Shaoxing

绍兴|HeritageWater TownCalligraphyHuangjiu

At a Glance

Visa Policy
Plan visa or transit eligibility by your China entry route
Best Season
Spring and autumn for cooler heritage and water-town walking; summer needs heat and rain planning
Climate
Humid subtropical climate with hot, wet summers and weather-sensitive water and mountain routes

Top Attractions

01City Guide

Lu Xun Native Place Scenic Area

鲁迅故里景区

All Ages

Admission

Free with advance real-name reservation; ID check required.

Typical Visit

About 1.5 hours for the textbook sights; about 3 hours for a first full visit.

02City Guide

Shen Garden

沈园

All Ages

Admission

CNY 40 daytime; Shen Garden at Night CNY 98–120; daytime and nighttime visits are separate.

Typical Visit

About 1–2 hours by day; allow about 1.5 hours for the night programme.

03City Guide

Lanting

兰亭

All Ages

Admission

CNY 70 adult; students and visitors aged 60–70 half price at CNY 35; recitation challenge places are limited separately.

Typical Visit

About 2 hours for a quick visit; 3–4 hours for a first visit.

04City Guide

Shaoxing Keyan Scenic Area

绍兴柯岩风景区

All Ages

Admission

CNY 80–90 combo reference price covering Keyan, Jian Lake and the painted sightseeing boat; Wupeng boat and optional activities separate.

Typical Visit

About 2 hours for a quick visit; 3–4 hours for a first full visit.

05City Guide

Jian Lake

鉴湖

Adults Focused

Admission

CNY 90 adult combo reference price for Keyan, Jian Lake and the painted sightseeing boat; Wupeng boat CNY 35 per person separately.

Typical Visit

About 2–3 hours for the lake section.

06Nature Escape

Shaoxing East Lake

绍兴东湖

Adults Focused

Admission

CNY 50 adult; students and visitors aged 60–69 CNY 25; Wupeng boat CNY 40 per person one way.

Typical Visit

About 1.5 hours by boat; 2 hours for a gentler shore route; 2.5–3 hours for a first full visit.

07City Guide

Dayu Mausoleum

大禹陵

All Ages

Admission

CNY 60 adult; students and older adults CNY 30; Bird Paradise included; shuttle CNY 20 unlimited or CNY 5/CNY 10 one way.

Typical Visit

About 2 hours for a low-effort route; 3–4 hours complete; 4–5 hours with the summit and Xianglu Peak.

08City Guide

Calligrapher's Hometown

书圣故里

All Ages

Admission

Free street walking; exhibition halls, Wupeng boats and commercial venues are separate.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for a quick walk; 2–3 hours for a first visit.

09City Guide

China Yellow Wine Museum

中国黄酒博物馆

All Ages

Admission

CNY 25 adult; on-site reference CNY 30; senior CNY 15; tasting voucher included; Huadiao DIY CNY 50–98 separately.

Typical Visit

About 1–1.5 hours for a quick visit; 2–3 hours with tasting or Huadiao DIY.

10City Guide

Anchang Ancient Town

安昌古镇

Adults Focused

Admission

Free street walking; internal exhibition pass about CNY 50; individual halls, Wupeng boats and shops separate.

Typical Visit

About 1.5–2 hours for a quick visit; about 3 hours for a first walk; about 2 hours for an evening route.

11City Guide

Cangqiao Straight Street

仓桥直街

Adults Focused

Admission

Free street walking; Wupeng boats, internal venues, teahouses and shops are separate.

Typical Visit

About 1 hour for a quick walk; 2–3 hours for a first visit.

12City Guide

Sanwei Study Hall

三味书屋

All Ages

Admission

Free with the Lu Xun Native Place real-name reservation and ID check.

Typical Visit

About 40 minutes on its own; about 2–2.5 hours when included in a full Lu Xun Native Place route.

13City Guide

Qingteng Study

青藤书屋

All Ages

Admission

Free with advance reservation or ID verification; Xu Wei Art Museum digital exhibition CNY 10 separately.

Typical Visit

About 30 minutes on its own; 2–2.5 hours when combined with nearby cultural venues and Cangqiao Straight Street.