lies a little-known ancient town—Anchang. The scale of the ancient town is not small, with a long river running through the town, and black-awning boats carrying tourists leisurely. Along the riverbank, various shops and stalls sell a variety of authentic sauces, such as sauce duck, sauce goose, sauce chicken, sauce quail, sauce fish... The sauce goods here are not only diverse in variety but also very reasonably priced. Sauce sausage is 35 yuan per 500 grams, sauce quail is 5 yuan each, and a simple steaming at home turns them into mouth-watering delicacies. . 📌When you come to Anchang Ancient Town, don't miss these things: 1️⃣ Take home some cured sausage and sauce goods: Walking on the street, the aroma alone will make you salivate. Shaoxing rice wine is specially made, and with homemade soy sauce, you'll definitely want to pack some to take away. 2️⃣ Visit Renchang Sauce Garden: A century-old brand, with more sauce jars than people, each jar of sauce is sunned for a full 180 days, the taste is fresh! 3️⃣ Drift on a black-awning boat: Spend 40-50 yuan, sit on a black-awning boat, and let the boat and the sound of the oars accompany you through the stone bridges, becoming a part of the scenery in others' cameras. 4️⃣ Stroll on the old street: Walk along the bluestone road, observe the life of the locals, and enjoy the atmosphere of the ancient town. . 🥮 You absolutely must not miss these delicacies: 1️⃣ Master's wontons: Thin skin, tender filling, delicious soup, with shrimp skins, egg shreds, seaweed, and pickled vegetables as rich ingredients, 12 yuan a bowl. 2️⃣ Anchang printed cakes: Fresh and tasty, with red bean and sesame fillings, sweet but not greasy, 20 yuan for 8 pieces. 3️⃣ Fermented rice buns: Extremely soft, the original flavor buns are 2 yuan each, making you want more after eating. 4️⃣ Sauce duck: The sauce duck of the ancient town is a major specialty, with prices ranging from 30 yuan to over 100 yuan, and a unique flavor. . 📍 An Chang Ancient Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang 🎟️ The ancient town itself does not require an entrance fee, but there are 8 small scenic spots inside that charge a fee, ranging from 5-20 yuan. 🚗 Self-driving: About a 1-hour drive from Hangzhou 🅿️ Parking lot: There is a free parking lot on West Street 🚝 High-speed train: Get off at Shaoxing North Station, and it's about a 20-minute taxi ride 🚇 Subway: Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to Yuezhou Avenue Station, and it's about a 15-minute taxi ride ▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️▪️ I am Ma Xiaojun Office worker | Weekend traveler | Photographer signed with multiple platforms Base in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai | Sharing 1-2 travel notes every week Remember to save and follow if you find it useful✨

So far this year, my favorite city has emerged

When I visited Zhejiang, I was amazed by Shaoxing—the little bridges over flowing water, the black tiles and white walls, without the noise of the city or excessive commercialization. Especially on rainy days, Shaoxing is as beautiful as a misty rain painting. I regret only now visiting Shaoxing, this low-key water town in the south of the Yangtze River, which is a must-visit in my heart❗️ 🚶 Shaoxing 3-day 2-night itinerary ▫️day1 Lu Xun's Hometown→Xu Wei Art Museum→Jie Min Library→Sage's Hometown→Fu Mountain Park→West Xiaolu ▫️day2 Lanting→Anchang Ancient Town ▫️day3 Shaoxing Museum→Yangming's Hometown→Pioneer Bookstore→Ancient Canal Path 🎐 Must-visit attractions in Shaoxing Spend two or three days in the hometown of Lu Xun, take a ride on a black-awning boat, and appreciate the ancient literati landmarks, and you will be moved by the beauty of Shaoxing. 1️⃣ Lanting The 'Orchid Pavilion Preface' by Wang Xizhi was born here, with the stunning Goose Pond🪿, Tianzhang Temple, and Qu Shui Liu Shang... A beautiful scene at every step, you won't want to leave. 2️⃣ Lu Xun's Hometown Lu Xun's hometown could guarantee Shaoxing a lifetime of glory and wealth🤣 The Hundred Grass Garden and Sanwei Study are childhood memories. 3️⃣ West Xiaolu Compared to the crowded Cangqiao Straight Street, I recommend the original West Xiaolu, which also has a super beautiful heart-shaped tree🌳 4️⃣ Yangming's Hometown The hometown of Wang Yangming, arguably the most beautiful architecture in Shaoxing, with great Chinese aesthetics. 5️⃣ Anchang Ancient Town One of the four great ancient towns of Shaoxing, the two-kilometer old street is built along the river, and it's very pleasant to walk on the small bridges🌊 6️⃣ Fu Mountain Park A free, less crowded treasure park, it's like a green fairyland, and the Yue Wang Terrace is worth a visit. 7️⃣ Sage's Hometown The hometown of Wang Xizhi and Cai Yuanpei, with the Ink Pool, Bi Fei Nong, and Ti Shan Bridge, has a historical atmosphere. 8️⃣ Xu Wei Art Museum & Green Vine Book House The former residence of the Ming Dynasty painter Xu Wei, where you can view his handed-down paintings and calligraphy. 9️⃣ Shaoxing Museum Few tourists, but the collection is not to be underestimated❗️ Yue kiln celadon, Wu Yue bronze swords, and ice crack bowls are all treasures. 🔟 Jie Min Library 'Jie Min' comes from Mr. Cai Yuanpei's name, and the architecture is beautiful. 1️⃣1️⃣ Pioneer Bookstore·Jianhu Store Pioneer Bookstore's new store in Shaoxing, almost no tourists, overlooking the bookstore is like a whale in Jian Lake. 1️⃣2️⃣ Ancient Canal Path The ancient path in the lake built during the Tang Dynasty, with a total length of more than nine thousand meters, has been preserved for a thousand years. 🏨 Accommodation & Food Recommendations I recommend staying near Lu Xun's Hometown for convenient transportation, with direct access by subway and bus. For food, you must try Shaoxing's drunken crab, yellow wine, stinky tofu, yellow wine milk tea, and Ciwu noodles. During my days in Shaoxing, I really didn't want to leave; this is the true Jiangnan of my dreams.

