Lu Town

Shaoxing, you're missing out by not promoting this ancient town, it's incredibly underrated, but truly beautiful, with hardly any tourists, making it an excellent spot for photography‼️ Grab your friends and head out for the weekend～ 🔸Lu Town 📍Location: Inside the Keyan Scenic Area at No. 588 Keyan Avenue, with a parking lot🅿️, parking is very convenient. 🎫Ticket: 🆓 ✅Lu Town recreates the Lu Town described in the writings of Lu Xun, with traditional opera performances, black-awning boats, white walls and black tiles, small bridges over flowing water, full of elements of the Jiangnan water towns, with ivy-covered narrow stone bridges that are really photogenic. ✅Stone bridges and black-awning boats are great for taking photos and checking in, really photogenic, and there are also places like the Kuiwen Pavilion and the opera stage, which are also excellent spots for taking pictures. ✅For food, I recommend the Treasure Hunt at the entrance, it's not astonishing, but it's standard and a place where locals would go for Shaoxing cuisine. ✅Next to Lu Town is the Keyan Scenic Area and Jian Lake, which can be arranged for a 1-2 day trip. If you're not in a hurry, staying in a homestay in the ancient town to enjoy the slow life is also very pleasant. This is the real hidden gem of Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai, but it's absolutely beautiful, a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and to relax and daydream～

Shaoxing is not just about the Lu Xun's hometown, Shen Garden, and the hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy in the city area... Keqiao has always been one of the must-visit spots in my heart! Keqiao originated in the Sui and Tang dynasties, and was an ancient quarry in Shaoxing, "Cliffs rise a thousand feet, perilous peaks locked in the mist". Through continuous mining, the divine work of nature has created variously shaped stone cliffs - Keqiao scenic area is divided into three parts: Keqiao, Jianhu, and Luzhen. The estimated time for a visit is about half a day - Luzhen→Luzhen Theatre Pier (take a painted boat)→Jianhu Wine Island Pier (disembark and walk)→Baiyu Long Dam→Jiuqu Bridge→Keqiao Great Buddha→Luzhen Painted boat 15 from Luzhen Theatre Pier to Jianhu Wine Island Pier or in reverse direction. Black-awning boat 35 from Baichuan Pier to Jiuqu Bridge Pier→Houmalu Lotus Pond→Ancient Towpath Pier The ancient quarry has created variously shaped stone cliffs, caves, pools, columns, and walls... Attractions include: Tian Gong Great Buddha, Yun Bone, Cliff Inscriptions, Ancient Qixingyan, etc. "Eight hundred li of Jianhu", not only does it have unique natural scenery, but also many historical sites. There is a long ancient towpath in the lake, also known as "Baiyu Long Dam", which was the channel for ancient people to tow boats and also a barrier for passing ships to avoid wind and waves Integrates the folk customs, architectural charm, and natural landscape of old Shaoxing water towns. Here you can go to Luzhen Grand Theatre to watch a "She Opera" from Lu Xun's writings Guazhu Lake Station→◆Taxi for 20 minutes. Navigation for self-driving: Keqiao Scenic Area No.2/No.3 parking lot. The scenic area is open until 16:30 at the latest (Luzhen is open all day for free)

Today we celebrated Lantern Festival in advance, just got back from a trip to Shaoxing with my parents and 🐶 Peach. I didn't expect the tour route we chose to be so much fun! The key is that the scenic area is free now, you can visit for free until 3.31! . 🚏Route: Keyan→Luzhen→Jianhu Li . ⭐Luzhen: A physical ancient town built based on Lu Xun's novels, a typical Jiangnan water town, where you can sit on a boat and watch social operas, a completely different experience. Today on Lantern Festival, we also saw many exciting activities here ✅Jianhu Yixi: A characteristic double-sided stage, with Yue opera and local plays to watch, and there are water song and dance performances and light shows at night ✅Longyou Jianhu: The long bench dragon parades in Jianhu Li, with water and land parade routes, very lively ✅Yuanxiao Tea Banquet: A long street tea banquet is set up, with sweet dumplings, tea, pastries, etc., very festive for Lantern Festival ✅Guessing lantern riddles and other traditional intangible cultural heritage activities ⭐Keyan: There are a lot of stone wall landscapes, especially a huge Buddha statue in the lake stone scenery, which is very spectacular. Further inside, there is a super long ancient towpath, where you can take a boat tour or walk around ⭐Jianhu Li: Next to Jianhu, a few minutes' drive away, there is an island in the center of the lake with a pioneering bookstore built on it, very special. At night, there are also iron flower performances and dragon dances, super impressive . ⚠️ Tips: ❤️Keyan is free until 3.31, if you're short on time, it's recommended to visit Keyan and Luzhen first, and if you have time, go to Jianhu Li ❤️If you don't want to walk, you can take a painted boat directly from Keyan to Luzhen pier, very relaxing ❤️All three places are dog-friendly 🐶~ .

