Here are the West Lake, where countless literati and literati write poems and essays, the Mogan Mountain, where the sword master Mo Xie and his wife forged a divine sword during the Spring and Autumn period, the Jiaxing Nanhu Smoke and Rain Tower, where Emperor Qianlong visited Jiangnan many times, the Shen Garden where Lu You wrote "Hairpin Phoenix", the world-renowned Qiantang River Tide, and the Nanxi River, where Xie Lingyun was obsessed. This is one of the birthplaces of ancient Wu Yue culture, and the Liangzhu Culture Site. The unique cuisine here is "Zhejiang cuisine", which is called "Zhejiang cuisine"!

Zhejiang, a neighboring province, has so many places to play and have fun; Zhejiang, a province with a terrain and landforms described as "seven mountains, one water, and two fields", has too many places to say. Some places have been visited multiple times but still want to go again, while others have always wanted to go and finally achieve their wishes. This article, some places have been visited multiple times, while others are for the first time, has been blended according to distance.

Shaoxing: Huangjiu, Lu Xun and Anchang Ancient Town

Shaoxing is not the first time I've been here. Last time I took the Keqiao Line, went to Guazhu Lake, toured Lu Town, transferred to Longhua Temple and Doulutian Palace, tasted yellow wine, and had Shaoxing cuisine.

This time, take a different route and take a look at Mr. Lu Xun's unforgettable Baicaoyuan and Sanwei Bookstore to learn about the development history of Huangjiu. Take a tour of Anchang Ancient Town, where "Shaoxing Master" emerged, and of course, Shaoxing cuisine is still indispensable.

The content of the middle school text "From Baicaoyuan to Sanwei Bookstore" is almost forgotten now, and the only thing I remember is probably the feeling at that time: Mr. Lu Xun never forgot about Baicaoyuan, Sanwei Bookstore, or the place where he lived when he was young. So, when I stand in the Sanwei Bookstore in reality, it feels quite wonderful, filled with memories of my student days.

It is said to be the Baicaoyuan and Sanwei Bookstore, but in fact, it is included in the entire scenic area of Lu Xun's hometown, mainly including the residence of Lu Xun's grandfather, the Sanwei Bookstore during Lu Xun's education, and the residence of Lu Xun's childhood (including Baicaoyuan)

The architecture of the entire scenic area is a typical Jiangnan water town feature, with white walls and black tiles, and small flowing water covered boats.

What's interesting here is that you can take a small canopies with different routes and different one-way prices, but the overall price is not expensive.

Not far from Lu Xun's hometown is Shen Yuan, which is a typical Song Dynasty garden where Lu You wrote "Red and Crispy Hands, Yellow Vine Wine, and Spring Palace Bridges and Willows". You can take a Wupeng boat to Lu Xun's hometown, which is quite interesting.

Regarding tickets: 1. Lu Xun's hometown does not require tickets and must be visited with an ID card. If a tour guide is required for explanation, an additional fee will be charged. The entrance sells tickets to scenic spots such as Shenyuan, Lanting, Donghu, and Kuaiji Mountain.

Opening hours: 08:20 – 17:00

2. Shen Yuan Ticket Shen Yuan (daytime): 40 yuan, with half price tickets available; The Night of Shen Yuan costs 138 yuan for Block A, 118 yuan for Block B, and 80 yuan for Block C; The ticket for 13 scenic spots in Shaoxing Ancient City (including Shen Yuan daytime only, valid for 2 days) is 120 yuan, and the ticket for 14 scenic spots in Shaoxing Ancient City (including Shen Yuan daytime+Shen Yuan night, default to Block C, valid for 3 days) is 140 yuan. Children under 1.2 meters and elderly people aged 70 and above receive free vouchers, while children between 1.2-1.4 meters, students, and elderly people aged 60-69 receive half price vouchers (with Shen Yuan Night tickets only available for children).

Opening hours: daytime: 8:00-17:00 (ticket sales stop at 16:30); Night (Shen Yuan Night): 17:30-22:00

Traffic information: You can take buses 8, 10, 13, 17, 20, 21, 24, 30, 52, and 88 within Shaoxing city to reach Lu Xun's hometown.