I prefer this low-key Jiangnan water town over Wuzhen

I prefer this low-key Jiangnan water town over Wuzhen❗️. Departing from Hangzhou, it takes only half an hour to find this treasure of an ancient town❗️ · 📍 Shaoxing Anchang Ancient Town · ⭐️【Three-day Two-night Itinerary】 Day1: Lu Xun's Hometown - Shen Garden - Bazi Bridge - East Lake - Cangqiao Straight Street (Night Tour) Day2: Xu Wei Art Museum - Green Vine Bookstore - Sage of Calligraphy's Hometown - Anchang Ancient Town Day3: Orchid Pavilion · 🚄【Transportation】 Take the subway from Hangzhou and transfer to China Light & Textile City or take the high-speed train to Shaoxing North Station · 【Tips】 1⃣️Wupeng Boat: 40 yuan/boat, can seat 3 people, 20 minutes per trip 2️⃣Ren Chang Sauce Garden is worth visiting 3️⃣Festival sauce duck, cured sausages, are all local specialties for the New Year

Compared to Suzhou and Hangzhou, I have a special fondness for this hidden gem of Jiangnan!

Anchang Ancient Town, a thousand-year-old town nestled in the gentle dreams of the Jiangnan water towns, is located in Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. It boasts an authentic water town landscape, quaint stone bridges and flowing waters, ancient houses and corridors built along the river, and a rich historical and cultural atmosphere. Not only is it the hometown of Shaoxing's 'Shiye' (a historical profession akin to a legal advisor), but it also preserves ancient crafts such as sauce-making and pulling white sugar, with every detail exuding a strong sense of life and historical charm. 🍃【Must-Visit Attractions】 - 🚤 Strolling along the ancient canal: Taking a ride on a black-awning boat through the town's waterways is an experience not to be missed. As the boat gently rocks, the ancient buildings on both sides unfold like a scroll, offering a sense of tranquility and timelessness reminiscent of 'small bridges and flowing waters'. - 🏮 Visiting the Shiye Museum: Delve into the profound heritage of the town as the 'Home of Shiye', and catch a glimpse of the wisdom and strategy behind the ancient officialdom. - 🧶 Exploring the ancient market streets: Walking on the bluestone-paved roads, you are flanked by a variety of shops offering everything from traditional handicrafts to authentic Shaoxing specialties, making it a great place for treasure hunting. - 🧺 Watching folk performances: During the Spring Festival, the town is bustling with folk activities such as dragon and lion dances, local operas, and water weddings, allowing you to experience the charm of traditional culture up close. 📍【Detailed Address】 Anchang Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. 🚗【Transportation Tips】 - Self-driving: Navigate to 'Shaoxing Anchang Ancient Town'. There is a parking lot outside the town for the convenience of self-driving tourists. - Bus: Take the bus to Anchang Station, and the ancient town is within walking distance after getting off. 🍲【Food Recommendations】 - 🍢 Anchang smoked sausage: With its bright red color and unique flavor, it is a specialty of the town that should not be missed. - 🥟 Shaoxing stinky tofu: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, served with a special sauce, it offers a unique taste. - 🍚 Sauce duck: Made with local traditional sauces, the meat is fresh and the sauce is rich in flavor. 🏞️【Recommended Nearby Attractions】 - Lu Xun's Hometown in Shaoxing: A short distance from Anchang Ancient Town is the hometown of Mr. Lu Xun, where you can experience the environment that nurtured the literary giant. - Mount Kuaiji and the Mausoleum of Yu the Great: Visit the tomb of Yu the Great, the progenitor of the Chinese nation, and appreciate the magnificent natural scenery and profound cultural heritage. - East Lake Scenic Area: Known for its beautiful mountain and water scenery, take a black-awning boat ride through the peculiar peaks and rocks to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of nature. Visiting Anchang Ancient Town is not just a trip, but a cultural journey through time and space. Here, every brick and tile has a story, and every bite of food awakens the memories of taste buds, making it hard to leave. Don't forget to bring your camera to capture the unique charm of the Jiangnan water towns!

Anchang Ancient Town | A Jiangnan water town that I want to visit again

A Jiangnan water town that I want to visit again. Departing from Ningbo, you can make a round trip in one day to this less-known ancient town: Anchang Ancient Town Transportation: High-speed train: Shaoxing North Station (6 kilometers from the train station) Self-driving: About 2 hours One ticket: 50 yuan for a joint ticket (I heard that no ticket is usually required) Route: The buildings in Anchang Ancient Town are mainly concentrated on both sides of the river, with stone-paved roads as the main, which are very narrow. Therefore, tourists enter the scenic area and first go forward along the right side of the road, then cross the stone bridge and return along the left side of the river to exit the scenic area, going back and forth, left and right, without retracing their steps ▲Attractions: Black-awning boats Black-awning boats are a highlight of the entire Shaoxing tourism, available in many places, very photogenic! Renchang Soy Sauce Garden It is an old factory that integrates display, production, and sales, has been featured in many programs, has a dedicated documentary, and is very photogenic. You can also buy some finished soy sauce and other products at the folk experience hall There are old bank sites, folk experience halls, etc. We were too tired to walk with the kids and didn't go to see them, which is a bit regrettable. Everyone can visit them when they go Touring time 1-2 hours, the total length is 1.7 kilometers Must-eat delicacies: Quail 20 yuan for 6 pieces, I was shocked by the price, it tastes like cured meat, those who like the taste of cured meat can try it Cured sausage The first time I saw cured meat and sausages sold in strings, there are combos and single items, 5 yuan? 10 yuan? Both are available Wontons Ate the old Qing Dynasty wontons, their buns are also super delicious! Bamboo shoot + cured meat filling, absolutely amazing! Suitable for photography: On the bridge: By the river: Super photogenic!! Teahouse: There are many teahouses by the river where you can go, if you have enough time, order a pot of tea, take some photos haha haha

Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing has been rated by CCTV as the ancient town with the strongest festive atmosphere for the Lunar New Year

