Lu Xun's Hometown & Shen Garden Tourism Area

绍兴市鲁迅故里•沈园景区

Zhejiang, Shaoxing★ 4.6Designated 2012·30.4586°N, 119.9693°E

Ticket Price

Free (Shen Garden CNY 40)

Duration

2 to 3 hours

Rating

4.6 / 5.0

Designated

2012

About Lu Xun's Hometown & Shen Garden Tourism Area

The childhood haunts of the writer Lu Xun in Shaoxing's old town - his residence, the Baicao Garden and Sanwei Study. Nearby Shen Garden, with its classical ponds and poetry steles, is linked to a famous Song-dynasty love poem.

Highlights

Lu Xun's former residence, Baicao Garden and Sanwei Study; the Tugu Temple; Shen Garden with its famous tragic-love poem steles.

Suggested Route

Start at Lu Xun Native Place (residence, Baicao Garden, Sanwei Study), walk to the Tugu Temple and Xianheng Hotel, then to Shen Garden; allow 3-4 hours.

Food & Lodging

Taste Shaoxing yellow wine, stinky tofu and fennel beans at Xianheng Hotel; stay in Shaoxing old town.

Facilities

Visitor center, free shuttle within the pedestrian historic zone, restrooms and signage; flat paved paths, wheelchair-friendly.

Travel Tips

Check official website for current information. Respect local customs and regulations. Best visited during mild weather seasons.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

⏰Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.