The China Huangjiu Museum is the first professional museum in China with the theme of Huangjiu culture and industrial culture. Through various exhibitions, it showcases the history and cultural essence of Huangjiu.

It is mainly divided into wine history hall, wine art hall, 3D film and television hall, underground wine cellar, etc., which can comprehensively understand various aspects of yellow wine.

Understanding the history of Huangjiu, you can also see the specific production of Huangjiu, and you can also taste different varieties of Huangjiu, which is also good.

Regarding visit information:

Address: No.1 Xiada Road, Yuecheng District

Time: 8:30-17:00

Anchang Ancient Town is located at the northwest end of Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, adjacent to Xiaoshan in Hangzhou. It is adjacent to Keqiao City to the south and the Hangzhou Ningbo Expressway to the north. Founded during the Northern Song Dynasty, it was burned down multiple times due to war and rebuilt during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Its architectural style inherits the typical characteristics of a water town in Jiangnan, with a strip of water running along the river. The entire old street is built along the river, with residential buildings to the south and commercial markets to the north, connected by ancient bridges on both sides.

Sitting on the Wupeng boat, looking at the well preserved old stone roads, pavilions, arched bridges, and alleys on both sides, the old street still maintains its quaint style.

Walking on the cobblestone road, the intricately arranged pavilions and walls, the secluded alleys, various unique snacks, and the cured meat hanging in front of every household create an ancient and simple water town scene.

Pulling white sugar, a traditional folk snack in Shaoxing, originated from the Ming Dynasty. Malt sugar and white sugar are dissolved and boiled into a twisted shape. When they are hot, they are repeatedly pulled and finally cut into small pieces of sugar. Taking advantage of the freshly cut sugar cubes and the heat, they are soft and fragrant. Craftsmen say that once the sugar cubes are completely cooled, they will become crispy.

The preserved meat in Anchang Ancient Town is also very famous. As soon as you come here, you can see various preserved meat hanging at the doorstep of almost every household: sausages, preserved fish, preserved duck, and so on. Some can still be seen dripping with oil, making you feel very greedy. Especially famous is the sausages from Anchang Ancient Town, which are mixed with local Shaoxing wine, handmade soy sauce and other seasonings, and then poured into the pig's small intestine. After being segmented, tied and dried for 5-7 days, they are ready to eat. They have a strong bite force and were designated as tribute during the Southern Song Dynasty.

Shaoxing is a famous hometown of master teachers, and many of the master teachers in Shaoxing come from Anchang. You can see various things about Shaoxing master teachers in the Master's Mansion in Anchang Ancient Town, and the Master's Mansion itself was once a relatively famous master's former residence. The entire residence has three courtyards, and the more spacious it is from the outside to the inside, the more introverted and low-key the master's temperament can be seen from this.

In addition to the Master's Hall, there are several places that cannot be missed.

Ankang Temple is very large, but very quiet. If you have time, you can see the activities inside.

The former site of Bank of China has a distinctive entrance and unique bridges on both sides.

Suikang Bank is located in a small alley diagonally opposite the former site of Bank of China. If you don't pay attention, you will miss it.

The bank has been operating for nearly a hundred years from 1850 to 1949, displaying some ancient coins, as well as some calligraphy and painting works of its founders and operators.

The City God Hall was built in the late Ming Dynasty. The hall is spacious, with three entrances in front and back. The building is magnificent, with flying eaves and upturned corners, and a grand momentum.

Practical information about scenic spots:

Ticket: Anchang Ancient Town does not require a ticket, but tickets are required for the Shaoxing Master's Hall, City God Hall, Suikang Bank, and the former site of the Bank of China, the Sculpture Hall. A single ticket costs 5-10 yuan per scenic spot, and a combined ticket costs 35 yuan. The one-way fare for the Wupeng boat is 40 yuan, and it seems that it can accommodate up to three people.

