Scenic spot introduction:
Shaoxing East Lake is one of the three famous lakes in Zhejiang Province and a famous scenic spot in Shaoxing. It is known as "the best bonsai in the world". It got its name because Emperor Qin Shihuang visited Kuaiji on his eastward tour and offered rut grass here. Shaoxing East Lake is located at the foot of Ruozhen Mountain, six kilometers east of Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, with a water surface area of 81,300 square meters. It has become a famous garden with its clever combination of cliffs, caves, stone bridges and lake surfaces. Because of the wonderful scenery composed of its strange rocks and strange caves, East Lake has become a rare "wonder in the lake".Attractions distribution:
The main attractions in the East Lake Scenic Area in Shaoxing City are: Taogong Cave, Xiantao Cave, Tingqiu Pavilion, Yinlu Pavilion, Xiangji Pavilion, Yangfanfang, Jishou Tower, Xiaojixuan, Guiling, Xiachuan Bridge, Qinqiao, Wanliu Bridge, "Tao Society", etc.Scenic spot qualifications:
National 4A-level scenic spotScenic spot features:
Photography, hiking, leisure, sightseeing, rafting, vacation, historic sites, lakestravelling guideline:
Recreation items in Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area:
1. Take a awning boat, taste rice wine, and tour the East Lake;
2. Fisherman's entertainment in the water town;
3. Shaoxing social opera;
4. Water viewing stand;
5. Ambilight Night East Lake and other activities.
Best time to visit:
Spring and late summer and early autumn are the best tourist seasons in Shaoxing East Lake.
Shopping recommendations:
Shaoxing old wine, Shaoxing black felt hat, dried vegetables, fragrant cake, fennel beans, pearls, craft bamboo weaving, Shaoxing fermented bean curd, Shaoxing Daling, Shaoxing shelduck, Shaoxing silk, Shaoxing orchid, Lanting peach, Gaibei grape, Shangyu Kuili , Erdu bayberry, Xinchang beef heart persimmon, short-stemmed cherry, Shangyu horn bamboo, Shaoxing milk cucumber, Shaoxing mother and son soy sauce, Shaoxing tribute melon, Keqiao dried tofu, Songxia mold Qianzhang, etc.
Scenic spot location:
China>Zhejiang Province>Shaoxing City>Yuecheng District>Donghu Town
How to get there:
Tourists can take Route 1, Route 107 or the tourist bus at Shaoxing Railway Station to directly reach the East Lake Scenic Area.
Scenic area map:
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East Lake ticket price:
Tickets for Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area: 40 yuan/person;
Boat ride: 90 yuan/boat.
Preferential policies:
1. Students can enjoy half-price discount on tickets with their student ID cards;
2. Seniors over 60 years old and children between 1.2-1.4 meters can enjoy half-price discount on tickets;
3. Tickets are free for seniors over 65 years old and children under 1.2 meters tall.
Scenic area opening hours:
8:00–17:00.
