Shaoxing is located in the northeastern part of Zhejiang province. It is 60 kilometers southeast of Hangzhou city. Hop on a regular bus or train from Hangzhou to Shaoxing. Buses depart from Hangzhou eastern station every 20 minutes from 6:30 to 19:30 and the fare is about CNY22.00 net per person. There are also many trains running daily and the fare is CNY12.00 net for hard seat, and CNY19.00 net for soft seat.

The former residence of Lu Xun, Shaoxing

Upon arrival, the first thing to do is to find a hotel.  Stay at the city center, around Luxun Road, as it is convenient to go anywhere from  here and getting meals. Besides hotels like the 3-star Xianheng hotel, there are many hostels offering good rates and condition. Hotel rate is usually CNY300.00 net per night but it's only CNY40.00 to CNY80.00 for small hostels.

Transportation in Shaoxing is very convenient. Taxi fares start from CNY5.00 net for the first 3 km, afterwhich every kilometer will cost a further CNY2.20. As the city is small, CNY5.00 net would be enough to travel from one spot to another within the city area. Alternatively, using cheaper tricycle usually costs only CNY4.00 net for about 3 kilometers.

Upon checking in and after a short rest at the hotel, take a tour to the Keyan beauty spot, located 12 kilometers west of Shaoxing. Bus No.16 from the south gate will take you to the site after a 30 minutes' drive. Another option would be bus No.77 or No.607.

Keyan Scenic Area, Shaoxing

Keyan Scenic Area dates back 1,800 years ago to the Han Dynasty.  With a  Cultural background of ancient Yue, it integrates the water village feature, relics of ancient quarrying and forest ecological as a whole. It takes a whole day to tour Keyan Scenic Area, including Jianhu and Luzhen. Admission fee is CNY100.00 net for these 3 spots.

On the following day, visit the hometown of famous writer Lu Xun; vis-à-vis Lu Xun memorial, Lu Xun's ancestral home and former residence, etc. The entrance fee is CNY80.00 net. Most spots related with Lu Xun are located in the city center.  Taking a taxi usually costs within CNY5.00 net. When taking buses No. 2, No. 5 or No. 11, alight at Lu Xun Station.

From there, make your way to the Zhou Enlai memorial and Shen Garden. The former can be reached by taking bus No.10; the entrance fee is CNY18.00 net. Shen Garden is a famous garden of the Song Dynasty, famous for its love story between poets Mr. Lu You and Ms. Tang Wan. It can be reached by taking bus No. 7; the entrance fee is CNY25.00 net.

Make your way back to Hangzhou after the tour.