5 Days in Zhuji: What to Do and See in Zhuji

Day 1 | Morning

Wu Xie Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open from 9/25-9/30,7:30am-4:30pm;Open from 10/1-4/30,8:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Wuxie Scenic Area, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City

The Wu Xie Scenic Area is located about 20 km west of Zhuji city. It is divided into the Wu Xie Lake Area, the Taoyuan Area, the Dongyuan Area and the Xiyuan Area. "Xie" refers to the local waterfall. The large waterfall within the scenic area is its most popular attraction. Wu Xie has something for every season. In the summer, take a dip in the lake. In the fall, you can gaze at the colorful leaves. In the winter, you can come look at the beautiful ginkos.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Mho_Ag: Nice place!!!

Day 1 | Afternoon

When time permits after visiting Wu Xie Scenic Area, don’t forget pay a visit to Xi Shi's Hometown.

Xi Shi's Hometown

Opening Hours: Open from 5/1-9/30,8:00am-5:00pm;Open from 10/1-4/30,8:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 80 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-0.5 Days

Location: No.2, Huansha South Road, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City

Xi Shi's Hometown is located in Zhuji, Shaoxing. It includes the landscape belt of the Huanjiang River and its two banks and possesses the beautiful landscape of the southern Yangtze and immense Chinese gardens. The various themed pavilions in the scenic area will teach travelers about the life of Xi Shi. The area around Xi Shi Temple is a core area for tourists, which includes the Xi Shi Temple, Guyue Tower, Zhengdan Pavilion, Xizi Stele Corridor, China Torreyagrandis Tree Museum, Pearl Building, Huansha Silk Pavilion, and the Zhuluo Pavillion.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: this place is so quiet and peaceful! you could go any time of year and it will always be serene and beautiful

Day 1 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Grand Dongshan is the best places.

Grand Dongshan

Opened in 2022, the Grand Dongshan offers travelers a pleasant stay in Shaoxing, whether for business or leisure purposes.

The hotel is conveniently located a short 13km drive from Shangyu Railway Station. Seeing Shaoxing's sights from this hotel is easy with Dongshan Lake Scenic Spot, Wolong Mountain Sceneic Area and Xie An Tomb all close by.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Shaoxing hotel provides parking on site.

According to our guests, this hotel provides a very high level of service.

Day 2 | Morning

Miguoguo Small Town

Opening Hours: 8:00-17:00

Ticket Price: 128 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 0.5-1 Days

Location: Miguoguo Small Town, Shanxiahu Town, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City

Miguoguo Small Town is found in the hometown of Xishi and the county of pearls - Shanxiahu Town, Zhuji City. It combines fruit and vegetable planting, items deep processing, leisure and holiday, education and training, and cultural creativity. There is a little train worthy of experience in the park. The retro and interesting style is greatly loved by the children. It is a moving attraction riding a small train to visit the park.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Miguoguo Small Town, Torreya Forest Park next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Torreya Forest Park

Opening Hours: 8:30-16:30

Ticket Price: 70 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Days

Location: No. 107, Qinghua Road, Zhaojia Town, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City

Torreya Forest Park is a comprehensive forest park integrating leisure, sightseeing and holiday functions. The cultivation history of camphor in the park has been 1,500 years ago. Among them, More than 10,000 eucalyptus trees with more than 100 years of history. especially the King of Torreya in the Wang Village. It has a history of more than 1,300 years and is known as the "Thousand Years of Living Relics". There are also many famous agricultural products such as bamboo, bayberry, peach, and so on. It is a pure natural forest park and a veritable flower and fruit mountain.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, GRAND NEW CENTURY HOTEL SHENGZHOU is the best places.

GRAND NEW CENTURY HOTEL SHENGZHOU

The GRAND NEW CENTURY HOTEL SHENGZHOU was recently opened in 2022, making it a fantastic choice for those staying in Shengzhou.

The hotel is located approximately 51km from Shangyu Railway Station. Traveling to and from the railway station is easy with Shangyu Railway Station located approximately 51km away. Keeping busy is easy, with Yueju Museum, Jingzhong Park and 剡園 all nearby.