Opening hours: The ancient town is open all day, and the opening hours for paid attractions are from May to September: 8:00 to 17:00; October April: 8:00-16:30.

Transportation:

Take bus No.118 from Shaoxing City to Anchang Ancient Town in Keqiao District, get off at Anchang Hotel Station and cross the street to reach the ancient town. The last bus from Shaoxing City to Anchang Town is 20:00, with a ticket price of 2 yuan (unsold), departing every 8-10 minutes. You can also take buses such as 805, 806, and 816 directly from Keqiao City, departing every 10-15 minutes and around 8 minutes during peak hours, with an average ticket price of 1 yuan

Coming to Shaoxing, you need to taste Shaoxing cuisine. Although it belongs to the same family of Zhejiang cuisine, there are still some differences in the dishes from different parts of Zhejiang.

Shaoxing Shijin is rich in ingredients. Fish balls, Rice-meat dumplings, egg skins, river shrimp, etc. are neatly stacked in a bowl with rich colors. It is tempting to put a chopsticks on it. The fish balls are tender and smooth, the Rice-meat dumplings are compact, the river shrimp is delicious, and the taste is really super rich. This is also a relatively authentic specialty of Shaoxing.

Shaoxing people have their own particular taste for fish. The head of the fish is braised with dried vegetables. The fish can be made into fish balls or fish pieces. It can be made into Fish ball soup. It can be made into crisp fish or chicken. The tail of the fish can be made into fish jelly. It is delicious with rice.

Tofu is also diverse, including tofu skin, Stinky tofu, boiled, steamed, fried, plain steamed buns, steamed, three smelly, Stinky tofu and bell ringing. It is really the favorite of people who like bean products.

If you come to Shaoxing, there are many options to stay. If you like the ancient town of Anchang, you can stay in the nearby homestay. In the urban area of Shaoxing, the World Trade Holiday Hotel is also good. It is located in the east of the city, and the surrounding area is quite lively. The rooms are quiet and comfortable, and the scenery outside the window is also good. It's also convenient to go to the train station or something.

Regarding transportation in Shaoxing:

1. Airplanes, there is no airport within Shaoxing city. Currently, only Xiaoshan Airport in Hangzhou has shuttle buses between Shaoxing city and Keqiao.

2. There are four railway stations in Shaoxing, including Shaoxing Station, Zhuji Station, Shaoxing North Station, and Shangyu North Station. If there is a schedule in the Keqiao area, you can get off at Shaoxing North Station; If you want to visit scenic spots such as Lu Xun's hometown, get off at Shaoxing Station; Visiting scenic spots such as Wuxie and Xishi Hometown is convenient to stop at Zhuji Station.

3. There are three bus stations in the urban area of Shaoxing, including Shangyu Bus West Station, Shengzhou Bus Center, Xinchang Bus Center, and Zhuji Bus Station. Conveniently speaking, it's still a train.

4. The self driving route from Suzhou to Shaoxing is about 200 kilometers and takes about 3 hours.

Hangzhou: West Lake, Xianghu Lake, and Hangbang Cuisine

Hangzhou should be the most visited city in Zhejiang Province, and when going to Hangzhou, you always have to go to West Lake. It can be said that West Lake is a business card of Hangzhou, and not going to West Lake feels like not going to Hangzhou.

West Lake has its own beauty in different seasons and weather. I like the clear sky and the drizzling West Lake.

The entire West Lake scenic area is quite large. If you are visiting for the first time, you can choose to take a boat ride at the dock near Sudi Flower Port for fish watching. In about twenty minutes, you can see the New Lei Peak Pagoda, the Three Ponds of the Moon, Sudi, Baidi, Gushan, and so on.

There are different types of boat tours, with boats that can accommodate dozens of people, as well as hand rowing boats for two or three people. On sunny or non rainy days, hand rowing boats are recommended. When encountering talkative boatmen, they will tell you various stories about West Lake, which is quite interesting.

You can still walk on the Su Causeway, and if you get tired, you can take an electric scooter. The ticket price is determined based on your location and the location you want to go to.

