Read “Visit Shen Garden” by Guo Moruo
Once amazed by the elegance of Shen Garden, the famous Chinese scholar, Guo Moruo wrote a poem called “Visit the Shen Garden.” Now you can follow the poetry book and come to Shen Garden, where you will enjoy the lovely atmosphere and feel the personality of Lu You, the great patriotic poet. You can also write in your own diary about your feelings on the tour of this beautiful and romantic spot

Enjoy the Love Poem of Lu You
This love poem is so romantic that it passed down from generation to generation and has won many people’s hearts. A visit to Lu You Museum with Shen Garden’s grounds will give you a strong sense of his patriotism and love.

Tips
Location: Downtown Shaoxing
Admission: RMB 30
Transportation: Bus No. 7\16

Contact: +86 575- 88064863

Take a Special Water Tour of Local Shaoxing

Lifestyles Water is regarded as the soul of Shaoxing and the origin of the intelligence of Shaoxing people. Shaoxing is a city surrounded by water, as well as a city that has never changed its location and appearance for 2,500 years. The Wupeng boats, the loach dragon boats, bamboo rafts, ferry boats, the Splay Bridge, Guangxiang Bridge, Taiping Bridge, Yinxian Bridge, Jinkou Bridge…all reflect the ambience of Shaoxing.

Tips
Boat types: Pleasure boat, Wupeng boat, open boat, electric boat
Price: RMB 40-70 for one person
Port: Jishan Garden
Ports (for Wupeng boat only):
City Square, Bazi Bridge, Lu Xun Native Place, East Lake, Dayu Tomb
Contact: +86 575-88369963

Sail on a Wupeng Boat, Drink Yellow Wine, and Watch Shexi Opera

Sailing on a Wupeng boat on Shaoxing’s narrow waterways can give you an exceptional experience of the place. Drinking Shaoxing yellow wine and watching Shexi Opera are other unique features of Shaoxing tours that can add further color and excitement to your sailing. The waterside areas of the ancient are fascinating as the Wupeng boat glides effortlessly around every corner and under many bridges.

Tips
Price: RMB 40-70 for one person
Ports: City Square, Bazi Bridge, Lu Xun Native Place,
East Lake, Dayu Tomb
Contact: +86 575-88369963

Enjoy the Beauty of the Entire Ancient Water City by Boat

You can take a tourist boat that sails the entire 24-km moat canal. Along the way, you can enjoy delicious local food, while drifting past the beautiful scenes of the waterside city. You will see the newly-built Kuaishan Garden, Jianshui Garden, Water Control Square, Western Garden, Flower Garden, Yin’en Gate and the Heqing Park as you sail on the city moat.

Tips
Boat types: Pleasure boat, Wupeng boat, open boat, electric boat
Price: RMB 40-70 for one person
Port: Jishan Garden
Ports (for Wupeng boat only): City Square, Bazi Bridge, Lu Xun Native Place, East Lake, Dayu Tomb
Contact: +86 575-88369963

Follow the Footsteps of Celebrities in Shaoxing

Shaoxing is the hometown of many famous people from China’s history. Chairman Mao Zedong wrote a poem, praising Shaoxing as the "home of famous names.” You can learn more about these celebrities by visiting their former residences in Shaoxing such as the Lu Xun Native Place, Ancestral Residence of Zhou Enlai, Former Residence of Qiu Jin, Former Residence of Cai Yuanpei, Qingteng Study, Former Residence of Wang Xizhi, and Dayu Tomb.