When guests have some time on their hands they can make use of the onsite facilities. Guests of this Shengzhou hotel can make use of the parking facilities.

Our guests consider this hotel to have excellent service.

Day 3 | Morning

Xishi Temple

Ticket Price: 45 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-2 Hours

Location: 123 Huansha South Road, Zhuji City

Xishi Temple is located in the Zhuluo foothills, beside the Wusha River. The Xishi Temple is a site within the Xishi homeland tourist area. The temple contains a statue of Xishi, surrounded by Hongfen Pool, Zheng Dan Memorial Pavilion, Xianxian Loft and other sites. The Wusha heritage sites outside its doors, such as the depictions of the Wusha River and Wusha Rock by Wang Xizhi, the patron saint of calligraphy, are very attractive. This is a cultural scenic tourist area that displays ancient Yue culture and rural flavor, with Xishi culture as the theme.

Day 3 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Wuxieqihuan Water Rafting.

Wuxieqihuan Water Rafting

Ticket Price: 168 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-3 Hours

Location: Majianzhen, Zhuji, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China, 311803

Wuxieqihuan Water Rafting, also known as Xiyuan Gorge Surf Water Rafting. Taking a rafting trip here, one will experience the excitement of being carried along at speed and of flowing downriver with the water. Wuxieqihuan Water Rafting has several different experiences on offer, including: 1. "Canyon Expedition", 2. "Magic in the Jungle", 3. "Warring States Whirlwind", 3. "Journey to the End of the World", and 4. "Bid Farewell to Xi Shi in Your Dreams".

Day 3 | Evening

Looking for a bed nearby after finishing your journey at Wuxieqihuan Water Rafting? Crowne Plaza Shaoxing is one of your top choices.

Crowne Plaza Shaoxing

The Crowne Plaza Shaoxing is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Crowne Plaza Shaoxing offers a pleasant stay in Shaoxing for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel is conveniently located just 3km from Shaoxing Railway Station and 45km from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. Keeping busy is easy, with Meilonghu Park, Shaogang Memorial Park and 愛你寶貝DIY巧克力夢工廠 all nearby.

After a long day of sightseeing, guests can retire to the comfort of the hotel. This Shaoxing hotel features parking on site.

According to our trusted guests, the facilities at this hotel are first-rate. Perfect for those working on the move, this hotel caters to a large number of business guests.

Day 4 | Morning

Qian Nian Xiangfei Tanxian Drifting

Ticket Price: 158 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.0-3.0 Hours

Location: In Zhaojia Town, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City.

"The Torreya Adventure Rafting is located in the World Heritage Torreya Forest Park, with pleasant scenery and air. The scenic spot has a high-end themed Torreya-themed clubhouse with a strong cultural atmosphere. Rafting has always been a sport for the brave. A very long river extends in the hard hinterland of the canyon. , surrounded by green hills on all sides, until the downstream, you can also enjoy the full bloom of thousands of acres of cherry blossoms, combining excitement and softness to the extreme. The mountains and backwaters in the Grand Canyon of Torreya Township turn. The water hugs the mountains and flows, the solitary peaks on both sides of the bank stand, and the trees are green along the way. The rocks are jagged, the rapids and shoals are all over, the waterfalls and springs hang high, the streams are crystal clear, and the fish and rocks are interesting. So this kind of rafting must not be missed."

Day 4 | Afternoon

Baita Lake National Wetland Park nearby is the top choice before you leave Qian Nian Xiangfei Tanxian Drifting and hit the road.

Baita Lake National Wetland Park

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-4:00pm

Ticket Price: 50 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 2-4 Hours

Location: Baita Lake, Jinjia Village, Bengshi Town, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City

Baita Lake National Wetland Park is a natural lake in the Puyang River Basin. It is a large ecological wetland in Zhuji City and an important ecological barrier in the north of Zhuji. The park is connected by land and water, rich in ecological resources and deep in cultural heritage. It is known as the "Zhuji Baita Lake, Zhezhong Small Cave", and is a national wetland park integrating natural, farming, and cultural wetlands.