Practical information about lake tours:

The adult ticket price for the cruise ship is 55, including tickets to the Three Ponds Yinyue Island; The ticket price for minors aged six to eighteen and below, as well as full-time undergraduate students with a bachelor's degree or below, is 45 yuan (including a half price ticket for Santan Printing); The ticket price for children between 1.2 meters and 1.5 meters tall is 27.5; The ticket price for elderly people aged 60 to 69 is 45, and for those aged 70 and above it is 35; The ticket price for special groups such as active duty soldiers is 35

The transportation to West Lake is very convenient. You can take the subway directly from Hangzhou East Station and Hangzhou Railway Station.

Xianghu Lake is located in Xiaoshan, Hangzhou. The world's earliest canoe has been unearthed here, and the museum here is the shape of a canoe. You can still visit the museum and gain knowledge.

The scenery is also good, and there is a unique taste in the rain.

When you come to Hangzhou, you must eat Hangzhou cuisine. Tea flavored chicken, Song's wife's fish soup, West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce, and Sauteed Shrimps are the essence of Hangzhou cuisine. You can eat them in many restaurants in Hangzhou. The difference lies in the taste.

Let's take a look at the Hangzhou Cuisine Museum. As for the food museum, from a side view, Chinese people really spare no effort in eating.

The museum is divided into ten exhibition areas, with scenes of twenty historical events restored, and the inheritance and development of Hangbang cuisine in different historical stages starting from the Liangzhu period.

It's very interesting to stroll inside, many models are made very beautifully!

Traffic information:

Take bus No. 20 from the downtown area of Hangzhou to Hangzhou Ceramic Market, and walk for about 15 minutes.

If you want to stay, this time I will be staying at the Bairui Canal Hotel by the Beijing Hangzhou Canal. The location is quite good, not far from Hangzhou East Station. You can stroll on the street along the canal, and the room is also decent. Overall, the cost-effectiveness is good.

Regarding transportation in Hangzhou:

1. Airport: Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport offers a wide range of flights and services to and from various parts of the country. There are quite a few airport buses running between the city and the city.

2. Trains: There are mainly Hangzhou Station, Hangzhou East, and Yuhang Station, with relatively more high-speed rail services in Hangzhou East.

3. Bus stations: Hangzhou has 6 bus stations, namely Hangzhou Passenger Transport Center Station, West Station, North Station, South Station, as well as Linping Bus North Station and Xiaoshan Long Distance Bus Terminal.

4. For self driving, it's basically all the way on the highway.

Huzhou: Mogan Mountain, the Taihu Lake Lake and Qianzhang Bao

Huzhou, facing Suzhou and Wuxi across the lake, is naturally the the Taihu Lake Lake, so when you come to Huzhou, you will naturally have a walk beside the Taihu Lake Lake. Huzhou is west of Tianmu Mountain, and Mogan Mountain is in Deqing, Huzhou. So Mogan Mountain is also going to be there. Of course, there are thousands of bags in Huzhou that have always been famous, so Huzhou travel is Tianmu Mountain, and there are thousands of bags beside the Taihu Lake Lake!

Moganshan, belonging to the Tianmu Mountains and the remaining branches of the Tianmu Mountains, is surrounded by bamboo forests and flowing springs and waterfalls everywhere. It is known as the "cool world" and is one of the four major summer resorts in China.

Moganshan is named after the master swordsmith Mo Xie and his wife who forged divine swords here during the Spring and Autumn period. Therefore, there is still a sword pool left, and the statue of Mo Xie is also a must visit place for tourists to check in.

The summer of Mogan Mountain is shaded by green trees, the stream is cool, and there are also rugged rocks and rushing waterfalls. When you come here, the stuffy summer is swept away, so many people come here to escape the heat. Not only now, but also before, many celebrities came here to escape the heat.

So when you come to Moganshan, you also need to visit the villas and residences where celebrities have stayed. Different people have different styles to enjoy.

Overlooking from Mogan Mountain, there is an ocean of bamboo.

From a distance, you can see the internet famous villa Naked Heart Castle. The surrounding environment is unpredictable, and the price is naturally not ordinary.

