| In Shaoxing, students can learn through the stories in the works of Lu Xun; they can take part in the activity of “Sanwei Early Reading” in Sanwei Study; and experience the scenes described in textbooks. In addition, students can experience the masters of calligraphy such as Wang Xizhi from his masterpiece “The Preface of Lan Pavilion” at the holy land of calligraphy—Lan Pavilion.
The following are some very special ideas for student and educational travel  experiences Shaoxing:
Learn old stories by visiting Lu Xun Native Place
By visiting the former residence of Lu Xun, Baicao Garden, Sanwei Study, Ancestral Residence of Lu Xun, Hengji Pawnshop, Changqing temple, Tugu Temple and Xianheng Restaurant, students can experience the original scenes and traditions in Lu Xun’s writings, which will help them to better understand Lu Xun’s studies and living conditions in his early years.
Follow the pathways of fame by visiting old courtyards
Shaoxing is famous for many notable figures in Chinese history. Almost every courtyard has fostered a celebrity, and every house has a secret story. Visiting more than ten old courtyard houses built in the Ming and Qing Dynasties will give you a better understanding about the life experiences of these celebrities.
 Attend a morning reading at the Sanwei Study
When walking into the Sanwei Study, the first thing that comes into view is a Chinese character, “morning” (or early). This was written by Lu Xun in his classroom desk to urge him to get up early for the morning reading. The morning reading allows you to follow a Chinese ancient school’s tutor to read the Three-Character Classics, which was one of the most popular courses in Lu Xun’s schooldays.
 Take a class in Baicao Garden
Taking a public class of “From the Baicao Garden to Sanwei Study” in Baicao Garden is truly a great idea. It puts the class in the actual site described in Lu Xun’s writings. This gives students the opportunity to personally experience what they’ve learn from their textbooks.
 Understand Lu Xun and the lifestyles in his writings
Making a visit to Zhu’s Courtyard close to the Ancestral Residence of Lu Xun will help students to better understand the local lifestyle and folklore, including the “traditional blessing of Shaoxing”, “cartoons of ancient Yue folklore”, “contest to welcome the god”, “wedding” etc. In addition, local opera performances and exhibitions are provided for students to learn about the strong folk customs in Shaoxing.
Learning Chinese calligraphy in the holy place
Do you know that Chinese calligraphy is not only a type of handwriting art, but is also an approach to make you more cultivated and intelligent? As the holy place of Chinese calligraphy, Shaoxing provides students with unforgettable experiences to learn calligraphy and improve their characters.In Lan Pavilion, students can appreciate the great works of Wang Xizhi and try to imitate the strokes of Chinese calligraphy using sticks and sand. If students
want to take a short regular calligraphy course, Lan Calligraphy
School is a good choice. It has some very special summer calligraphy courses. This school is located opposite to Lan Pavilion and it is easy
to find. The School’s information follows:
Lanting Calligraphy School
Tel: +86-575-4604666; 4626605
FAX: +86-575-4609071
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