From being obscure in the past years to gaining popularity for its beauty in recent years, the prices in Anchang Ancient Town remain friendly. Importantly, the town's atmosphere is more about the local lifestyle than commercialism, and it's a free town to visit for labor models. It is about 6 kilometers from Shaoxing North Station and can be the first stop for a tour of Shaoxing. It's okay to arrive later, as the scenic area lights up in the evening, making it more suitable for photography. 📍Location: Northwest corner of the intersection of Anhua North Road and Huanzhen South Road, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City 🎫Ticket: Free entry to the ancient town, combined ticket for 7 attractions is 50 yuan/person Shiye Museum, Stone Carving Museum, Former Site of the Bank of China, Anchang Folk Customs Museum, Suikang Money House, City God Temple, Shaoxing Xuanjuan Museum 🅿️Parking: 10 yuan for small cars/4 hours, 20 yuan for large vehicles/4 hours ❤️Tour Route Main Gate➡️Tushan Corridor➡️Shuige Bridge➡️Ancient Opera Stage➡️Wupeng Boat Ride Point➡️Renchang Soy Garden (opposite)➡️City God Temple➡️Suikang Money House➡️Stone Carving Museum➡️Xuanjuan Museum➡️Shaoxing Shiye Museum➡️Anchang Folk Customs Museum➡️Former Site of the Bank of China➡️Renchang Soy Garden➡️Main Gate ✅Travel Guide 1️⃣Take a Wupeng boat ride: The Wupeng boats in Anchang are very affordable, 40 yuan/boat on weekdays, 50 yuan/boat on holidays, and each boat can seat three people. Sitting on the boat and watching the ancient town on both sides of the river is very chill, and the one-way trip takes about 20-30 minutes. 2️⃣Drink tea by the river and experience the leisurely pace of a southern ancient town: The tea fee is 20 yuan/person. Choose a riverside seat, drink tea, chat, and enjoy the sun while watching the Wupeng boats pass by on the river. 3️⃣Taste the cured flavors and have a meal with old wine: When visiting Anchang, you must try the cured flavors at least once. Find a riverside restaurant, bring a bottle of good wine, and have a drink with friends. 4️⃣Visit Renchang Soy Garden: A century-old soy garden, a filming location for 'A Bite of China', where you can visit for free and also buy soy sauce, with soy sauce priced at 28 yuan/bottle, 35 yuan/bucket, and online purchase and shipping are supported. 5️⃣Check in at the ancient town's night scene: The night scene of Anchang Ancient Town is more characteristic and more comfortable than during the day. Lanterns light up along the river, reflecting beautifully in the water. 🍱About Food ✅Yellow wine popsicle 5 yuan/stick ✅Yellow wine milk tea ✅Queue for wine lees steamed buns, well-reputed, original flavor 2 yuan/piece, rose flavor/red date flavor 3 yuan/piece. ✅Shiye wontons: Small wontons and special soy sauce mixed noodles are a must-order ✅Anchang printed cakes 3 yuan/piece, 10 yuan/4 pieces ✅Stinky tofu 10 yuan/portion ✅Ji Che Bai Sugar: Che Bai sugar is a Shaoxing specialty, this shop is quite authentic, and it is said to be an intangible cultural heritage ✅Farmhouse fresh pot: After watching the night scene of the ancient town, have a meal of Shaoxing local dishes, which is very satisfying. This restaurant is quite delicious 🌟Travel tips 1️⃣The buildings of Anchang Ancient Town are mainly concentrated on both sides of the river, mainly stone-paved roads, which are very narrow. Therefore, tourists should first go forward along the right side of the road when entering the scenic area, then cross the stone bridge and return along the left side of the river to exit the scenic area, going back and forth, left and right, without taking the same path twice. 2️⃣Cured sausage is one of the most common snacks in the entire ancient town, with some priced at 10 yuan and some at 5 yuan. Although the prices are different, the portions are similar, with the 10 yuan ones strung vertically and the 5 yuan ones strung horizontally. 3️⃣Renchang Soy Garden is an old factory that integrates display, production, and sales. It has been featured in many programs and has a dedicated documentary. It's a great place for photos, and you can also buy some finished soy sauce products. 4️⃣Shaoxing has a particularly impressive bus route 118, which starts from Anchang Ancient Town and not only passes Shaoxing North Station but also Lu Xun's hometown in the city center, with the final stop at Dayu Mausoleum, a full 2 hours. So no matter where you come from or where you go, you can take route 118. 5️⃣Xiaodian Wang's wine lees steamed buns are super delicious, and you have to queue up a bit. Remember to buy some to take home, they are also very tasty, and the wine lees are also good to drink.

Experience a different Jiangnan scenery

The first time I went to Shaoxing, I experienced a different Jiangnan Green tiles and black bricks, small bridges and flowing water, slowly moving boats It doesn't have the fame of Hangzhou or Suzhou It's more about cultural history and the life of ordinary people Retaining a quiet and methodical daily life I truly feel this place is more suitable for leisure and relaxation ❶ Lu Xun's Hometown: From textbooks to reality, read the master's books, visit the master's hometown, experience the Jiangnan described in his writings. ❷ Anchang Lake: Walking on this delicate ancient path, enjoying the breeze and chatting, it's very comfortable~ ❸ Sage of Calligraphy Street: The cultural atmosphere is very strong, calligraphic elements can be seen everywhere on the walls, walking along the river, there is beauty everywhere ④ Orchid Pavilion: The beautiful secret realm described by Wang Xizhi, with goose ponds, bamboo forests, and ancient pavilions, the display of Chinese aesthetics is vivid! ⑤ Anchang Ancient Town: A free ancient town full of life, streets lined with soy sauce ducks, sausages, and printed cakes, it feels like the New Year. Photo time: Always check the weather forecast before going out! The effect is very poor on cloudy days, and getting up early can avoid the crowds Accommodation recommendation: Most of the Shaoxing scenic spots are together, staying near Lu Xun's Hometown is convenient for transportation and dining Transportation: High-speed rail can take you directly to Shaoxing North Station, train to Shaoxing Station, self-driving from Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai takes 1h-2.5h