Practical information on Moganshan:

Ticket 80, if you go up the mountain, it is recommended to take a minibus from the scenic area, because it takes more than 20 minutes from the entrance to the mountain, with many bends and slopes. If you go hiking, it takes two to three hours, but the key is that when you reach the mountain, you will have little energy left! Private cars are not allowed to drive on the mountain now, except for cars owned by residents on the mountain!

For accommodation, there are many homestays in Moganshan that can be directly booked online.

In terms of transportation, it is very convenient to drive by yourself, and you can also charter a car from Deqing Railway Station, which takes about half an hour by car.

Have been to Yuantouzhu in Wuxi, East the Taihu Lake Lake in Suzhou, West the Taihu Lake Lake in Suzhou, the Taihu Lake Lake in Huzhou, and Fisherman's Wharf.

This should be considered a comprehensive place, with hotels, dining, and leisure. Walking by the lake, there are quiet fishing boats in the distance, yachts flying near the lake, and pedestrians chatting and laughing on the shore. Facing the gentle breeze with the lake atmosphere, it is really comfortable.

When you're tired, just sit down with a time-honored brand and enjoy the unique thousand piece buns. It's really relaxing.

Of course, the the Taihu Lake Lake Sanbai still needs food. Steamed white fish, whitebait stewed eggs and white shrimp are all good.

I am staying at the Huzhou Dongwu Kaiyuan Mingting Hotel, which has convenient transportation and well-developed surrounding businesses. The layout and decoration of the rooms are very good, especially the layout of the bathroom, which is very user-friendly.

Large french window, I accidentally found that the night view outside the window was good.

Breakfast is quite rich and delicious.

Transportation in Huzhou:

1. Trains: Huzhou mainly has Huzhou High Speed Railway Station, Deqing Station, Changxing Station, Changxing South Station, and Deqing West Station, which are relatively convenient for high-speed trains.

2. Automobile: Huzhou Automobile East Station

3. Self driving: Huzhou is 80 kilometers away from Hangzhou and 140 kilometers away from Shanghai, making self driving a good choice.

Jiaxing: South Lake, Xitang and Memory

When it comes to Jiaxing, the first reaction of many people is probably Zongzi, right? Yes, Jiaxing Zongzi is very good, but Jiaxing, there are too many good! Xitang, Wuzhen, Nanhu, Yanguan, every time they say it, they will sigh, yes, this is in Jiaxing. Jiaxing should be considered the most distinctive place of Jiangnan water town, right? Jiaxing is also a place where individual talents emerge, such as Mao Dun, Jin Yong, Wang Guowei, Feng Zikai, and so on. People are outstanding, that's all we're talking about here, right?

Jiaxing, this time we chose Nanhu and Xitang. South Lake has always been a place I wanted to go, while Xitang is a place I still want to go after visiting several times.

As early as the Han Dynasty, Nanhu had its embryonic form. During the Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty, the governor of Jiaxing, Zhao Ying, dredged the city river and filled the excavated river mud into the lake, forming a small island "five zhang thick and twenty zhang wide" surrounded by water on all sides, commonly known as the Island in the Center of the Lake. The following year, the Yanyu Tower was built on the island, and the landscape of South Lake was basically formed. In the late Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong visited Jiangnan six times and visited Yanyu Tower several times, leaving behind poetry and prose. Later on, there was a red boat.

South Lake is mainly for boat tours, and you need to go to the island in the center of the lake, as well as the Wu Xiang Temple.

It only takes about ten minutes by boat from the entrance of the scenic area to the island in the center of the lake. While still admiring the scenery on the lake, it is already there. The island in the center of the lake is not large, making it perfect for a leisurely spin. The scenery from the island in the middle of the lake is also good.

The red boat is on the edge of the island in the middle of the lake.

Yanyu Tower, named after the Four Hundred and Eighty Temples of the Southern Dynasty, amidst the misty rain, is a small and exquisite garden with pavilions, rockeries, corridors, and ancient tree inscriptions. Climbing to the second floor, one can overlook the scenery of the lake, no wonder Qianlong had visited it many times.

