[Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province] Shen Garden Scenic Area.
Shen Garden Scenic Area,
located on Luxun Middle Road, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province,
east of Shaoxing Luxun's Hometown,
is a Song Dynasty garden.
Cultural History:
The garden was a private garden of a merchant surnamed Shen during the Southern Song Dynasty,
with a history of over 800 years.
It is famous worldwide for the tragic love story of Lu You and Tang Wan and the poem "Chaitou Feng."
Scenic Area Layout:
Mainly composed of three parts:
1. Historic Area:
Preserves Song Dynasty relics such as Guhuaxuan, Six Dynasties Well Pavilion, and Gourd Pond.
2. East Garden:
Also known as the "Lovers' Garden,"
featuring love-themed attractions like Magpie Bridge and Qiongyao Pond.
3. South Garden:
Houses the Lu You Memorial Hall,
showcasing the poet's life and works.
Famous Attractions:
Lu You Memorial Hall, Guhuaxuan, Gourd Pond, Banbi Pavilion, Shuanggui Hall, Chaitou Feng Stele, Wenmei Rail, Duanyun Stone, Song Well Pavilion, etc.
It is now a national 5A-level tourist attraction and a key national cultural relic protection unit.
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Opening Hours: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Ticket Price: 40 RMB
Transportation Information: (For Reference)
Metro:
Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1,
get off at Luxun Hometown Station,
then walk to Shen Garden.
Bus:
Take bus routes 8, 13, or 33 to reach the area.
Then start your visit.
Self-driving:
Navigation point:
Parking lots near Shen Garden Scenic Area.
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Overall Itinerary:
The host’s self-driving trip this time
· asted more than 10 days.
Starting from Shandong, the route included:
Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province:
Fengming Park.
Nanjing City:
Gaochun Old Street, Laizhu Zhou Park.
Zhoushan City, Zhejiang Province:
Putuo Mountain Scenic Area,
Peach Blossom Island Scenic Area.
Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province:
Zhaobao Mountain Phoenix Scenic Area,
Ningbo Museum,
Tianyi Pavilion, Yuehu Park,
Old Bund, Tianyi Square,
Yongfengku Ruins Park,
Drum Tower (Food Street),
Zhongshan Park,
Dongqian Lake Scenic Area
(Taogong Island, Little Putuo,
Southern Song Stone Carving Park),
Ayuwang Temple,
Hemudu Ruins Park.
Yuyao City:
Wang Yangming (Wang Shouren) Former Residence,
Yuyao Museum,
Longshan Park, Yangming Ancient Town.
Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province:
Luxun Hometown Scenic Area, Shen Garden,
Cangqiao Straight Street Historic District,
Fushan Park (King Yue Platform),
Calligraphy Sage’s Hometown, Keqiao Ancient Town,
Keyan Scenic Area,
Lanting Scenic Area,
Donghu Scenic Area,
Shaoxing Museum (New Building),
Jinghu National Wetland Park,
Huiji Mountain (Dayu Mausoleum) Scenic Area,
Huiji Mountain (Xianglu Peak) Scenic Area,
Huiji Mountain Doushuaitian Scenic Area,
Anchang Ancient Town.
Finally, wish you a pleasant journey. Keep it up!