Ancient Town of Jiangnan/Shaoxing Anchang

🏚Ancient Town of Jiangnan/Shaoxing Anchang Some say that if you haven't been to Anchang in Shaoxing, you can't really say you've visited the ancient towns of Jiangnan. Unless you go there yourself to explore, you can't claim to have experienced the ancient towns of Jiangnan. Before entering the ancient town, you can smell a strong scent of soy sauce, which is said to be the taste of old Shaoxing. It's as if you can truly experience the original flavor of old Shaoxing described in Lu Xun's writings, inexplicably giving rise to a longing desire. Once you enter the ancient town, rows of cured ducks, sausages, and soy-sauce meat are neatly hung along the river corridor of the old street, and the shops along the street also sell Shaoxing's yellow wine, stinky tofu, pulled sugar, dried vegetables... Historically, Anchang Ancient Town was a gathering place of culture, with prime ministers and learned scholars. According to records, its name originated from King Qian Liu of Wuyue, who named it after quelling Dong Chang's rebellion. Besides the imperial examinations, the town is also famous far and wide as the hometown of legal advisors. The bustling Anchang Ancient Town, where you can enjoy the local snacks while admiring the passing black-awning boats on both sides of the water, is also a unique pleasure. ✅Ancient Town Check-in: 1⃣️Take a sculling boat ride, 40 yuan per boat (50 yuan on holidays, seating 2-3 people) and feel the boat sway gently with the oars, watching the scenery slowly change, leisurely enjoying the slow pace and picturesque views here. 2⃣️The famous Renchang Sauce Garden in the ancient town, where you can see the jars used for making soy sauce and smell the delicious aroma of the sauce. 3⃣️Anchang's cured sausages are renowned throughout the region, and it's a must-buy when visiting Anchang. You can see cured sausages and ducks all along the way, filling the streets. 4⃣️Cultural street photography, as the ancient town of Anchang is still inhabited by locals, is also a great place to capture humanistic photos. 🥘Ancient Town Food Recommendations: 1⃣️Rice wine steamed buns: Intangible cultural heritage, soft and delicious. 2⃣️Qing Dynasty wontons: It is said that the ancient town started selling wontons during the Qing Dynasty, with thin skins, fragrant meat, and fresh soup. 3⃣️Pulled sugar: Intangible cultural heritage, a traditional local snack of Shaoxing Anchang, believed to have originated during the Ming Dynasty. 4⃣️Alley cake balls, intangible cultural heritage, traditional handmade process, with a soft and delicious red bean paste filling. 5⃣️Ancient town yellow wine milk tea, yellow wine popsicles, aniseed beans, yellow wine... 📜Anchang Ancient Town 📍Location: Hua Bei Road, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City ⏰Opening hours: All day 🏷Ticket price: Free🆓 🚋Transportation: Departing from Hangzhou, take Hangzhou🚇Metro Line 5 to Guniangqiao Station♻️transfer to Shaoxing🚇Metro Line 1➡️Shaoxing China Light Textile City Station A1 exit➡️After exiting the station, take a taxi to Anchang Ancient Town Scenic Area or walk 20 meters to Keqiao Hualian Commercial City Station, take 🚋bus 805 or 816 to Anhua Road Junction Huanzhen South Road Junction Station, walk 👣50 meters to the scenic area.

Compared to Suzhou and Hangzhou, I prefer this low-key small town in the Jiangnan region

This year, I visited many ancient towns, but only Anchang Ancient Town in Zhejiang's Shaoxing gave me the true experience of a Jiangnan water town. A long and narrow river runs through the entire ancient town, and walking among the stone bridges, black-awning boats, and white walls with black tiles is extremely beautiful. 🚗 How to get to Anchang Ancient Town As one of the four major ancient towns in Shaoxing, Anchang Ancient Town is located in Keqiao District. Departing from the downtown area of Shaoxing, it takes about 40 minutes by self-driving or taxi. 🚌 Public transportation: Take the subway line 1 + bus 805, about 1h. 🎫: There is no admission fee for Anchang Ancient Town, and half a day is enough for a visit. 🚶 Travel Recommendations The beauty of Anchang Ancient Town lies not only in its pristine natural scenery but also in its bustling market life. On one side, there are local snack stalls, and on the other, historic buildings, all in perfect harmony. I strolled around Anchang Ancient Town for half a day and came up with a route that doesn't require backtracking, which you can follow: '📍Main entrance → Suikang Money House → Stone Carving Museum → Shaoxing Xuanjuan Museum → Shiyeguan → Anchang Folk Customs Museum → Ankang Temple → Renchang Sauce Garden → Former Site of Bank of China' To make the most of your visit: 1️⃣ Take a black-awning boat ride. Compared to the small rivers in the downtown area of Shaoxing, the river here is about 2 kilometers long and more extensive, allowing you to experience the charm of Jiangnan while rowing. 🌊 2️⃣ Try the yellow wine popsicle and fermented rice buns. These local specialties are cheap and delicious. 😋 3️⃣ Visit Renchang Sauce Garden. This place was a filming location for 'A Bite of China,' and the garden's 2,000-plus sauce jars are very impressive. 🥘: The ancient town has many snack shops and restaurants, mostly run by locals, where you can taste local specialties. Compared to the crowded ancient towns in Jiangnan, Anchang Ancient Town has fewer tourists and is suitable for leisurely strolls. It's very photogenic, and you can take great pictures just by walking around 📷 (ps: Drone aerial photography of the ancient town is even more beautiful) Next time I come to Shaoxing, I want to visit Anchang Ancient Town again. This niche and beautiful place is really worth it.

During the day, it looks quite similar to any other ancient town, but at night, when the lights are on, it's simply beautiful like a poem

I highly recommend visiting Anchang Ancient Town at night! Unlike famous spots such as Wuzhen, Anchang Ancient Town has a relatively low level of commercialization, with reasonable prices, making it more comfortable to stroll around. If you like less crowded attractions, hold on tight to this guide – 🎫Ticket: Free admission. There are 8 paid attractions inside ranging from 5-20 yuan each, or you can buy a combo ticket for 40 yuan to visit all the paid attractions. 🔴Transportation 🚘Self-driving: Navigate to "Anchang Ancient Town Parking Lot", which is spacious with plenty of spots; 🅿️Parking fee: 5 yuan/hour; 🛣️Toll fee: Hangzhou→Shaoxing 13, Shaoxing→Hangzhou 27. 🔥🔥🔥Below are some popular attractions🔥🔥🔥 1️⃣Black-awning boats Search directly for the dock location in the navigation, 40 yuan/boat, seats 3 people, 20 minutes per trip. 2️⃣Yellow Wine Milk Tea The most popular local specialty is the 【Yellow Wine Milk Tea】, 20 yuan/cup, with a fragrant but not strong taste of yellow wine. After getting used to chain milk teas, trying this one makes you think: Wow! Please start a chain in Anchang haha. 3️⃣Renchang Sauce Garden/Soy Sauce ▪️A large garden with hundreds of sauce jars displayed in the courtyard is quite spectacular; 💰Reasonable soy sauce prices, 28 yuan/small bottle, 35 yuan/large bucket, I bought 3 bottles; ▪️If it's inconvenient to carry, you can shop online at the flagship store, same price; ▪️Cooking at home feels good, but I didn't taste anything extraordinary, maybe because I'm not a gourmet and can't tell the difference haha. 4️⃣Former Site of Bank of China Despite the mottled exterior walls, one can still feel its past grandeur. 5️⃣Tea Tasting 20 yuan/person, no time limit, slight differences between places. Sit by the river and leisurely watch the world go by. 🔴Dining 【Yellow Wine Milk Tea】20 yuan/cup; 【Yellow Wine Popsicle】5 yuan/piece; 【Sauce Quail】10 yuan/3 pieces, about the size of a palm, to be steamed before eating, but tastes like old roast duck, not to my liking; 【Pastries】5 yuan/piece, 10 yuan/4 pieces, other prices available; 【Glutinous Rice with Egg Yolk】6 yuan/piece 【Sauce-flavored Sausage】10 yuan/piece 【Stinky Tofu】10 yuan/portion 【Ice Jelly】10 yuan/bowl 【Mooncake Molds】20 yuan/piece ❤️Overall, the prices are quite fair, with a variety of snacks, most with clearly marked prices, so no need to worry about being overcharged. 🔴Accommodation 🏠Hotel: Kaiyuan Guantang 💰Cost: 700 yuan/night, 2-bed room 🏜Environment: A clean and tidy 3-story standalone villa on the edge of the ancient town Have fun!

