Xi Shi's Hometown

✅Must Experience: Hometown of Xi Shi - Attraction: Just an hour's drive from Hangzhou. Upon arrival, you can take a walk along the Huan Sha River first, then step into the Xi Shi Temple to uncover the story of the beauty that sank fish. Next, visit the ancient fishing village of Lu Wei Bay to see the original look of a southern ancient village. You can also visit the Chinese Famous Women Museum, where you can travel through time and space in the light and mist, conversing with the extraordinary women of a thousand years ago. 🍽Dining Recommendation: - Cuisine: On Ancient Yue Street, you can taste authentic local snacks, such as Xi Shi tofu and reunion cakes, each bite filled with the local flavor of Xi Shi's hometown. 🚉Transportation Strategy: - Transportation: It is recommended to drive there, as there is a parking lot at the entrance of the scenic area. If taking the high-speed train, you can get off at Zhuji Station and take a taxi to the scenic area, which takes about 20 minutes. 🏨Hotel Environment: - Accommodation: The Xi Shi Hometown Guan Tang Garden-style Hotel at the entrance of the scenic area is recommended for its full oriental poetic holiday vibe. 🌟Highlights and Features: In this poetic land, there is a place that carries a thousand years of history and legend, which is the hometown of Xi Shi. Here, beauty is synonymous. The quaint architecture and the leisurely streets all tell the stories of the past. Every step seems to enter the tunnel of time, taking you back to that era of stunning beauty. Xi Shi, the woman who captivated a nation with her beauty, left a deep imprint on this land with her beauty and talent. Stepping into Xi Shi's hometown, it's as if you can feel her presence and see her graceful figure. The ancient bridge stretches across the babbling water, as if whispering the past's every detail. The weeping willows by the river sway in the wind, just like Xi Shi's hair, soft and touching. Every plant and tile here reveals a rich cultural heritage. Walking among them is like being in a painting of a Jiangnan water town, intoxicating and unforgettable. The hometown of Xi Shi is not just a scenic spot, but also a spiritual home. It allows us to appreciate the charm of a thousand years of culture and to feel that eternal beauty.

Visiting Zhuji in Shaoxing, one must take a look at the hometown of Xi Shi. I particularly enjoy strolling along the wooden walkway by the Puyang River, hearing the sound of my footsteps on the wooden planks, breathing in the fresh oxygen, and feeling quite comfortable in the warm sunshine of summer. Xi Shi, the foremost of the ancient Four Beauties of China, was born in Huan Sha Village, south of Zhuji city. The well-known story of 'sinking fish' originates from Xi Shi washing silk. Xi Shi's hometown is located in the central district of Zhuji city, featuring attractions such as the Statue of the Lady Washing Silk, the Gallery of Famous Women in Chinese History, Fan Li Temple, Yongshou Temple, Xi Shi Temple, and Golden Rooster Mountain. At night or during festivals, there are also large-scale performances to enjoy. 📍Address: No. 2, Chuluo East Road, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🎫Ticket: Free 🚘Transportation Strategy 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Xi Shi's hometown, there is a parking lot at the entrance, 10r per day 🚌Bus: Route 21, Y2, etc. ⭐Must-visit Attractions 1️⃣Statue of the Lady Washing Silk Located near the Huan Sha Bridge, along the Puyang River, the group of statues recreates the scene of the lady washing clothes. 2️⃣Gallery of Famous Women in Chinese History An exhibition hall themed around famous Chinese women from various dynasties, which requires a separate fee. 45r during the day, 20r at night, joint ticket with Xi Shi Temple for 80r 3️⃣Fan Li Temple Includes Fan Li Temple, God of Wealth Temple, Kuixing Pavilion, Three Stars Temple, and other buildings. You can get three incense sticks for free in the God of Wealth Temple to pray for blessings. 4️⃣Xi Shi Beach Legend has it that Xi Shi often washed silk on this beach, hence the name. It is not open to the public now, but if there is a large music performance, it will be held here. 5️⃣Yongshou Temple The highest building in the scenic area is Yongshou Temple, also known as Taishan Temple, located on Golden Rooster Mountain. You need to climb a long staircase to the top to enter the temple. Inside the temple, there are the East Emperor Hall, the Hall of the Western Three Saints, the Sutra Hall, and the monks' dormitory. Xi Shi's hometown shows two different sides during the day and at night, each with its own charm. If you come at night, there is a large-scale original immersive performance show 'Dream of Xi Shi' that makes a stunning appearance in the Zheng Family Ancestral Hall. Through various legends of Xi Shi, it showcases the charm of women. If you visit during holidays, there will be a water-based live performance 'Dream of Hometown' on the Lotus Pond, offering an encounter with a cross-time trend of national style.

A Visit to the Hometown of Xishi: A Little Regret Amidst the Verdant Scenery With great anticipation, I set foot in the hometown of Xishi, hoping to witness the splendor of the blooming hydrangeas. However, to my disappointment, they had already withered. Just like those beautiful moments missed, it always brings a sense of regret. Still harboring a bit of unwillingness to let go, I went to the Xishi Temple, hoping to find some solace there. Yet, what made me feel even more dejected was that Xishi Temple had been closed since April 7th. The tightly shut doors seemed to be telling an unfinished story. Nevertheless, the hometown of Xishi is not only about loss. Walking through this verdant land, I felt the vitality and vigor of nature. The lush trees and the green grasslands were refreshing to the soul. Despite some regrets, the beauty of Xishi's hometown is still worth a visit. Perhaps on my next trip, the hydrangeas will bloom again, and Xishi Temple will reopen. For now, I just wish to treasure this beauty in my heart, looking forward to the next encounter.

Today I checked in these places, the 3rd stop of my tour in Zhejiang. !!First, go to the Wuxie Scenic Area which closes at 17:00! Xi Shi's hometown can be visited at night. After touring Wuxie, it's still daylight to see the daytime scenery in Xi Shi's hometown, and it's just right to tour at night after dinner) tips: Do a good job of sun protection, check the weather before going out (Hotel: Hongheng Hotel (good cost performance, convenient for dining and supermarket downstairs; the room is also good, just a little bit poor in sound insulation, ￥142) Transportation: Taxi ※Hotel→Wuxie Scenic Area (13km, ￥27) ※Wuxie→Xi Shi's hometown (19km, ￥44) Food: Ciwu Noodles, Sesame Cake, Western Set Meal, Yellow Wine Ice Cream 5 Ciwu Noodles (5￥15, 9 downstairs of the hotel) Local specialty Ciwu Noodles (a kind of hand-made noodles), quite chewy, the taste is somewhat different, taste can Sesame Cake (one has 3 for ￥10, at Xi Shi's hometown) A ball made of glutinous rice, with brown sugar embedded in it, and coated with soybean flour. It's glutinous and sweet, those who haven't tried soybean flour can give it a try Sesame Cake (￥8, 9 at Xi Shi's hometown) The freshly baked one is bigger than my face. The appearance and taste are similar to Jinyun Sesame Cake, but it's thinner, so it's crispier when you eat it, and it crumbles when you take a bite