Shaoxing Canal and white houses in Shaoxing
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Shaoxing Food and Scenic Guide

Shaoxing is a canal city with old lanes, yellow wine, Lu Xun history, rice dishes, stinky tofu, and enough quiet texture to work as a gentler Hangzhou-side trip.

Chinese
绍兴
Best time
March-May and September-November
Suggested stay
1-2 days

What to Eat

Shaoxing yellow wine 绍兴黄酒

可温着喝,酒量一般就少量尝,不要空腹喝。

Stinky tofu 臭豆腐

绍兴小吃代表,外脆内软,蘸酱看个人口味。

Mei gan cai pork 梅干菜扣肉

咸香下饭,肥瘦和蒸制火候很重要。

Drunken chicken 醉鸡

黄酒香明显,冷菜常见,适合开胃。

Drunken shrimp 醉虾

生冷酒香菜,介意生食的人可以跳过。

Fennel beans 茴香豆

配黄酒的小食,鲁迅故里附近很常见。

Shaoxing rice cake 绍兴年糕

炒年糕或汤年糕都常见,口感软糯。

Dried vegetable rice 梅干菜饭

家常感强,简单但很有地方味。

Yellow wine milk tea 黄酒奶茶

新式喝法,适合尝鲜,不代表传统菜。

Sauce duck 酱鸭

江南卤味,咸甜适中,适合打包一点。

Rice wine popsicle 黄酒棒冰

夏天常见,轻酒味甜品,注意是否含酒精。

River fish 河鲜

水乡菜常见,清蒸或红烧都可以,问清时价。

抖音、大众点评和高德扫街榜上可以用这些中文名交叉搜索:绍兴黄酒、臭豆腐、梅干菜扣肉、醉鸡、醉虾、茴香豆、绍兴年糕、酱鸭。先看抖音里的老街实拍和小吃摊,再看大众点评近期评价里的口味和价格,最后用高德扫街榜判断离鲁迅故里、仓桥直街或酒店是否顺路。

Top Scenic Stops

  1. Lu Xun Native Place
  2. Shen Garden
  3. East Lake
  4. Cangqiao Straight Street
  5. Anchang Ancient Town

Simple Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Lu Xun Native Place, Shen Garden, Cangqiao Straight Street, yellow wine dinner.
  2. Day 2: East Lake or Anchang Ancient Town, slower canal walk and snacks.

Getting Around

Shaoxing is easy by rail from Hangzhou and Shanghai routes. The core old-city sights are close enough for short rides and walks, while Anchang needs a separate transfer.

First-Time Visitor Tips

Useful Phrases

Does this contain alcohol?

这个含酒吗? Zhege han jiu ma?

Can you warm the yellow wine?

黄酒可以温一下吗? Huangjiu keyi wen yixia ma?

Shaoxing Travel FAQ

Is Shaoxing worth a day trip from Hangzhou?

Yes. It is close, quieter, and has canal streets, Lu Xun history, yellow wine culture, and local snacks that feel distinct from Hangzhou.

What should I eat in Shaoxing?

Try yellow wine, stinky tofu, mei gan cai pork, drunken chicken, fennel beans, rice cake, sauce duck, and river fish.

How long should I spend in Shaoxing?

One day covers the core old-city sights and food. Add a second day for East Lake or Anchang Ancient Town.