Shaoxing, how can I not think of her

🌟 Welcome to Shaoxing, a city with profound cultural heritage and charming style, located in the Jiangnan water town. This soulful place is loaded with historical memories and modern vitality. This meticulously compiled travel journal will take you into Shaoxing, explore its charm, and plan a perfect trip for you. Attraction Recommendations: 1. Lu Xun's Hometown: This is the birthplace of the literary giant Mr. Lu Xun. Strolling through the Hundred Grass Garden and passing by the Sanwei Book House, one can almost hear the echoes of history and feel the rich cultural heritage. 2. Shen Garden: As one of China's most famous romantic gardens, the story of Shen Garden is captivating. The love legend of Lu You and Tang Wan has been passed down for a thousand years, and the poetic scenery is unforgettable. 3. Anchang Ancient Town: Rows of white-walled and black-tiled old houses stand by the river, and the wupeng boats gently sway on the water, allowing you to experience the authentic life of the Jiangnan water town. 4. East Lake Scenic Area: A natural and cultural landscape painting, where you can take a wupeng boat through the cliffs, enjoy the tranquil lake and mountain views, and feel the unique scenery of the Yue region. Itinerary Suggestions: •Day 1: After arriving in Shaoxing, first visit Lu Xun's Hometown to understand the life trajectory of cultural celebrities, and at night, go to the city square to taste local snacks. •Day 2: Head to East Lake Scenic Area in the early morning to appreciate the beauty of nature, visit Shen Garden in the afternoon, and enjoy an authentic Shaoxing meal in the city at night. •Day 3: Spend the whole day exploring Anchang Ancient Town, experience the slow life of the ancient town, and take a night boat ride in the evening to enjoy the night view of the ancient town. Food Recommendations: •Shaoxing Rice Wine: Mellow and sweet, it is an indispensable part of the Shaoxing experience, paired with dishes like drunken chicken and drunken crab, it is unforgettable. •Meigan Cai Braised Pork: The soft fatty pork blends with the sweet and sour pickled vegetables, one dish is enough to interpret the taste of Shaoxing homes. •Stinky Tofu: Shaoxing's stinky tofu is crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, its unique aroma is irresistible, especially the authentic flavor found in the small stalls of old streets and alleys. Transportation Tips: Shaoxing is located in the Yangtze River Delta economic circle, with convenient transportation. Both the high-speed rail Shaoxing North Station and the train station have direct bus and taxi services to the city. In the city, you can choose to take a bus, taxi, or ride a shared bicycle. Additionally, experiencing a wupeng boat ride through the ancient canals is also a great way to feel the unique charm of Shaoxing. Overall, Shaoxing is a city worth savoring with your heart. Every scenery and every dish here contains rich historical stories and cultural sentiments. Looking forward to your trip to Shaoxing, and may you create many wonderful memories!

Anchang Ancient Town has been rated by National Geographic as the most popular Jiangnan water town!

Describing the Jiangnan water town of Shaoxing ancient towns with 'pillow water homestead' and 'oar sound and lantern shadow' could not be more apt. Anchang Ancient Town is one of the four famous ancient towns in Shaoxing and the hometown of Shaoxing's 'Shiye' (a respected profession in old China). Here, unlike the traditional six ancient towns of Jiangnan, there is no hustle and bustle of crowds, making it more quiet and artistic. ✅ Must-visit in the ancient town Take a sculling boat: A must-do when visiting Jiangnan! Listening to the boatman singing, with small bridges and flowing water, it is very pleasant. 40 yuan/boat (50 yuan on holidays, can seat 2-3 people) Stroll along the street/cultural photography: Walk from one end of the river to the other, you can see locals sitting by the river drinking tea, chatting, and playing chess, very lively Renchang Sauce Garden: Filming location for 'A Bite of China', Wang Han also recorded a show here, with more than 2000 sauce jars in the garden, the scene is quite spectacular 💰 Paid attractions: Shaoxing Shiye Museum: Shiye was a very respected profession in old China, and the origin of this profession is in Anchang Ancient Town Stone Carving Museum: The museum has at least hundreds of stone carvings, covering different eras, such as stone lions, stone windows, stone steles, stone tables, stone mills Xuanjuan Museum: Xuanjuan is one of the five major types of Shaoxing opera, and the museum displays related materials and items 🏃‍♂️ Tour route: It is recommended to enter through the main gate, start with the Fresh Breeze Gallery → City God Temple → Suikang Money House → Stone Carving Museum → Shaoxing Xuanjuan Museum → Shiye Museum → Anchang Folk Customs Museum → Ankang Temple → Renchang Sauce Garden → Former Site of Bank of China, walking in a loop without having to backtrack. 😋 Eat local snacks: ✅ Shiye Wonton Shop You must try the small wontons, 12 yuan a bowl. ✅ Xiaodian Wang Buy the original-flavored wine lees steamed buns, 2 yuan each, delicious with any filling! ✅ Baolin Hotel A shop featured on 'A Bite of China', osmanthus-scented yellow wine for 30 yuan per catty, truly exceptional! ✅ Chen's White Sugar Taffy The most authentic shop, also with an intangible cultural heritage certificate, 10 yuan a bag! ✅ Alley Cake Shop Square cakes 10 yuan for 3, sweet and tasty. ✅ Shaoxing Stinky Tofu Dominating the snack world for years, the tofu is fried to a golden crispy exterior with rich and juicy inside, definitely worth a try. ✅ Anchang Sausage Anchang's sausages are very famous, every shop is good, just buy randomly, great as a souvenir. 🏠 Accommodation recommendations: Shaoxing Hezhu Wen Stay Anchang Ancient Town Kaiyuan Guantang 📍 Address: Anchang Ancient Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🔥 Recommendation index: ★★★★☆ Transportation: 🚗 Self-driving; get off at Shaoxing North Station, take a taxi for 30 yuan 🚇 Hangzhou Metro + Bus can reach Anchang Ancient Town 🎫 Ticket: Free; individual attractions in the ancient town charge a fee, 40 yuan for an 8-scene joint ticket ✈️ Drone flying suggestions: No security obstruction, suitable for a smooth flight, pay attention to flight safety

