A complete guide to visiting the Keyan Scenic Area in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province

Transportation guide: There are buses available, but it is recommended to Highlight features: The stone scenery in Keyan is not purely natural. It has been created by generations of quarrying since the Three Kingdoms period, resulting in numerous stone walls and gorges. Among many works, the Keyan Big Buddha is the most representative. This Buddha is modeled after Maitreya Buddha, 20.8 meters high, in a seated posture. The Buddha's left hand rests on his knee, and his right hand is raised in a gesture of expounding the scriptures, known as the 'First Wonder of Keyan'. In addition to the Keyan Big Buddha, I personally recommend 'Spring Dawn of the Yue Girl'. The most touching is the Water Town Social Stage, a three-sided waterfront building that hosts performances on weekends, singing local Shaoxing operas such as Yue Opera, Lotus Fall, Shao Opera, etc., perfectly restoring Lu Xun's famous work 'Social Drama'. In Luzhen, you must visit the Town Hall. The highlight here is the situational performance, which takes you into the novel. Luzhen presents the characters mentioned by Mr. Lu Xun, such as Ah Q, Xianglin's wife, Lu Siye, Kong Yiji, Fake Foreign Devil, Wu Ma, Little D, etc., in the form of live actors. Opening hours: 8:00-16:30 Ticket price: 130 yuan, online purchase 115 Enjoy the autumn scenery. The Daxianglin Scenic Area is rich in vegetation. The most beautiful season in the scenic area is the autumn when osmanthus flowers bloom. The park has a group of ancient osmanthus trees from the Song Dynasty, which are lush and stretch for miles. The fragrance drifts with the wind for miles, intoxicating people. Taste the Buddha's philosophy. The scenic area is also the source of Buddhist culture. Longhua Temple and Tushita Heaven Palace are representative works. Especially Tushita Heaven Palace, it is definitely a landmark building in the scenic area. Looking down at Tushita Heaven Palace from the sky gives a different feeling. Especially when there are clouds and fog, the palace theme is sometimes submerged Shaoxing Tips: 1. The Keyan Scenic Area is composed of multiple sub-scenic areas. The tour time is 3-4 hours. If you include photo time, it is usually around 5 hours. Please arrange your energy reasonably. 2. This scenic area is a culmination of Jiangnan water town scenery and culture. It is recommended to read Lu Xun's novels before visiting. From virtual to reality, it's more fun to visit this way.

A Must Visit Gem in Shaoxing 🛶

I went to Shaoxing once on a day trip, but had no idea about this wonderful place until I stumbled on pictures of it! The Keyan Scenic Area is HUGE! It consists of three parts: 1️⃣ Tiangong Stone Buddha 2️⃣ Jianhu Scenic Area 3️⃣ Luzhen old town I went there during National week and made sure to arrive as early as possible, up to booking a hotel nearby. I started with the Tiangong Budhha which is where most people flock! The Stone Buddha was very impressive 👌🏼 The atmosphere was so calm and peaceful 😌 until the crowd arrived an hour later. There’s also relics, colorful paintings depicting history and temples. As you walk further, you’ll reach the Jian Lake Scenic area which was so picturesque with mountains and nature as backdrop! Wupeng boats native to Shaoxing on the lake were so charming! The entrance ticket includes 2 boat rides. The first will take you to a small island which felt rather plain. There was a restaurant, yellow wine sellers and a glass bridge which required an extra 20¥. I just walked to the exit where I caught the other boat taking tourists to Luxun’s old town. Luxun’s old town was lovely! There were restaurants with local dishes, a small museum, live Chinese old songs, souvenir shops and Jiangnan Style water canals with cobblestone pathways! It was relaxing to wander around and get some snaps 📸 The entrance ticket is expensive, but worth it! It also includes the boat rides. Entrance 🎫: 130¥ How to go ➡️Keyan Scenic Area, 柯岩风景区 I stayed at Mirror Lake hotel which is a 5 -10 min walk to the entrance. There’s a metro line connecting Shaoxing line 1 to Hangzhou line 5 which was a convenient option for me coming from Hangzhou. Taxi ride to the hotel/entrance is about 20 mins from Mingzhu Square 🚇 station, 明珠广场 #fallingforfall #buddha #scenicspotguide #scenicspotguide #naturelover #naturescapes #boatride #boattour #shaoxing #zhejiang

MUST VISIT PLACE IN SHAOXING!