The journey from Huxin Island to Wuxiang Temple is still by boat, and the time is not long.

Wu Xiang refers to Wu Zixu during the Spring and Autumn period. Wu Zixu is also quite interesting. During the Spring and Autumn period, a person from the state of Chu fled to the state of Wu because his father and brother were believed and killed by King Ping of Chu. He became an important minister of King Helu of Wu and finally avenged his father and brother. He dug graves and whipped the bodies of the deceased King Ping of Chu. Later, he had a conflict with King Fu Chai of Yue (which is the one of Goujian) and was later executed. Wu Wangfuchai's results, well, everyone knows, such as Goujian's hardships, Xishi, Wenzhong and Fan Liwu, and so on. There are things about Wu Zixu, such as "losing his head overnight" and "repaying kindness with a thousand gold coins". Wu Xiang Temple was built to commemorate him (there is a saying that the source of Jiaxing's Loong Boat Festival is to commemorate Wu Zixu rather than Qu Yuan)

There is a moat tower inside, which can be climbed high and overlook the entire South Lake.

Practical information about South Lake:

Admission: 50 yuan for adults on Huxin Island, 10 yuan for Wuxiang Temple, and 60 yuan for Nanhu Union Ticket (including Huijing Garden, Huxin Island, Lanxiu Garden, Wuxiang Temple (Haogu Pagoda), and Wenshu Beiyuan). If you have enough time, you can purchase Nanhu Yuehe Union Ticket for 110 yuan (including Nanhu Scenic Area, Yuehe Block, and round-trip boat tickets from Nanhu to Yuehe)

Transportation: Take Jiaxing No.1 Outer Ring Road, No.8, No.36, No.81, K90, and K92 to Nanhu Huijingyuan Station; For self driving, it takes about 1-2 hours to drive towards Hangzhou and Shanghai, and about 1 hour to drive towards Suzhou.

Xitang, a typical water town in Jiangnan, is built along the water, with unique street corridors connecting the river and shops for shade and rain protection.

My impression of Xitang is different every time.

When I first met Xitang, it was sweet maltose, and it was also full of aroma of Steamed Pork with Rice Flour in Lotus Leaf with lotus leaf powder.

The first time I came to Xitang was when I was a distant student. It took several hours by bus from Nanjing to Jiashan, and then I switched to a bus to Xitang. The journey was a bit tough, but it was also a unique memory that I couldn't go back to.

At that time, Xitang was quaint and natural. Walking along the river, I would have a portion of malt sugar, a portion of steamed pork with flour, and daydream on the chair at Fengqiao, delivering my child. It was both happy and simple.

Encountering Xitang again, it was a feeling of loneliness in the bar, a unique pride of youth.

The second time I came to Xitang, I was pigeoned before departure. In a fit of anger, I walked alone and took a train to Suzhou North Station. Then, I took a direct bus from Suzhou to Xitang, carrying a lot of unhappiness to Xitang.

The innkeeper I booked was a young couple who warmly reminded me when I was alone. While having a meal, I was worried that it would be difficult for me to order alone. However, I met someone who was cooking together. The two of them ordered the dishes they wanted and happily placed the order. The appearance of this person is completely unrecognizable, but the feeling at that time has always been there. After dinner, he politely declined the proposal to play together and strolled aimlessly along the river, delivering his children to various tourists on Fengqiao Bridge. He walked into a bar that didn't seem as lively, and in the midst of the singer's slightly weathered singing, he drank a glass of wine to make his next decision. After returning, he decided to be alone again.

Looking back now, that decision was extremely irrational, but who wasn't childish when they were young?

The third time I came to Xitang was to accompany a relative. It was a last-minute decision, a hasty itinerary, and I only remember the feeling of being in a hurry.

This is the fourth time I have come to Xitang, and it has been some years since the last time. Xitang is still the same Xitang, Xitang is no longer the same Xitang.

