Lu Xun’s hometown travel guide in Shaoxing

Yuecheng District

Scenic spot introduction:

Shaoxing Lu Xun's Hometown Tourist Area is the hometown where Mr. Lu Xun lived when he was a teenager. It is the best-preserved historical district in Shaoxing with the most cultural connotation and classic water city style. It is the "treasure of the town" in Shaoxing.

Attractions distribution:

The original Sanwei Bookstore, Baicao Garden, Lu Xun's former residence and Lu Xun's ancestral residence in Shaoxing Lu Xun's hometown tourist area are completely protected. Changqing Temple, Tugu Temple, Jingxiu Temple, Hengji Pawnshop, Xianheng Hotel and other relics written by Lu Xun are interspersed among them. A number of old Taimen such as Taimen, Zhujiataimen (the garden of Lu Xun's works), and Hejiataimen still have their ancient charm. They are a real place to interpret Lu Xun's works, taste the scenery in Lu Xun's works, and experience Lu Xun's life situation in three dimensions.

Scenic spot qualifications:

National 5A scenic spot

Scenic spot features:

Lu Xun, Jiangnan water towns, cultural tourism, ancient town tourism, ancient towns and villages, former residences of celebrities

Scenic spot map:

Scenic spot map

Transportation

Scenic spot location:

China>Zhejiang Province>Shaoxing City>Yuecheng District

How to get there:

Take the air-conditioned bus No. 8, No. 10, No. 13, No. 15, No. 16, No. 24, No. 66, No. 88, No. 108, No. 312, No. 315, No. 316, No. 316c, No. 317, and Rapid Bus in Shaoxing. No. 2, can directly reach the scenic spot.

Scenic area map:

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Tickets

Lu Xun’s hometown ticket price:

Admission is free, tickets are required to enter, and the number of visitors per day is limited to 2,000.

Scenic area opening hours:

Opening hours: 8:30-17:00

Ticket collection time: 8:20-16:00

Travel Tips

Travel Notes of Travellers:

Travel tips: recommended travel tips for the National Day Golden Week

travelling guideline:

Reservation regulations:

1. The daily reservation limit is 2,000, and reservations must be made 5 days in advance;

2. The real-name system is adopted for individual audience reservations, and the name, contact information, and valid ID number of the person making the reservation must be provided and other information, each person can reserve a free ticket once per day (maximum 5 people);

3. When making a reservation for a group audience, they must provide the name of the unit (full name), name of the person making the reservation, contact information, number of reserved visitors and other information;

Tour route:

Cultural experience tour: Shenyuan Scenic Area → Lanting Scenic Area → Lu Xun’s Hometown

Shaoxing Ancient City Tour: Water Tourism → Lanting Scenic Area → Cangqiao Zhijie Historic District → Xixiaoheyan Historic District

Best time to visit:

All seasons

Shopping recommendations:

(Shopping) Pingshui pearl tea, Shaoxing fermented bean curd, pearls, mother and son soy sauce, Yue porcelain, black felt hat, torreya, Shaoxing fragrant cake, Shaoxing sausage, dried fish, Shaoxing rice wine, Shaoxing molded dried vegetables.

(Gourmet food) Rice wine banquet, fennel beans, drunken shrimp, dried drunken fish, roasted meat with dried plums and vegetables.