A beautiful and peaceful place that is totally worth visiting. It has traditional architecture, greenery everywhere and has a huge Buddha carved in a rock which is stunning! . . . . #staycation #nationalpark #summervacation #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #couplestrip #adventure #naturalwonders #buddha #shaoxing

Shaoxing Keyan Scenic Area(绍兴柯岩风景区)

Shaoxing Keyan Scenic Area(绍兴柯岩风景区) is about 45-60 minutes bus from downtown. The scenic area welcomes its visitors with 10 meter forest greenery, while suddenly surprises you with an open view of a lake with a rock stone standing in it, and another rock stone besides it. Stunning as they are😘😍 The scenic area are divided into 3 main parts: 1⃣Keyan(柯岩) where you can enjoy the rocks, cliff, a small lake, and temple. 2⃣ Jianhu(鉴湖): sailing in the super huge lake, enjoy the breeze and greenery around the lake. 3⃣ Luzhen(鲁镇): where the famous writer Luxun wrote about the theater in his childhood, as well as some steams along the small Luther. 📍浙江省绍兴市柯桥区柯岩大道558号 🕙 8:00 -16:30 💰 Tickets: 130 RMB for Full package of Keyan柯岩+ Luzhen鲁镇+Jianhu鉴湖+boat, but can buy on Ctrip for 115 RMB only. #naturalwonders#summervacation#urbanexplorer

Shaoxing Keyan Scenic Area

This is a must see when you are in Shaoxing. The area is so huge you can spend the whole day going around places. If you are into history, this place means a lot to the people of Shaoxing. Th entrance ticket is 130 rmb and i can say that it is really worth it. The map shows where to start and where to end so it is really very convenient and easy to travel. In most of the places it will also show where you are so you will not get lost. I was also surprised because most of the places have descriptions in English so i was able to understand. At the end of the journey, there are lots and lots of stores and restaurants so you can eat after walking for a long time. #besttrip#urbanexplorer

Keqiao Ancient Town Scenic Area

This place tries to preserve old style houses near the river. The place is so huge and some structures are still under construction. Its a good place to just wander around and get lost. There are lots of establishments so i believe its gonna be super busy place when all the construction is done and tourists flock in this place. #besttrip#urbanexplorer

I followed the trend and went to Shaoxing to share my favorite photo spot

Mr. Muxin said Jiangnan without bones is not only Suzhou, but Jiangnan with bones must be seen in Shaoxing. What is Jiangnan? Jiangnan can be: Wanting to compare West Lake to Xizi, always suitable whether heavily or lightly made up (Hangzhou), or it can be: When you arrive in Gusu, you see every household rests by the river (Suzhou), or it can be: The picturesque water towns of Jiangnan, where houses extend and wind chimes sound pleasing (Wuzhen)... But I prefer Yellow wine and black-awning boats, Shaoxing intoxicates Jiangnan Here there is the unique gentleness of Jiangnan And a bit of the temperament and spirit of literati. Next, I will share the photo spots from this trip to Shaoxing Great shots at every location❗ ✅Luzhen Lu Xun once mentioned Luzhen in 'Kong Yiji', which is the hometown of his grandmother in his writings: as a child, he would row boats at night with local friends to the neighboring village to watch the opera, with the sound of the wind by his ears, the splashing of water at the bow, black-awning boats, black felt hats, and bluestone slabs... Luzhen is an ancient town rebuilt based on Lu Xun's novels, where the Lu Mansion, Kuiwen Pavilion, and Ah Q's Tugou Shrine mentioned in the stories are all presented. 📍Ying'en Bridge (Picture 1) ✅Keyan Keyan is mainly famous for its stone scenery, and the most famous here is the Tiangong Great Buddha, carved during the Sui and Tang dynasties, situated among giant solitary rocks and standing above the pool water, it has been there for over 1600 years. 📍Diting Pavilion (Picture 2), Tiangong Great Buddha (Picture 3) 💴Tickets: Keyan 80, painted boat: 15, black-awning boat 35, Luzhen opera performance 128 ✅Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy The hometown of Wang Xizhi, the Sage of Calligraphy, and Cai Yuanpei, a leading scholar, has already become one of the hot spots in Shaoxing, especially the Ink Pool, where crowds line up to take photos, wearing Quanzhou's hairpin flower attire and Hanfu. I personally suggest taking a walk through the local alleys, which is quite interesting. 📍Roadside coffee shop (Picture 4) ✅Bazi Bridge Song Jiatai's 'Kuaiji Annals' states: 'Bazi Bridge, located in the southeast of the prefectural city. Two bridges are opposite and slanted, shaped like the character '八' (eight), hence the name.' The bridge is built at the confluence of three rivers, with one bridge spanning all three. Compared to the Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy, there are fewer tourists here, making it a very comfortable place to stroll. 📍Dongshuang Bridge and Wangchun Bridge (Pictures 5, 6) ✅Jiemin Library The same photo spot as actress Liu Shishi, it is really beautiful, especially a screen wall, adorned with rocks and complemented by white walls and black tiles, this is the Eastern aesthetics that China has come to understand. 📍Entrance (Picture 7), inside the library (Picture 8) ✅Xixiao Road Historical District The filming location of the movie 'The Summer of Xixiao River', this is a very well-preserved old district, with old walls, small rivers, and bluestone roads. There are not many spots for taking great photos, but it is very original, and basically, it is the local people who live here. 📍Houses along the river (Picture 10)