Entering from the Tang family alleyway, I arrived directly at the bustling West Street. After a few steps, I walked up the bridge and watched the boats shuttling back and forth on the water surface. I was quite moved. Oh, Xitang, I'm here again.

Crossing the bridge and walking along the street corridor towards the bustling place, even if it's not a weekend, there are still many tourists. There are numerous shops along the street, and the enthusiastic sound of attracting customers fills the eardrums.

The Phoenix Bridge is still bustling with children, but the difference is that the bridge is covered with various graffiti everywhere.

I haven't been on a canopies before, so let's give it a try this time. The Wupeng boats here are slightly larger than those in Anchang Ancient Town, mainly hand cranked, traveling back and forth along the main river channel.

The Wupeng boat swayed and swayed, and the people on board were a bit careful to maintain balance on both sides. The boat was closer to the water surface, allowing for a better view of the scenery on both sides of the river. As the light gradually dimmed, the entire Xitang felt slowly calmed down (even though it was still bustling and bustling with people)

At the beginning of the night, the entire Xitang is immersed in a blue world, and the lights on both sides of the river are the embellishments of this blue.

Looking quietly at the water surface and the crowds coming and going, I suddenly felt that this was still the same Xitang.

Tired of walking, find a small shop and have a bowl of wonton stew, handcrafted fresh packaged wild vegetable wonton stew. Biting it down is full of the taste of Jiangnan spring.

In fact, Xitang has a lot of food to eat, such as smoked green beans, which are still good. It's a small stall, so be careful when looking for them. Zongzi can also be tasted. After all, Jiaxing meat dumplings are really commendable.

In Xitang, you can find a homestay in the scenic area, where you can enjoy the night view at night and the morning view in the morning. You can also stay outside, which is quieter than inside. I'm staying in Yanyu Jiangnan this time, right next to the Tangjia Lane, and it's very convenient to get to the scenic area.

The environment is good, with a Jiangnan style garden structure. It's quite comfortable to walk and shake inside during leisure time. The room layout is also good, with no interference from the bathroom and shower.

Related practical information:

Admission to Xitang: 85 yuan for adults, with related discounts for children, elderly, and others.

Traffic information: Self driving:

1) Get off the Jiashan Dayun exit of the Shanghai Hangzhou Expressway and follow the Xitang road signs along the Shanjiang Highway. After getting off the expressway, drive for about 15 minutes to reach Xitang Ancient Town. (The total travel time is about one and a half hours)

2) Drive on National Highway 320 → Turn left at the intersection of Jiashan Checheng → Drive towards Pingli Highway for about 15 minutes to reach the destination.

3) Take the Suzhou Jiahang Expressway Pingwang Exit and head towards Shanghai on National Highway 318. After passing through Lili, turn right to Pingli Highway and head towards Jiashan. Follow the Xitang Road signs and drive for about 20 minutes to reach the destination. (The total travel time is about one hour)

Public transportation:

1) Shanghai citizens can wait at the waiting hall on the side of Gate 5 of the Shanghai Sports Center in Xuhui District. The bus will be released at 9:00 am on June and July every week.

2) There are many direct buses from Suzhou to Xitang.

3) A car departs from Jiashan Bus Station every 5 minutes to Xitang.

About routes

On the route, if you go from Shanghai, you can Shaoxing (Lu Xun's hometown - Anchang Ancient Town) - Hangzhou - Huzhou (Mogan Mountain - the Taihu Lake Lake) - Jiaxing (South Lake - Xitang) or vice versa. Self driving or high-speed railway is very convenient.

If you are heading from Hangzhou, you can go through Hangzhou Shaoxing Huzhou Jiaxing. For high-speed rail, you still need to pass through Hangzhou from Shaoxing to Huzhou.

Regarding cuisine:

Although Zhejiang cuisine belongs to the Zhejiang cuisine system, there are some unique places in every city or place, which can not be overemphasized. This trip, some places really ate some, such as West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce in Hangzhou, white dried chicken in Shaoxing, and a thousand pieces of mildew, which are all pretty good. Alas, next time you can consider taking a food trip and eating hundreds of bowls in every county!