Anchang Ancient Town - Hidden in Shaoxing's picturesque Jiangnan, an endlessly charming place for visitors

Lesser-known attraction, free of charge all year round🆓 Distinctive local flair, deeply captivating💚 The ancient town is located on Anhua North Road in Keqiao District, Shaoxing, and is one of the four great ancient towns of Shaoxing🍃. It was founded during the Northern Song Dynasty and rebuilt during the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The old street is built along the river, with residential houses to the south and the marketplace to the north, offering you the fantasy of a Jiangnan water town as well as the lively atmosphere of worldly life🎇. The local characteristics come together to form the unique charm and elegance of Anchang Ancient Town. The bluestone paths have witnessed the clattering hooves of returning horses, while the hustle and bustle, as well as the impatience, sink into the sound of oars and the shadow of lights.⛵ Attractions: 🏠City God Temple 🏦Former Site of the Bank of China 🙏🏻Ankang Temple 🗿Stone Carving Museum 💰Suikang Money House 🌸Anchang 'Flower Line Fort' Photography Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tourism Index: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tourist Density: 🔥🔥🔥 Recommended Tour Time: 🕑🕑2h+ Boat Ticket Price: 💰40r

Compared to Wuzhen, I have a deeper affection for this less-known ancient town with a stronger festive atmosphere during the Lunar New Year|||

|||. Compared to Wuzhen, I have a deeper affection for this less-known ancient town with a stronger festive atmosphere during the Lunar New Year🧨|||. Shaoxing Your discretion is truly admirable! This obscure ancient town that has stirred CCTV 5 times Why keep such a low profile? . If you're only going to visit one ancient town during the Spring Festival holiday, I strongly recommend everyone to come here To experience the authentic Southern Lunar New Year atmosphere🧨 The streets are filled with sausages, soy sauce ducks, smoked fish And the local stinky tofu steaming in the pots Everywhere is brimming with the rich festive spirit and the warmth of human touch～ Moreover, there are not many tourists, mostly local elders It's perfect for meeting up with friends after lunch To stroll and wander around here❤️ . 📍Attraction: Anchang Ancient Town, Keqiao District, Shaoxing 💰Admission: Free 🚘Self-driving: 1 hour from Hangzhou 🚄High-speed train: 20 minutes by taxi from Shaoxing North Station 🚇Subway: 15 minutes by taxi from Yuezhou Avenue Station on Shaoxing Line 1 . ✅It is suggested to start after lunch, arriving around two or three in the afternoon, which is just the right time After exploring, the night view is very beautiful when the lights are on If you're hungry, you can also try local snacks like stinky tofu, sausage skewers, yellow wine milk tea, etc.

Shaoxing Travel Guide

Shaoxing is not just about Lu Xun's hometown!! Don't miss these three lesser-known attractions Shaoxing also has the millennium-old cliffs of the Southern Jiangnan, the ancient towpath on the lake that travels through time, and the most lively ancient town These three attractions can be completed in one day, so don't miss them if you have the time Travel Route East Lake - Duancha Lake - Anchang Ancient Town (the distances are not far, self-driving/taxi is recommended) Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area East Lake was a quarry from the Han Dynasty over 2000 years ago, and it was also the entrance to the Kingdom of Women in the 1986 version of Journey to the West. When you come here, you must take a ride on a black-awning boat to experience the ink-wash Jiangnan under the millennium cliffs, the atmosphere is really amazing The scenic area is a straight line, divided into 3 travel routes: walking, mountain climbing, and taking a black-awning boat The black-awning boat has two routes, A and B (only the direction is different). It is recommended to walk to the end of the scenic area, check in slowly along the way, and then take the B route boat back from the end You can also climb the mountain on the right side of the scenic area to overlook the East Lake Scenic Area, and feel the natural wonders and the ingenuity of the ancients Boat ride 40/person for 4 people/boat 50/person Shaoxing Line 1 to 'City Square F Exit', take bus No. 1 ②Duancha (ang) Lake (sang) Ancient Towpath The stone bridge road across the lake from north to south was the passage for ancient people to tow boats 400 years ago. Walking on the ancient towpath, with the lake breeze, it's as if you can travel back to that ancient era and feel the wisdom and diligence of the ancient people There are stone bridges and pavilions on the ancient towpath, which can be used for photo opportunities due to the height difference Navigation: 'Bitang Farmhouse' (do not navigate to Angsang Bridge/Lake) Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to Yellow Wine Town and then take a taxi 3 Anchang Ancient Town One of the four great ancient towns of Shaoxing, and also the most lively one, built during the Northern Song Dynasty, built along the river, known as 'Clear water runs through the streets, a thousand homes, rainbow bridges cross the river, seventeen in total'. In the evening, you can find a restaurant by the small river to enjoy the beauty of the ancient town under the night sky Food The ubiquitous sausages, smoked meat, soy sauce duck, and quail are unique to Anchang Ancient Town Don't miss the intangible cultural heritage wine lees steamed buns, they are soft, glutinous, sweet, and really delicious! Free Black-awning boat 65/boat (limited to 3 people) Take a taxi after the high-speed train to Shaoxing North Station Shaoxing Line 1 to 'China Textile City' station, transfer to bus 805A Don't miss the intangible cultural heritage wine lees steamed buns, they are soft, glutinous, sweet, and really delicious! Free Black-awning boat 65/boat (limited to 3 people) Take a taxi after the high-speed train to Shaoxing North Station Shaoxing Line 1 to 'China Textile City' station, transfer to bus 805A to 'Anhua Road Huanzhen South Road Intersection'

This is not Wuzhen! This is the authentic Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing

Strolling around Anchang Ancient Town for half a day, time passes very slowly here. One year, ten years, a hundred years... it seems they all look the same here. The ancient town is situated by the water, with small bridges and flowing streams. The shops on both sides of the river are lined up endlessly. Anchang printed cakes, yellow wine milk tea, walls hung with cured ducks and sausages, freshly made pickled vegetable stuffed pies... The cries of the vendors and the bustling crowd all rise in the smoky, steaming atmosphere. Address: Anchang Ancient Town, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Recommended duration of visit: Half a day Admission: Free Transportation: ➊🚇Take Metro Line 5 to Shaoxing Metro Line 1, get off at Yuezhou Avenue Station, switch to bus🚌816 for 41 minutes to Anhua Road Junction Huancheng South Road Junction Station; or take a taxi for about 13 minutes at 13 yuan. ➋Drive🚗 for about 47 minutes. ➌🚄From Hangzhou South Station to Shaoxing North Station, about 13 minutes, take bus🚌118A, or🚖 taxi for 21 minutes. 🥓🥩Food recommendations: Cured sausage, Renchang soy sauce, fermented rice dumplings, Shiyebao wontons, stinky tofu, pumpkin flowers Travel tips: If time allows, you can visit the Shiyebao Museum and Renchang Sauce Room. Luggage storage is available at the first shop at the entrance of Anchang Ancient Town, 10 yuan for one suitcase.