Ke Rock Scenic Area in spring

April 7, 2024, visiting the Ke Rock Scenic Area. 1. Transportation in the scenic area: Shaoxing public transportation is very convenient. We took the 177 bus from the Lu Xun's Hometown Scenic Area, and it took about 1 hour and 20 minutes to reach the scenic area directly. 2. Tickets: The scenic area is very large, including Ke Rock Scenic Area, Jian Lake Scenic Area, and Lu Town, three parts. Booking tickets on Ctrip, the full ticket is 90 yuan, and the discounted ticket (60-70 years old, 55 yuan), including a one-way ticket for the painted boat cruise. When we arrived at the Ke Rock Scenic Area, it was raining heavily, and we visited in the rain. 3. Features of the scenic area: 1. Ke Rock Scenic Area: The main features are the 'Cloud Bone' and the Stone Buddha. The Stone Buddha, also known as 'Heavenly Crafted Buddha', was carved by our ancestors more than 1400 years ago. The 'Cloud Bone' is a giant rock over 30 meters high, larger at the top and smaller at the bottom, with the narrowest part at the base being just over 1 meter wide. It was already formed during the period of Sun Quan in the Three Kingdoms, with at least 1800 years of history. These two uniquely shaped landscapes have become historical testimonies left behind after ancient stone mining, and are very iconic. In addition, there is a Puzhao Temple in the scenic area, as well as some relics left from ancient stone mining. 2. Jian Lake Scenic Area: Main attractions include the Nine-Turn Bridge, black-awning boats, and the ancient towpath, which are very characteristic of the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River, especially now in mid-spring, with green willow branches, small bridges over flowing water, and black-awning boats, presenting a beautiful spring scene of the south. 3. Lu Town is a man-made scenic area based on scenes described in Mr. Lu Xun's works such as 'The True Story of Ah Q' and others. It features traditional opera, double-sided opera houses, small bridges over flowing water, black-awning boats, and scenes with characters like Ah Q and Mother Wu, allowing visitors to reminisce and experience the life scenes from Mr. Lu Xun's childhood.

Keyan scenic area in Shaoxing definitely worth a visit.

I recently visited Shaoxing, and not only is Lu Xun's hometown worth visiting, but the Keyan Scenic Area is even more worthwhile

