Where is Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing (how to get there) + tickets Anchang Ancient Town Travel Guide

The ancient charm of Jiangnan stretches for a long time. There are many antique cultural buildings and history here waiting for everyone to discover. Anchang Ancient Town in Shaoxing can be said to be the oldest and most classical ancient town. Not only the architecture, but even more difficult is that some of the ancient folk culture here is also very well preserved! Anchang Ancient Town, Shaoxing, Zhejiang

The most authentic ancient town in Shaoxing is built along the river, with the commercial city on the north bank. There are residential buildings on the south bank, and there are many stone bridges on the water connecting the two sides. Along the old streets along the river there are craftsmen pulling sugar and barrels and ancient shops. The most interesting thing is to visit the soy sauce drying field in Xuchang Sauce Garden. There are also historical buildings such as the City God's Hall and the former site of the Bank of China. The Shaoxing Shiye Museum displays Shiye's history, daily necessities and diaries. In addition, the most noteworthy thing is that Anchang’s sausages and soy sauce are famous far and wide, and they became popular all over the country after being broadcast on "A Bite of China". During the twelfth lunar festival that takes place for three days on New Year's Day every year, in addition to local social operas and folk singing, there is also a lively wedding fleet on the water. Transportation

Bus: You can take bus No. 118 from Shaoxing Passenger Transport Center or outside the West Bus Station (near Shaoxing International Hotel), get off at Anchang Hotel Station and cross the road to the ancient town. Go to Shaoxing The last bus to Anchang is at 20:00, the fare is 5-6 yuan, and it leaves every 5 minutes.

You can also take bus No. 208 in Keqiao Town for direct tickets

Free

More ticket prices and preferential policy details are subject to on-site announcements. Time

08:00-17:00 (May 01-September 30, Monday-Sunday)

08:00-16:30 (October 01- Monday to Sunday, April 30 of the following year) Shi Ye Pavilion

In the political arena of China's Ming and Qing dynasties, a group of figures known as "Shi Ye" were once active. Shaoxing is the place with the most masters, and Anchang is also the place where "Shaoxing masters" gather. The Shiye Pavilion relies on the former residence of Master Lou Xintian to display the "Shaoxing Masters", a special social group in the history of China's late feudal society, a special political and cultural phenomenon, and its deep roots in Anchang. It introduces the types, work, life and academic history of masters, as well as the resumes of famous masters, the allusions of masters, and the professional ethics of masters. The exhibits include the master's reference books, works, and manuscripts, most of which are unique in the world.

The former site of the Bank of China

In 1933, the Bank of China opened an office here, with Chinese and Western architectural styles; after entering the gate, there is a bank counter, and then inside, there is a vault, and behind it is the Bank of China exhibition. There is also a magical little vault in the museum waiting for everyone to discover!

Opening hours

08:00-17:00 (Monday, May 1st - September 30th -Sunday)

08:00-16:30 (October 1st - Monday - Sunday, April 30th of the following year)