Most nearby family hotels are within walking distance to the park. You can search for "Shaoxing Jinghu Family Hotel" on the Tongcheng Travel app to filter room types with baby cribs and children's meals. The prices are about 30% cheaper than popular summer coastal cities.
Main Walkthrough
Most nearby family hotels are within walking distance to the park. You can search for "Shaoxing Jinghu Family Hotel" on the Tongcheng Travel app to filter room types with baby cribs and children's meals. The prices are about 30% cheaper than popular summer coastal cities.
Leisurely tour of Anchang Ancient Town
Anchang is quieter than Lu Xun's hometown in the main urban area, with riverside corridors providing full shade, making it easy to push a cart. The aroma of sausage, sauce-marinated duck, and pulled white sugar wafts through the air, and just watching the black-awning boat row by is enough to excite young children. There are no motor vehicles in the ancient town. Although the stone-paved roads aren't perfectly smooth, the pace is slow, so if you get tired, you can always find a riverside teahouse to sit and rest. It's recommended to schedule your trip early in the morning or evening, avoid the scorching midday sun, return to the hotel for a nap at noon, and then go out for a stroll after 5 p.m.
Shaoxing Hotel · Garden-style Lying Flat
If you don't want to go out, just choose garden-style hotels like Shaoxing Hotel. The hotel itself is a Jiangnan garden, with pavilions, waterside terraces, winding paths, and secluded paths. Kids can spend half a day exploring inside the hotel. There is a wide variety of takeout and nearby dining options, such as the light Shaoxing Three Delicacies and the tofu from Steamed Double Stink Restaurant, both suitable for toddlers. Using the Tongcheng Travel app to secure a "multi-stay discount" package in advance, the cost-performance ratio is far better than booking at the last minute.
Tip: Bring a portable stroller, sun hat, change of clothes, and mosquito pads. Schedule no more than one core attraction per day. You must return to the hotel for a lunch break at noon, and then take a walk in an open block in the evening.
Ages 3–6 | Preschool · Cute and interactive type
At this stage, children's curiosity begins to explode, and hands-on activities are more attractive than simply sightseeing. In the streets and alleys of Shaoxing's ancient city, there happens to be a wealth of interactive content suitable for little hands.
Lu Xun's Hometown · Childlike Fun Enlightenment
The stone well railings and soap pod trees in the Baicao Garden, the "early" character on the table at Sanwei Study—these details in the textbooks are like treasure hunts for young children. The scenic area is open for free but requires a reservation. It's recommended to book the "Lu Xun Hometown + Shen Garden" combo ticket in advance on the Tongcheng Travel app and choose the audio guide, so children can listen to stories while finding the corresponding scenes. The line at the black-awed boat dock inside the scenic area is quite long, so you can take the ride at the City Square dock during a shorter route, but the experience is the same.
Huangjiu Museum · Parent-Child Handicrafts
The China Huangjiu Museum is much more interesting than expected: children can draw patterns on wine jars by hand, experience the jar-sealing ceremony, and taste sweet fermented rice dumplings. The exhibition hall uses animations and models to tell "How a grain of rice turns into a drop of wine," captivating children aged 3–6. The hands-on experience requires advance reservation, and peak season sessions are limited, so it's recommended to secure your spot online two days in advance.
Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy: Treasure hunting on Old Street
The Hometown of the Sage of Calligraphy is the best-preserved historic district in Shaoxing, without heavy commercial atmosphere. Old houses, old wells, and old gates still retain traces of daily life. Take your child for a walk along the Tishanqiao Bridge, count the ink pools and brush flying tricks along the way, and then buy a freshly made sugar painting at the street corner. The alleys here are narrow and deep, making strollers inconvenient, making it more suitable for preschool children who can walk on their own to stroll slowly.
Jinghu Amusement Park · Shallow Water Fun Zone
The water area of Shaoxing Jinghu Amusement Park features shallow pools and small slides designed for young children, with strict water quality management and a dense staffing of lifeguards. Entering the park in the summer evening and playing until dark just in time to return to the hotel not only avoid the scorching sun but also drain the child's last battery.
Ages 6–12 | Primary school students · Knowledge acquisition type through study tours
Shaoxing is a "regular" in Chinese textbooks, from Lu Xun to Wang Xizhi, from Lu You to Cai Yuanpei, almost every step hits a key point of knowledge. This summer, inquiries about the "Touring Shaoxing with Textbooks" study tour route have increased significantly, with many parents choosing to move classes directly into the ancient city.
Lanting·The first stop for calligraphy study tours
The winding water flows with the wine cup, the Goose Pool, and the Imperial Stele Pavilion—Lanting lays out the scenes from the "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion" just as they are. The immersive "winding water flowing cup" experience here is specially designed for elementary students: dress in Jin dynasty attire, sit by the stream, watch wine cups float from upstream, and respond with poetry when scooped up. Children can also use brushes to trace the character "之" on bamboo slips in the calligraphy museum, and take home a mini copy of their own "Lanting Preface" before leaving. Lanting is located at the foot of Kuaiji Mountain, covered by forests. In summer, it's 3–5°C cooler than the city, making it a true reverse summer retreat.