With the May Day holiday approaching, it's a perfect time for a princess to go on an autumn outing‼️ If you have time to come to Shaoxing, don't just stick to Lu Xun's hometown and the Cangqiao Straight Street. The Keyan Scenic Area, this historically rich scenic spot is definitely not to be missed‼️ ▪️ I won't allow any sisters to miss out on seeing the Keyan Scenic Area on a sunny day A casual outdoor snapshot is very beautiful~ In this tranquil nature, one can steal a leisurely half-day 📸 The autumn in Keyan seems to linger in spring, keeping time at a standstill here, turning it into poetry🍂 The scenic area is large, including Keyan, Jianhu, and Luzhen in three sections 💥Recommended travel route Keyan entrance - Tiangong Great Buddha, Yunbone - Water Stage - Hundred Boats Dock - Jianhu - Ancient Towpath - Jiudao Dock - Painted Boat - Luzhen Theater to watch 'Luzhen Town Opera' - Stroll through Luzhen ▪️ 🏞Scenic Area: Keyan Scenic Area 📍Address: Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🕐Time: 7:30—17:00 🎟Ticket: Bought a package ticket for 158 yuan/person (includes scenic area admission + painted boat + social drama) Taking a black-awning boat costs an additional 40 yuan/boat 🅿️Parking: The scenic area has a large and convenient parking lot

One-day tour to Keyan Scenic Area in Shaoxing from Hangzhou, serene and leisurely

Hangzhou departure one-day itinerary Free admission tickets before the end of March, a minimum purchase of a 15 yuan painting boat ticket is required to enter the scenic area Outbound: Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to Mingzhu Square, then take a taxi to the scenic area Return: Walk to the exit, take the free scenic area bus to Qingfangcheng Station, then take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 back to Hangzhou The tour takes about 3-4 hours The round trip takes about 4 hours in total Perfect for a day trip

Instead of squeezing through the crowds at Lu Xun's hometown in Shaoxing, why not visit the equally beautiful Keqiao Keyan Scenic Area?

The vegetation is reviving, and everything is lush green🍃 As the temperature gradually warms up, the air is filled with a refreshing scent, and I just love this season with its gentle breezes～ Pick a sunny day, wake up 💤 and set off for a day trip to the Keyan Scenic Area in Shaoxing from Hangzhou👯👭👫 ▫️ 👀Here's our lazy person's travel itinerary: Sleep in till you wake up naturally, leave Hangzhou at noon - Keyan Scenic Area parking lot - Lutown Grand Theatre to watch 'Lutown Community Opera' - Lutown - Keyan - Baichuan Dock - Wupeng Boat tour of Jian Lake - Ancient Towpath Dock - Ancient Towpath - Jiudao Dock - Huafang Boat - Lutown Grand Theatre Dock - Lutown ✓Feel the vitality of trees and absorb energy in spring ✓Visit the ancient quarry relics and check in at the same big Buddha from 'The Legend of the Floating Monastery' ✓Experience the unique Wupeng boat and enjoy the beauty of Jian Lake ✓Immerse yourself in the charm of Lutown Community Opera ▫️ 📍Location: Keyan Scenic Area, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City ⏰Opening hours: 7:30-17:30 🎫Ticket: We bought the tickets online for 158/person package (including scenic area ticket + boat ticket + community opera) 🚇Transportation: One hour by car from Hangzhou, and also one hour by subway 🅿️Parking: 5 yuan/hour 🥡About dining: Xunbaoji, KFC, Starbucks, various Shaoxing snacks, etc. 🏘About accommodation: Kaiyuan·Lujia Inn, Huazhu·Jianshui Pavilion, Qishe Yisu Homestay, etc. ▫️ Tips: ☑️Enter the scenic area from Keyan Scenic Area, the tourist service center is on the left (next to Xunbaoji), the entrance to Keyan Scenic Area is on the right (next to 711 convenience store), and just keep going straight for the entrance to Lutown. ☑️To visit the Jian Lake area, you need to take a boat from Keyan Baichuan Dock, and after getting off at the dock, walk over the Ancient Towpath to reach it ☑️At Jiudao Dock in Jian Lake area, take a boat to reach Lutown Theatre Dock~ Just in time to watch the Lutown Community Opera performance