Real experience of taking a child for a walk in Shaoxing

📖 Recently, the picture books that the child has been reading contain many elements of the Jiangnan region, and it is said that to see the spirit of Jiangnan, one must experience Shaoxing. 🥓 The first stop is Anchang Ancient Town, a 1.5-hour drive from Shanghai, followed by another half-hour drive to stay in the Yuecheng District, which is dense with attractions. Anchang is known as the hometown of the 'Shiye', and it is the most lively and authentic ancient town. The biggest difference from other ancient towns is the streets full of cured meats, adding a lot of festive atmosphere to the Chinese New Year. However, the streets here are narrow, the floor tiles are uneven, and it is difficult to push a stroller, and the sanitation is not very good. 🏫 The second stop is the Shaoxing Museum, to learn about the ancient capital of the Yue Kingdom before officially starting the tour. The museum is small but exquisite, following a timeline, it displays Shaoxing's history and culture from the Stone Age to modern times. There are two free guided tours every day. Although the child cannot read, she is happy looking at the various exhibits, as if treasure hunting. 👀 The must-visit attractions on the loop are not far from each other, with short distances walkable and longer distances just a starting taxi fare away. ✔️ Cangqiao Straight Street: A snack street, not difficult to push a stroller, with various snack stalls and popular restaurants such as Xunbaoji, Kong Yiji, and Lantingji, etc. These stores also have branches on other streets. We ate Shaoxing's 'Shao San Xian', yellow wine pudding, and stinky tofu at Xunbaoji, which tasted good. We had the old goose soup at Lantingji, which was quite fresh. Xunbaoji is very crowded, so it's better to scan the code in advance and wait in line. ✔️ The Former Residence of the Sage of Calligraphy: A cultural street, quieter than Cangqiao Straight Street, not difficult to push a stroller, with many shops selling small books and paintings, and young ladies wearing horse-face skirts and hairpins. Followed the trend and checked in at the old grandfather's bookstore. ✔️ Bazi Bridge: A street for daily life, truly a scene of small bridges, flowing water, and riverside homes, suitable for leisurely strolls and sitting quietly. Taking a black-awning boat here is a good experience, 90 yuan per boat, just right for two adults and one child, back and forth in 15 minutes. The downside is that there are too few boats; even though there were only a few people in front of us, we still had to wait quite a while. ✔️ Lu Xun's Hometown: Super crowded even on weekdays! There are interesting things to see, such as the Sanwei Study and the Hundred Grass Garden, which instantly remind me of the books I memorized in the past, but it's really not suitable for walking with a small child. There are thresholds and steps everywhere, making it particularly difficult to push a stroller. Moreover, the child is not interested; she just wants to go out and buy a Green Dragon Sword. When coming out of the former residence, we passed by Huijingxuan, where the yellow wine popsicles are delicious, and the yellow wine milk tea is also good, with Yue opera performances on the stage behind the store. We originally planned to go to the nearby Shen Garden, but after checking, we found that Shen Garden is also not stroller-friendly, so we didn't go. If you have older children, you could consider arranging a night at Shen Garden. ⭐️ The child's favorite place was the 30 Degrees North Latitude Exhibition Hall. It displays scenes from various places along the 30 degrees north latitude from ancient times to the present, and there are multimedia interactions, which are very exciting to play with. At night, the city square is lit up with beautiful lanterns. 💗 Three days of travel time was just right, and the experience might have been better if I hadn't caught a cold. If I come again next time, I will wait until the child is older, after she has learned about Lu Xun's writings, Wang Xizhi's running script, Wang Yangming's philosophy of the mind, etc. Then, when we come to this place of celebrities, perhaps we will have some profound experiences, but it's also fine if we don't.

Cured by the New Year atmosphere of Anchang Ancient Town | Attached with a guide for strolling and eating

Anchang Ancient Town, the hometown of Chinese 'Shiye', is less than an hour's drive from Hangzhou! The ancient town's streets and river run side by side, with residential houses to the south of the river and shops to the north. Walking along the riverside paved with bluestone slabs, browsing the quaint workshops along the street, the full New Year atmosphere feels like the warmest sentiment of the twelfth lunar month. 📍Address: Zhe'an North Road, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City 🎈Navigation: Anchang Ancient Town Parking Lot, 10 yuan/vehicle (The entrance parking lot of the ancient town tends to have long queues on holidays, you can choose the parking lot across the street, which is super spacious) 🎫Ticket: Free (open all day) 🚅High-speed train: To Shaoxing North Station, 20 minutes by taxi 🚇Subway: Yuezhou Avenue Station on Shaoxing Line 1, 15 minutes by taxi 🍜Delicacies ✔️Shiye Small Wontons 12 yuan (Average taste, nothing special, won't eat again after trying once) ✔️Soy Sauce Cured Sausage 35-45 yuan/jin, 10 yuan/skewer (Must buy some to take away every time, look for fresh meat and handmade ones, the taste is even better) ✔️Pear Paste Candy 10 yuan (Excellent for soothing the throat, totally refreshing!) ✔️Xiaodianwang Fermented Rice Dumplings Original flavor 2 yuan, Rose flavor 3 yuan/Sweet Fermented Rice 12 yuan/Various Crispy Cakes 15-18 yuan (If you want to take them home, you can ask the staff for refrigerated ones, which are convenient to carry) ✔️Intangible Cultural Heritage Braised Meat Noodles 15 yuan ✔️Achang Sauce Goods Fried Stinky Tofu/Fried Crispy Fish 10 yuan, Pumpkin Cake 5 yuan ✔️Yellow Wine Popsicles 3-10 yuan (Recommended, the 5 yuan one is enough, the 10 yuan one has a heavier cream flavor) ✔️Anchang Printed Cake 25 yuan ✔Yellow Wine Latte 36 yuan (For the sake of taking photos, but it also tastes good) ✔Juhong Cake 10 yuan (Must buy and eat on the spot, it's the best Juhong cake we have ever tasted) ✔Mulian Tofu: 10 yuan (Can be mixed with Turtle Jelly, a very refreshing dessert) 👉🏻Tour Experience ▼It is recommended to visit several museums, they close around 4:30, the Folk Customs Museum is highly recommended, very interesting Jiangzhe folk customs. ▼You can try snacks first, and buy specialties on the way back, which is convenient for sightseeing. ▼Wupeng boat usually costs 40 yuan/holiday 50 yuan, each time for 3 people, but when there is a large flow of people, the Wupeng boat will row very quickly, and the experience is not great... ▼Strongly recommend the ancient town's night view❗️Basically, the ancient town lights up around 5:45 (winter), and at this time the flow of people significantly decreases, there will be timed water mist spraying along the river, and night projections, bringing the hazy beauty of 'smoke and rain in the south of the Yangtze River'.