Lu Xun's Hometown · Follow the textbook to check in
From "From the Hundred Herbs Garden to the Sanwei Study" to the Xianheng Hotel in "Kong Yiji," children under sixth grade are not unfamiliar with Lu Xun. It is recommended to follow the order "Lu Xun's ancestral home — Baicao Garden — Sanwei Study House — Lu Xun Memorial Hall," staying at each stop for 20 minutes and comparing with the original text. The memorial hall has many interactive screens, allowing children to "dress up" Lu Xun's characters on electronic screens, which is much more effective than just skimming through.
Kuaiji Mountain: Dual Study Tour of Yellow Wine and Mythology
Kuaiji Mountain is not only the site of Yu the Great's mausoleum but also an important source of yellow wine culture. At the foot of the mountain, the yellow wine town offers a brewing workshop experience, where children can witness the entire process of glutinous rice mixed with starter and fermentation in jars. Continuing to the mountain to the Mausoleum of Yu the Great, listen to the story of "passing by the door three times without entering," covering history, geography, and Chinese all at once. In summer, the mountain is lush with greenery and the trail slopes gently, making it ideal for elementary school students to walk the entire route on their own.
Shaoxing Science and Technology Museum · Indoor Cool Study Tour
If you encounter temperatures above 38°C, the Shaoxing Science and Technology Museum is the best choice. The museum's permanent "Water Town Ecology" exhibition and the "Textile Technology" interactive area are closely integrated with Shaoxing's local culture. Children can operate the loom themselves, observe water samples under a microscope, and spend most of the day playing with different patterns. Summer weekends are crowded, so it's recommended to visit on weekdays and book tickets online in advance.
Ages 12+ | Teenagers · Outdoor Summer Escape Type
Older kids are starting to develop immunity to "sightseeing attractions," with real appeal coming from the physical challenge at their disposal and independent exploration in the mountains and wilderness. The Kuaiji Mountains and the Shanxi River basin around Shaoxing provide plenty of outdoor options.
Fuzhi Mountain · Glacier and Stone Wave Hiking
Fuzhi Mountain rises to 861 meters, and in summer, the summit temperature is more than 6°C lower than in the city, making it a hidden summer retreat for locals. The glacier stone waves halfway up the mountain are Quaternary glacial relics, with massive rocks piled up forming a natural "climbing site." Climbing up using both hands and feet is a fun experience for teenagers. After reaching the summit, you can overlook the millennium-old terraced fields with a wide view, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. The round trip takes about 4 hours; it is recommended to start before 7 a.m. and return before noon.
Nineteen Peaks · Ferrada and the plank road challenge
The Pilarda project in Xinchang Nineteen Peaks Scenic Area is one of the few high-altitude rock climbing experiences around Shaoxing, with different difficulty levels, suitable for teenagers aged 12 and above to challenge under coaching guidance. Even if you don't participate in the Pilarda, the glass walkway and Yixiantian Canyon are thrilling enough. The scenic area is located in the mountains, with temperatures about 5°C lower than in the city. Be sure to purchase tickets online and reserve sessions in advance.
Shengzhou Baizhang Waterfall · Tracing Stream and Playing in the Water
Shengzhou Baizhang Waterfall Scenic Area is famous for its clusters of waterfalls and clear streams. The downstream shallow areas have gentle water and clear water, making it a paradise for young people to explore and enjoy the stream. The bamboo groves on both banks provide shade, and the stream water stays around 20°C year-round, so stepping barefoot in will completely dispel the heat. The scenic area is not yet overdeveloped, with fewer people than mainstream rafting spots. You can bring quick-drying clothes and water guns and enjoy a fun afternoon.
Cao'e River Cycling Trail · River Breeze Night Ride
Along the Cao'e River in the north of Shaoxing, a continuous cycling greenway is built. Riding along the river in the evening, the river breeze blows in your face and lights gradually light up on both banks, making it a favorite summer activity among local youth. Shared bicycles can be borrowed and returned anytime, without needing to bring your own vehicle. The riding distance can be controlled between 10 and 20 kilometers according to your physical strength.
General pitfall warning
Reservation first: Popular scenic spots like Lu Xun's Hometown, Lanting, and Shijiu Peaks offer timed reservations during summer vacation. It is recommended to complete online reservations and ticket purchases at least two days in advance. The Tongcheng Travel app offers Shaoxing multi-attraction combo tickets and "scenic area + hotel" packages, which are more cost-effective than buying separately. Peak season quotas sell out quickly.
Relaxed pace: Shaoxing feels hottest from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in summer. It's recommended to plan your morning at core attractions, rest at your hotel in the afternoon, and then go out in the evening to stroll through the old street or walk along the river. Visit no more than two core attractions daily, leaving time for the black-awning boat you encounter and the yellow wine popsicles on the street corner.
Sun protection and mosquito protection double insurance: Water towns have many mosquitoes, especially near rivers and bamboo forests, so carry mosquito repellent with you. Sunscreen, sun hat, and ice sleeves are all essential. There is no sunshade on black-awning boats, so be sure