Just got back from Shaoxing and here's a free tour route for you

💡The grand tour route revealed: Keyan | Luzhen | Jianhuli, free to visit until March 31st. Seize the opportunity! 📍【Luzhen】Immerse yourself in the world of Jiangnan water towns depicted in Lu Xun's writings. Drift in the gentle waves of the ancient town, listen to the social opera on a boat, and experience the added folk customs during the Lantern Festival. A variety of special activities are presented: waterborne social opera performances of classics, alternating Yue opera and local repertoires on the double-sided stage; as night falls, waterborne song and dance paired with a light show illuminate the town, and the unprecedented spectacle of the bench dragon parade is bustling and extraordinary! 🏮【Lantern Festival Tea Banquet】The long street banquet is set, with glutinous rice balls rolling, tea fragrance overflowing, and a dazzling array of exquisite pastries, recreating the charm of traditional intangible cultural heritage, with lantern riddles adding to the festive atmosphere. 🔍【Keyan】Explore the wonders of the stone walls, with the huge Buddha statue standing in the lake awe-inspiring. Stroll along the ancient towpath or leisurely take a boat through the green waves, feeling the historical heritage. 🏞️【Jianhuli】Just a few steps away, enjoy the lake and mountain scenery. The Lake Heart Pioneer Bookstore is like a pearl, with a literary atmosphere coming towards you. At night, the dazzling iron flowers and passionate dragon dance performances make for an audio-visual feast not to be missed. 📢Practical Tips: • The free period for Keyan & Luzhen lasts until the end of March. If your schedule is tight, it is recommended to prioritize these two places, then leisurely head to Jianhuli; • Want to save energy? Consider taking a painted boat directly from Keyan to Luzhen, relaxing and comfortable; • It is worth mentioning that the whole journey is pet-friendly, so bring your little dog 🐶 along for the exploration! Quickly save this in-depth Shaoxing travel guide, take advantage of the beautiful spring light, and set off to explore the poetic beauty of Jiangnan! Remember to share it with your friends and plan your next trip together~

Spring Outing to Keqiao Keyan Scenic Area | A Journey Through a Thousand Years of Wu Yue Culture

Keyan Scenic Area is located in Keqiao District, Shaoxing, with convenient transportation. There are multiple bus routes such as 177, 811, 812, 816 that can reach the destination. Keyan Scenic Area dates back to the Han Dynasty, with a history of more than 1,800 years. It is characterized by ancient Yue culture, remnants of ancient quarrying, and integrates the charm of Shaoxing water town, ancient quarrying landscapes, and forest ecology into one scenic and historic area. Since the Three Kingdoms period, quarrying through the ages has created numerous natural landscapes such as stone walls and boulders; during the Sui and Tang dynasties, three generations of stonemasons carved over a century to create the wondrous 'Cloud Bone' rocks and the meticulously sculpted Maitreya stone Buddha. Over the centuries, with the embellishment of natural landscapes and the involvement of religious culture, along with the contributions of literati, by the Qing Dynasty, the famous 'Eight Sights of Keyan' had been formed. Among them are the Maitreya Buddha statue, Cloud Bone, Qixing Rock, and Canhua Cave that showcase the stone scenery, as well as water scenes like Wubridge Stepping Moon and Nanyang Autumn Boating, making it a treasure trove of tourism resources where natural scenery and cultural resources converge.

The scenery at the Shaoxing Keyan Scenic Area is quite beautiful, and it's really crowded with people

I went to the Shaoxing Keyan Scenic Area last weekend. Until the end of March, admission is free🎫, so there are really a lot of people~ Those who plan to visit should be mentally prepared☺️ Admission is free🎫, the painted boat costs 15r (recommended, otherwise you have to walk back), the rowing boat costs 35r (depending on personal needs), and there are some amusement facilities in the scenic area that charge separately💰) Parking🅿️ There is a very large parking lot at the entrance, which can accommodate even on holidays, and it costs 10r for 4 hours. There is also a free🆓 tourist shuttle bus at the entrance of the scenic area. The Keyan Scenic Area consists of Keyan, Jianhu, and Luzhen, and the scenery is still very beautiful. The ancient town also has a lot of character, with small bridges over flowing water, pavilions, and towers. The usual route is to enter from the Keyan Scenic Area, walk to Jianhu to take a painted boat, and then visit Luzhen to stroll around the ancient streets😉 ‼️During the free🎫 period, it is recommended to do the reverse, first go to Luzhen, to avoid the large crowds😉😉 for a better experience~ ‼️If you don't plan to take the painted boat, you need to go to the tourist center at the entrance of the scenic area to get a free🆓 ticket

The Keyan Scenic Area, with its profound cultural heritage of ancient Yue, is a renowned place of interest

