The guide for a 3 days and 2 nights self-driving trip to Shaoxing from Shanghai is as follows:
Day 1: Depart from Shanghai and arrive in Shaoxing
- Depart from Shanghai in the morning and drive to Shaoxing. The estimated driving time is about 2.5 hours.
- After arriving in Shaoxing, go to the booked Kaiyuan Hotel Shaoxing Jinchang to check in.
- For lunch, you can try Shaoxing special dishes near the hotel, such as stinky tofu, roasted pork with dried vegetables, etc.
- In the afternoon, visit Lu Xun’s hometown, experience Mr. Lu Xun’s life trajectory, and visit Lu Xun’s former residence, Baicao Garden, etc.
- Stroll around Shaoxing Old Street in the evening and taste local snacks, such as sugar figures, tofu pudding, etc.
Day Two: Shaoxing City Tour
- After breakfast, go to Shen Garden to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Song Dynasty gardens and learn about the love story of Lu You and Tang Wan.
- Then visit the Shaoxing Museum to learn about the history and culture of Shaoxing.
- For lunch, you can taste Shaoxing specialties near the hotel.
- In the afternoon, visit East Lake and enjoy the scenery of the lake and mountains. You can choose to take a boat trip.
- Visit the Shaoxing Night Market in the evening and taste local snacks.
Day 3: Travel around Shaoxing
- After breakfast, go to Keyan Scenic Area around Shaoxing and visit Keyan, Jianhu and other scenic spots.
- For lunch, you can taste local specialties in Keyan Scenic Area.
- Visit Orchid Pavilion in the afternoon and admire the birthplace of Wang Xizhi’s “Lanting Preface”.
- Return to Shaoxing city in the evening, check out of the hotel, and end your pleasant trip to Shaoxing.
Kind tips:
- The order of sightseeing tours can be adjusted according to personal interests and time during the itinerary.
- Pay attention to safety and obey traffic rules when traveling by car.
- Bring sunscreen, rain gear and other necessary travel essentials.
- Try to taste local specialties and experience Shaoxing’s unique food culture.