Tourism in Anchang Ancient Town

Anchang Ancient Town is located in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province. It is open from 08:30 to 17:00 every day, and the ticket price is 35 yuan. There is no extra parking fee to enter the ancient town, because there is a large free parking lot inside. In terms of transportation, take bus No.118 from Shaoxing Passenger Transport Center or West Bus Station (near Shaoxing International Hotel), and you can go directly after passing through Ke Qiao. The last bus is at 8 pm, and the fare is 3 yuan, which runs every 5 minutes. Hangzhou east railway station can take the bus to Ke Qiao first, and then transfer to Bus No.208 to Guzhen. Self-driving route, get off at the Ke Qiao intersection of Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway, and you can reach Anchang Town about 5 kilometers.

There are various ways to get there. The Xiao-Yong Railway runs through the city, from Shaoxing to Hangzhou in 50 minutes in the west and from Ningbo in 1 hour and 40 minutes in the east. The nearest airport is Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, which is about 30 kilometers away. Accommodation conditions in the ancient town are diverse. Shopkeepers' houses can be selected on the long street. The standard room price is 80 yuan/room, and public toilets are available. There is Anchang Hotel in front, with beds in 20 yuan for everyone. Although the facilities are simple, it is suitable for travelers seeking unique experiences.

Baolin Hotel is recommended for local specialties. The owner Shen Baolin is famous for TV reports. The sausages and yellow wine here are worth a try. Although the food is delicious, the service in Wutan Hat Hotel is a bit poor. Visitors are advised to stay in Anchang ancient town for one night. The ancient town in the evening and early morning is more quiet and real, and you can enjoy traditional crafts such as pulling sugar and filling fat intestines. At dusk, take an awning boat from 5 yuan and shuttle between the ancient bridge and the long street in the ancient town, which has a unique flavor.

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Anchang Ancient Town is one of the four famous ancient towns in Shaoxing and the first batch of famous historical and cultural towns in Zhejiang Province. Located at the northwest end of Shaoxing County, Zhejiang Province, it is adjacent to Xiaoshan in Hangzhou, Ke Qiao in the south and Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway in the north. Founded in the Northern Song Dynasty, it was burnt down many times after the war, and rebuilt in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Its architectural style inherits the typical characteristics of Jiangnan water town. It is simple and elegant, with its specialty Anchang sausage and sugar, and its water wedding with water town style is also unique. It is the hometown of Shaoxing touts. The most distinctive is the small bridge in Anchang. The twelfth lunar month wind attracts a large number of tourists every year.

The travel guide article will introduce the most complete scenic spots and game recommendations of Anchang ancient town in Shaoxing, providing readers with background information and attracting readers' interest.

I. Overview of Anchang Ancient Town

Located in Anchang Town, Yuecheng District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, it is an ancient town with a history of thousands of years, which is closely connected with Hemudu Cultural Site, Yuewang Mausoleum, Muyu Town, East Lake and other scenic spots. Anchang Ancient Town has a long history and profound cultural heritage, and is known as one of the "Top Ten Famous Historical and Cultural Towns in China". Anchang ancient town is not big, but it is full of quaint atmosphere. The ancient town area is full of Ming and Qing buildings with red bricks and blue tiles, and there are many beautiful things along the street, such as ancient shops, ancient scales, ancient gourds and ancient rollers. In addition, Anchang ancient town also has beautiful natural scenery, showing its unique charm.

Second, Shaoxing Anchang Ancient Town Scenic Spot Recommendation 1. Yue Yun Ancient Temple

Located in Anchang West Street, Yueyun Ancient Temple is one of the representatives of Anchang Town's history and culture. According to legend, Yue Fei's mother-in-law is also his mentor who teaches him in the ancient temple in Yue Yun. The main buildings include Wenchang Pavilion, Yue Temple and Yitong Pavilion, among which Yue Temple is another name of Yue Fei Temple and the main place for Yue Fei to sacrifice and pay homage.

2. Cao Xueqin Moxiang Bookstore

Cao Xueqin's Moxiang Bookstore is located in Dongpuji Village, where Cao Xueqin's selected poetry and calligraphy works, as well as important works about A Dream of Red Mansions, are collected. The interior layout of the bookstore is exquisite, from the shell lattice ceiling to classical furniture, brick carving calligraphy and painting, all of which show the immortal charm of China's classical culture.

3. Ci 'ai Hall

Ci 'ai Hall is located in Shikumen District, Anchang Ancient Town. The building is designed in the style of combining Chinese and Western styles. The first floor is a Chinese living room, and the second floor imitates western restaurants and bedrooms. There are more than 2,000 treasures in the hall, including the famous painting Fuchun Shan Jutu in Qing Dynasty, classical cultural relics in Ming and Qing Dynasties and antique bone wares.

Third, Anchang ancient town gameplay recommendation 1, stroll through the ancient town

You can walk freely in the ancient town, enjoy the ancient buildings and taste the local snacks. Maybe you will find some unknown scenic spots and cultures when you wander around.

2. Taste special snacks

The snacks in Anchang Ancient Town are mainly Wenzhou specialty snacks, including Anchang Bamboo Shoots, Egg Roll Cake, Steamed Bread Cake, Clear Soup meatballs, Hu Spicy Soup, etc. Among them, meatballs are local specialty snacks, and the meat stuffing is delicious, leaving fragrance in your mouth.

3. Water Teahouse

There is a water teahouse in the ancient town, where tourists can sit and drink tea and feel the tranquility and beauty of the Jiangnan water town. There is also a water lantern show in the teahouse in the evening, with flashing lights and sparkling water waves, and its beautiful scenery is intoxicating.

Fourth, Anchang Ancient Town Accommodation Recommendation 1. Ci 'aitang B&B.

Ci 'ai Hall, built in 1937, was once the wedding room of Wang Lifang, a famous woman. Now it has been transformed into a homestay with elegant interior decoration, famous calligraphy and painting and classical furniture, which makes people linger.

2. Luffa Mountain Homestay

Luffa Mountain Folk House is adjacent to Luffa Mountain Park, with beautiful scenery, a terrace overlooking the whole ancient town, a lush courtyard, and a particularly comfortable feeling of being close to nature.

3. Blue Sea Show Resort Hotel

Blue Sea Show Resort Hotel is the most luxurious hotel in Anchang ancient town, with luxurious and elegant interior decoration and complete supporting facilities, including swimming pool, tennis court and gym, where visitors can enjoy luxury services and a better life.

V. Summary

The ancient town of Anchang in Shaoxing has a profound historical and cultural heritage, rich tourism resources, various historical sites, special cuisine, and the unique charm of Jiangnan culture. If you plan to travel to Zhejiang, consider taking a cultural trip to Anchang Ancient Town.