The birthplace of the black-awning boat and the black felt hat: The Keyan Scenic Area in Shaoxing dates back to the Han Dynasty, with a history of over 1,800 years. Covering an area of 6.87 square kilometers, it embodies the ancient Yue culture and is characterized by the remnants of ancient quarrying. Integrating the charm of Shaoxing's water towns, the legacy of ancient quarrying, and the ecology of forests, it includes four major scenic spots: Keyan, Jianhu, Luzhen, and Xianglin. The area boasts beautiful natural scenery and a rich cultural landscape, encompassing Shaoxing's water culture, stone culture, bridge culture, wine culture, as well as the culture of notable figures, folk culture, and opera culture, all in one place. Its peculiar rock formation 'Yun Gu' has stood tall for thousands of years. From a distance, it looks like a wisp of smoke rising into the air, earning it the name 'Furnace Pillar in Clear Smoke,' a unique marvel through the ages.

Without visiting Leshan, there is also a thousand-year-old giant Buddha in Shaoxing, Zhejiang

The Buddha was completed during the Tang Dynasty, contemporary with the Leshan Giant Buddha in Sichuan, and has been around for more than 1300 years. This ancient stone Buddha is located in the Keqiao District's Keyan Scenic Area of today's Zhejiang Shaoxing. - This Buddha is also known as the Tiangong Buddha, with a height of 20.8 meters, made entirely of stone. The lower part of the statue is connected to the rock, making it seem as though the Buddha was excavated from the stone itself. The exquisite stone carving craftsmanship is still admired to this day. - 📖 Travel Tips: Ticketed travel route: Keyan → Jianhu → Luzhen (no reservation required) Free admission travel route: Southeast entrance of Luzhen → Walk to Luzhen 📍 Address: Keyan Scenic Area, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang ✅ Best seasons for visiting: Spring, Summer ⏰ Duration of visit: About 2-3 hours Ticket price: 100 (includes Keyan, Jianhu, and a ride on a painted boat) 🚗 Self-driving: Navigate to Keyan Scenic Area 🚇 Subway + Bus: Route 1️⃣ Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to Mingzhu Square Station, then transfer to the 'Jianhu No. Bus Line' (towards Qiu Lake Bus Station) at 'Metro Mingzhu Square South' bus stop, and get off at Keyan Scenic Area Station. Route 2️⃣ Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to China Light & Textile City Station Exit C, then transfer to bus route 805 (towards Qiu Lake Bus Station) at 'Metro China Light & Textile City Station' bus stop, and get off at Keyan Scenic Area Station. Unique ways to enjoy the visit: 1. Take a Wupeng boat ride along the way, which allows you to leisurely appreciate the scenery and experience the Jiangnan folk customs of small bridges, flowing water, and Wupeng boats. 2. Book tickets for Luzhen's traditional opera in advance, and after visiting Keyan and Jianhu, you can watch a drama based on the stories from Lu Xun's novels in Luzhen. - Tips: 1. There are various ticket options, including Keyan and Jianhu scenic areas. Luzhen scenic area is open for free, and you can walk into Luzhen from the southeast entrance. Luzhen's traditional opera requires a separate booking, with tickets priced at 128💰. The price is not cheap, but it is highly recommended. 2. The 'One Wupeng Boat, One Painted Boat' ticket combination is recommended, priced at 130, with a discounted price of 90 for children between 1.2-1.5 meters tall and seniors aged 60-70. This combination allows you to experience two types of boats, which is quite a great experience. 3. Most of the food options are inside Luzhen, with local snacks and some local gourmet shops. At the entrance/exit, there are KFC, Starbucks, and a local Shaoxing restaurant 'Xunbaoji', which has fewer people queuing.

Checked in at Keyan Scenic Area

The Keyan Scenic Area not only boasts beautiful natural scenery but also a long history and culture, akin to a museum, allowing visitors to savor the charm of the ages. Keyan Scenic Area, a masterpiece of nature, is a great destination for people to get close to nature and enjoy outdoor activities.