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

💡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~

Coming to Jiangnan during the Spring Festival, wanting to feel the strong New Year atmosphere of the water town, How can you miss Shaoxing in Mr. Lu Xun's pen, The Jianhu Scenic Area about 1 hour drive from Hangzhou, Here you can see the small bridges and flowing water in Jiangnan you imagined, Many water town styles in the pens of Tang and Song Dynasty poets, As well as Luzhen, Jianhu, Shexi, etc. in Lu Xun's book. - The dragon is in the mountains and the dragon is in the water. The New Year flavor of the Longteng Koyan Scenic Area is really amazing. During the day, there are lanterns and colorful decorations everywhere, and various New Year customs performances such as gongs and drums, dragon dances, and parades. This kind of New Year flavor is too exciting. Whether it's taking a boat on Jianhu Lake or strolling around Luzhen to feel the fireworks in the water town, the lively Jiangnan, the cultural heritage of Jiangnan, and the delicious taste of Jiangnan all make people linger. How can you miss the drama when you come to Jianhu, it's more rich and interesting than the Shexi in Lu Xun's pen, such as the water stage, the Baijia stage, etc., it's so enjoyable to listen to. The Koyan Scenic Area at night is another scene, the beautiful Jiangnan at night, it's so immersive. - Travel tips: The Koyan Scenic Area is composed of Koyan, Jianhu, and Luzhen, and is connected by water transportation. You can choose cruise ships and awning boats. During the Spring Festival, there are many intangible cultural heritage performances every day, such as welcoming the God of Wealth, King Yue going out, sending blessings, etc. Pay attention to the performance world and location when entering the park. The Luzhen Through Show is not to be missed, at 9:30, 10:00, and 10:30 every morning, the New Year atmosphere is full. The opera performances are mainly Yue opera and local opera, and there are performances in Luzhen Grand Theater, Double-sided Stage, etc., pay attention to the performance time. There are homestays in the scenic area, and it is more convenient to stay here to play and feel the New Year atmosphere.

|| A good place for Hangzhou drifters during the Spring Festival. Lu Town A small water town that does not exist in history Until Lu Xun took up his pen to write There was Lu Town under his pen In the town There are also groups of exaggerated sculptures that attract attention The Revolution of Ah Q, Ah Q being beaten, Ah Q teasing the little nun, robbing the bride... People can see the characters and fate of those in Lu Xun's works Walking on the bluestone slabs of Lu Town, the shops built along the river are well-arranged, with white walls and black tiles, small bridges and flowing water, the Jiangnan charm you want, all here Tour route: Folk Customs Street - Double-sided Stage - Tu Gu Si - Kui Wen Pavilion - Qian Mansion - Lu Mansion (Lu Family Garden) - Lu Town Square - Lu Town Theatre A few small things to do in Lu Town Watch the social drama, vivid human stories Drink Hui Jing Xuan yellow wine coffee + eat yellow wine popsicle Eat Treasure Hunt, taste the difference of Shaoxing local dishes Take a awning boat / rowing boat, enjoy the scenery of the Jiangnan water town on both sides Stroll around Lu Town at night, indulge in the night with a different flavor Address: Inside Ke Yan Scenic Area, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City Transportation: Hangzhou Metro Line 5 Girl Bridge - Shaoxing Metro Line 1 Textile City - Ke Yan Scenic Area Metro Tourist Line Direct Tickets: Ke Yan Scenic Area is free of charge recently Free admission time: 2024.1.26-2024.3.31 Parking: 10 yuan/hour

🔸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)

A miniature of Shaoxing water town, with natural scenery, reconstructed scenic spots, desolate land temples, restaurants offering Lu Town's special snacks - not so special , and wine yeast balls (20 yuan).

Keyan-Jianhu-Luzhen, all the way, most of the time, perhaps tired and tired, came to Luzhen, there is always a kind of intimacy to return to the "hometown", as described in the book, not big Luzhen, but very lively, think of the scenes in the "Hometown" scene, this is probably the case, even if the house has been renovated, but the hometown water under the blue waves is still flowing, the times are alternating, And it will never change. It was only more turbid, but still left the taste of "hometown" and deeply missed. has always had a special liking for Jiangnan's old city. I admire the people who still live on the banks of the water town. The front door is on the street and the back door is on the river. Even though the old city has become a famous attraction, the bustle has broken the past. The original peace and tranquility, the white walls and blue tiles of the past have also been painted, and the most loved from the main street, the unique way to get closer to the most authentic and natural life in the local area.

Lu Xun's novels often refer to Lu Zhen, full of Lu Xun's childhood memories, but this Luzhen reality does not exist, is Lu Xun's fiction, only exists in Lu Xun's novels. Next to Jianhu Lake in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, the locals built a town based on Lu Xun's novel, which is part of the Keyan Scenic Area. powder wall slabs, small bridges and flowing water, although it is a new ancient town, it has a great charm. Walking down the street, from time to time there are costumes passing by, as if crossing. Many scenes described in Lu Xun's novels are here, such as pawnshops, money houses, etc. Ah Q, Xiang Linyi also often appears on the streets. The shops in the ancient town are next to each other, and they are slowly strolling around. They are similar to other ancient towns. The Shaoxing rice wine here is especially rich, and it is especially fragrant. AQ's performance is very exciting, there are fixed performance time every day, don't miss it.