National Geographic never lies to me | Anchang Ancient Town | The most worldly atmosphere

🌟Recommended location: Anchang Ancient Town, it is said to have been built since the Northern Song Dynasty, and then destroyed and rebuilt several times through wars. The current architectural layout is basically established in the Ming Dynasty. The whole ancient town is centered on the old street, freely extending along the river to both ends, making people feel the precipitation of time and the heaviness of history. To experience the charm of the misty rain in the south of the Yangtze River, I came to Anchang Ancient Town, the most festive and worldly place in Zhejiang, with my partners on a rainy day, and truly felt the lively atmosphere, the cultural heritage of ancient buildings, and the charm of the southern water town... It's so fascinating! ❤️Tour route: Anchang Ancient Town main gate - The first corridor of the breeze - City God Temple - Stone carving museum - Scroll museum - Master's museum - Anchang Folk Customs Museum - Ankang Temple - Renchang Soy Sauce Garden - The old site of Bank of China 🌿Ticket information: It's free to just visit the ancient town, if you want to see the attractions: 50 yuan/person (including 8 attractions: City God Temple, Master's Museum, the old site of Bank of China, Huikang Money House, Ankang Temple, Folk Customs Museum, Stone Carving Museum, Scroll Museum) 🚢Wupeng boat: 40 yuan/boat on weekdays, 50 yuan/boat on holidays, please note that they are all one-way, 2-3 people ride at a time. ‼️Food: Anchang sausage skewers, really fragrant, must try, other than that there are Master's wontons, wine steamed buns, red bean paste pumpkin flowers... The taste is not bad.

Anchang Ancient Town Free Travel Guide Detailed

🌟 For a trip to Shaoxing, Anchang Ancient Town is a must-visit! 🚗 Departing from Hangzhou, take subway line 5 to Shaoxing line 1, then get off at Yuezhou Avenue, and it's about a 10-minute taxi ride to reach, or you can take the bus right at the subway exit 🚌. 🏯 The ancient town is free to enter, allowing for a pleasant mood as you walk right in. 🍽️ Food Recommendations: 🍡 Plum Blossom Cake: Look for the old man with a black felt hat, his plum blossom cakes are rich in fragrance and the bean paste is smooth, very delicious! Remember to pack some to enjoy at home! 🧀 Stinky Tofu: The one at the crossroads by the river bridge is clean and hygienic, the tofu is soft, and although the taste is not as good as others, it's reliable in terms of hygiene. 🍧 Rice Wine Popsicle: The texture is creamy, the aroma is strong, and the rice wine flavor is just right, highly recommended! 🍲 Small Wontons: Qing Dynasty wontons and the neighboring Shiyewontons are both classic choices, thin-skinned small wontons with homemade green chili sauce, absolutely delicious! 🍤 One Bite Flavor: You need to go early to queue up, the sausage and duck platter and river shrimps are very fresh and tasty, and the prices are affordable, not to be missed! 🌆 Lastly, Anchang Ancient Town is even more charming at night, remember to wait until dusk falls before you leave, it's a different kind of flavor~ ✨ This trip to Shaoxing, the ancient town's delicacies and night views made me linger and forget to return. Looking forward to coming back next time, to discover more surprises!

Anchang Ancient Town

Today, I came to Anchang Ancient Town and found an unexpected surprise. Although it's a bit commercialized, there are still a wide variety of things. I particularly enjoyed brewing tea by the stove accompanied by some roasted snacks. So relaxing. The small bridges throughout the ancient town are very distinctive, with 'arches, beams, pavilions' of various styles, charming and elegantly simple.

In March, the ancient town of Anchang is a world of its own, filled with the hustle and bustle of everyday life

Unlike other ancient towns in the Jiangnan region, Anchang not only offers beautiful scenery and delicious food, but also preserves more of the local customs and traditions. It's not overly commercialized; instead, it exudes the traditional marketplace vibe of the local residents, bustling and lively, creating a world of its own. 🌿Anchang Ancient Town 🌿Keqiao District, Shaoxing City📍 🌿Admission: Free 🌿Parking available (5r/hour) ☀️It's about a one-hour drive from Hangzhou to Anchang Ancient Town, and there's parking available. ☀️There's a lot to eat in the town, with various pastries, yellow wine milk tea, yellow wine popsicles, wontons, ice jelly, glutinous rice with egg yolk, and many other snacks that are unnameable but not expensive. With just a few dozen yuan, you can try many different kinds, which is a feast for the eyes for visitors, especially for us northerners, satisfying our curiosity in terms of food. ☀️The town doesn't charge an admission fee, but some attractions within the town are not free, with tickets ranging from 5-20r. You can buy a combined ticket for 40r. ☀️The entire snack street is built along the river, and you can enjoy the outside view while eating in the restaurants. ☀️I like the rice wine sweet dumplings from the Jiangnan region; each place is a bit different, and each shop has its own specialty. Eating in a small shop, you can order a bowl and enjoy the warmth. ☀️If you want to take some souvenirs, you can choose some smoked sauce products from the vendors, such as smoked fish, sausages, cured meat, etc., which taste different from other places. ☀️March might be a bit cold, but the people in the Jiangnan water towns seem to be naturally resistant to cold, and sometimes you can see them washing clothes by hand in the river. ☀️Along the river, there are some small shops where you can sit around a stove and try some tea, which is great for small groups. ☀️The scenery is quite understated, all unadorned and simple. I was so happy to see a pomelo tree next to someone's house; I've never seen such large fruit growing on a tree in the northeast, haha! It was my first time seeing it, so I couldn't help but get excited! ☀️The black-awning boats cost 40r per boat, which can seat 3 people. It's very pleasant to take a boat ride while looking at the scenery on the riverbanks. ☀️The overall impression Anchang gives is that it's 'down-to-earth,' seemingly always preserving the local way of life. Here, you can feel the genuine local customs and taste the homely local cuisine.