KeYan Scenic Area

🔸KeYan is worth a visit, Luzhen and Jianhu are very average. KeYan+Luzhen+Jianhu are group scenic spots According to the official tour route, you can avoid backtracking (i.e., KeYan→Baichuan Wharf by boat→Jianhu→Jianhu Jiudao by boat→Luzhen, or the reverse itinerary) But‼️You must take a boat【The boat costs 30/person, and you can also take a Wupeng boat with various packages】 ❗️❗️❗️KeYan and Luzhen both have only one entrance and exit (i.e., the exit and entrance are the same), the two intersections connecting them are closed and not open, unless you take a boat to Jianhu for a round trip【It's not always on the boat, you need to get off the boat at the ancient towpath wharf, walk to Jianhu Jiudao wharf, and queue up again (it's frustrating when there are a lot of people in line)】 ❌Avoid, Jianhu Scenic Area has no entrance or exit. You can only walk along the lake for about a kilometer, return to Baichuan Wharf (i.e., within KeYan Scenic Area), and cannot go to Luzhen, nor can you go to the road where cars can pass. 🔸Tour: KeYan, worth a visit. The old quarry, the natural environment is beautiful, the Buddha is ingeniously crafted. Luzhen, a tourist town newly built according to Lu Xun's text, is all businesses and hotels. You can go to see 'Luzhen She Drama', a visual performance. Jianhu, there's not much to see, to let tourists go there to consume, you can pay to see the glass plank road. 🔸Transportation: Take the bus to KeYan Scenic Area Station, it's a bit far to walk in (about fifteen minutes). The tourist bus is free, but the departure time is relatively long, it depends on luck. Taxis and self-driving can reach the parking lot, about five minutes walk to the entrance. 🔸Tickets: Until the end of March 2023, free tickets, free tickets need to be collected at the tourist center (❕In two directions from the entrance of KeYan Scenic Area, pay attention to the map) Online tickets are paid tickets with boat tickets. 🔻Summary: You can only tour KeYan Scenic Area, circle back. To watch 'Luzhen She Drama', you need to enter from the entrance of Luzhen, or leave enough time to go around KeYan+Jianhu and then watch the performance, but the time may not be well controlled. (🔆It is recommended to go to Luzhen first, watch the performance, take a boat from Luzhen's wharf to Jianhu+KeYan, and finally exit from KeYan's exit)

Ke Yan has been since the Three Kingdoms, experienced generations of stone masons to cut and quarry, out of a lot of different forms of boulders, the world's first stone is in Ke Yan

Literati and ink guests also often visit,. Ke Yan has been since the Three Kingdoms, experienced generations of stone masons to cut and quarry, out of a lot of different forms of boulders, the world's first stone is in Ke Yan. Literati and ink guests also often visit, leaving a lot of beautiful text. The felt hat pavilion, Yue culture celebrity square, etc. built by later generations also have their own characteristics. Because the area is large, so various landscapes do not interfere with each other, walk a section to see some scenery, it is quite flavorful.

Shaoxing trip

🚗🚗🚗Travel route: Day1: Hidden Landlord Xiao Deng's Apartment (Cangqiao Straight Street Branch)→Qingteng Bookstore→Xu Wei Art Museum→Book Sage's Hometown→Shen Garden→Eight Character Bridge→West Small Road Historical Block→Guangming•Suxin Homestay Day2: Guangming•Suxin Homestay→East Lake→Yangcha Lake→Ci Wu Da Mian (E-commerce Park Store)→Anchang Ancient Town Day3: Ci Wu Da Mian (E-commerce Park Store)→Shaoxing Ke Rock Scenic Area

Visit the Keyan Scenic Area in autumn and experience over 1800 years of cultural history

Autumn is here, and it's a great time for autumn outings. The Keyan Scenic Area is a unique scenic spot that combines natural scenery and cultural landscapes, with a history of more than 1800 years. It is located to the west of Shaoxing and east of Hangzhou, with a superior geographical location. It is mainly composed of Keyan, Luzhen, and Jianhu, three major scenic spots, and is a national 4A level tourist attraction. The core scenic area of Keyan has four major attractions: Stone Buddha, Mirror Water Bay, Yuezhong Celebrity Garden, and Yuanshan Garden, fully reflecting the stone culture, Buddhist culture, and celebrity culture. The iconic 'Heavenly Buddha' is one of the four major stone Buddhas in Zhejiang. The 'Cloud Bone', a strange stone that has stood still for thousands of years, is known as the 'First Stone in the World'. There are also cliff inscriptions, echo walls, stone carved lotus platforms, and other attractions, with many highlights. Jianhu Scenic Area, which brings together water culture, bridge culture, and wine culture. It is especially suitable for touring by awning boat, experiencing 'people in the mirror'. The ancient towpath, the Eastern Han Dynasty flute pavilion, the Five Bridges Moonwalk, and other attractions fully demonstrate the beauty of the Jiangnan water town. Moreover, the Jianhu Water Conservancy Project is the oldest irrigation project in the Jiangnan region of our country. Luzhen Scenic Area is the first Lu Xun cultural theme scenic area in China. The crisscrossing river channels and water alleys, the flying eaves and corners of the stage towers, the row upon row of shops, the scenic area restores the Shaoxing water town style in Lu Xun's writings. When you stroll through the ancient streets, you may also encounter staff playing characters like Xianglin's wife, Kong Yiji, and Lu Si's old man, giving you an immersive experience.

Visit the Keyan Scenic Area in autumn

On November 18th, I went for a walk in Keyan with friends. It's autumn, and the warm sun is very comfortable. The temple in Keyan, which has not been open for a long time, is also open. Take a walk and enjoy the slow life of Shaoxing. After watching a round of She opera, I still recommend it. Immersive performance scenes, different insights after different experiences.

Ke Yan Scenic Area

This is a place where you can see the mountains ⛰️ (Keyan), the water (Jianhu), and the people (Luzhen). Ke Yan: Stone, originally a quarry with many stone carvings on the mountain, shaded by trees, suitable for walking. Jianhu Lake: It's just a big lake. To reach the Jianhu Lake pier, you need to walk a long way, and there are not many trees along the way. Lu Town: A virtual novel in Lu Xun's works. Enter by taking a boat from Jianhu Lake and there are places to eat in the direction of the exit. Route: 1. Keyan - Jianhu - Luzhen 2. Luzhen - Jianhu - Keyan Lu Town is free. If you go left at the entrance, you will reach the entrance of Lu Town. If you go right, you will reach the entrance of Keyan.

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Keyan in Shaoxing is famous for its stone scenery. In particular, a piece of stone called "cloud bone", straight into the sky from the ground, wide and narrow, only 4 meters at the bottom, called a must, known as "the world's first stone." The history of Ke Yan can be traced back to the Han Dynasty. About 1800 years ago, it was still a quarry. The quality of Shaoxing's stone is good. Now there are several scenic spots in Shaoxing developed on the basis of quarry. From the beginning of the Three Kingdoms period and more than 400 years later, a large mountain of Keshan was dug up. This is a scenic spot dug by hand. During the reign of the Tang and the Tang Dynasties, the three generations of stone granules of the grandparents and grandsons have been excavated into a strange stone "cloud bone" and a carved Maitreya stone Buddha. Today is the most eye-catching attraction in the Keyan scenic spot. Puzhao Temple is a Tang Dynasty-style temple built on the mountain, just beside the cloud. With the embellishment of natural landscapes and the involvement of religious culture, coupled with the narration of literati and ink, in the Qing Dynasty, the famous "Keyan Eight Scenes" has been formed. Keyan mountains and rivers reflect each other, the forests are lush all year round, and the stone bridge boats are beautiful, with the unique beauty of Jiangnan. The lake is slowly strolling on the awning boat. The ancient stage in the water is the most lively place in the ancient Shaoxing festival. Lu Xun has many descriptions in the novel.

Ke Rock Buddha was carved into the rock of the Tang Dynasty. It is like a Maitreya statue. It is carved from a rock about 10 feet high. It is 10.6 meters high. The method is very kind and beautiful. It is about studying ancient carving art. Very valuable. Cloud bone height is more than 30 meters, and the bottom circumference is only 4 meters. Far view is like a column of smoke, and it is lifted up, so it is also called "furnace and smoke." There is the word "cloud bone" engraved in the Guangxu period, the word is higher than the person. The top of the cypress is green and the lychee is slanting. According to the text, the age of the tree has been more than a thousand years. According to legend, the painter of the Song Dynasty, Mi Fu, loves stone, sees the bones and "mad", and keeps the number of days.

The scenic area began in the Han Dynasty and has a history of more than 1,800 years. The total area is 6.87 square kilometers. The ancient Yue culture is the connotation. The ancient quarry stone features are featured. The scenery of Shaoxing water town, the ancient quarry stone landscape and the mountain forest ecology In one of the scenic spots.