Day 4 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Oriental Grand Hotel Shaoxing is the best places.

Oriental Grand Hotel Shaoxing

The Oriental Grand Hotel Shaoxing is an ideal spot for travelers wanting to discover the city. The Oriental Grand Hotel Shaoxing offers a pleasant stay in Shaoxing for those traveling for business or leisure.

The hotel is conveniently located just 13km from Shaoxing North Railway Station and 24km from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. The nearby area boasts an abundance of attractions including Coolplay Kingdom, Oriental Neverland, Kehua Park and 太平橋公園.

This hotel makes a great place to kick back and relax after a long day of sightseeing. This Shaoxing hotel features parking on site.

When it comes to Shaoxing hotels, the Oriental Grand Hotel Shaoxing is highly regarded for its excellent facilities. This hotel is particularly popular with those traveling with families.

Day 5 | Morning

Douyan Scenic Area

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: 30 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 4-5 Hours

Location: Douyan Scenic Spot, Paitou Town, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City

Douyan, the main peak of Douyan Scenic Area, was formerly known as Douyan, which means that it stands abruptly and stands tall and steep. Visit Douyan, the fun is climbing. Douyan is famous for its strange peaks, steep rocks, strange rocks, quiet caves and clear springs. A huge mountain is made up of hundreds of thousands of rocks. "Looking at Douyan, the rocks are like Buddhas, and close-up, thousands of Buddhas and Buddhas are like rocks." The climate is warm in winter and cool in summer. Unpredictable feeling. Douyan has lush vegetation, with a forest coverage rate of 72%. There are more than 130 species of various types of trees, including camphor, fragrant Cambodia, and crape myrtle that are more than a hundred years old. The Pingchuan at the foot of the mountain is like a village house, shaded by bamboo and trees, and surrounded by fertile fields and beautiful ponds. The scenic area has opened a "farmhouse music" activity, allowing tourists to experience the rural scenery and farm life while enjoying the scenery and rock climbing. Douyan Scenic Spot has more than 50 scenic spots, such as Jiangtai, Douyan Giant Buddha, Jinjing Longtan, Xiandong Mansion, Thousand Steps Cloud Ladder, Baiyun Temple, Dragon King Hall, Thousand Buddhas and so on. Follow the stone steps of the tour road one by one to watch.

Day 5 | Afternoon

Now we come to another great highlight in the city: Thousand Column Houses.

Thousand Column Houses

Opening Hours: Open from 8:00am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: 35 RMB

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-2 Hours

Location: Si's Ancient Residential Buildings, Sizhai Township, Chencai Town, Zhuji City

The Thousand Pillars House is one of the scenic spots in the Dongbai Lake Scenic Spot in Zhuji City. It was built by Si Yuanru in the reign of Emperor Jiaqing of the Qing Dynasty (1798) and is now inhabited by descendants of the Si surname. It is named after the thousand columns in the house. The Thousand Column House is distributed with 5 vertical axes and 3 horizontal axes, which is a courtyard-style group layout. It covers a total area of 6,850 square meters. It is a building built on a mountain facing south and north. It is 108.5 meters wide from east to west and 63.1 meters deep from north to south. The ratio of length to width is the golden section. The house has 8 courtyards, 10 large patios, 36 small patios, 121 buildings, 1322 pillars, and the pillars are miscellaneous woods. There are four gates on the east and west sides with the main gate as the axis, with a total of five longitudinal entrances. The forehead of the door is made of bluestone and engraved with the four characters "Yusiweisheng", which is a nine-fold seal, which is a copy of Mi Fu, a calligrapher in the Song Dynasty. The forehead of the door is decorated with brick figures, landscapes, dragons and phoenixes and other patterns. Passing the gate building is the main hall, with five lift-type structures. On both sides of the main hall, there are "Conggui Hall", "Shuanghuai Hall", "Fu Shou Hall" and "Ren Shou Hall", all of which are engraved with the name of the regular script hall with bluestone and inlaid on the wall. There is a brick carving of "Hundred Horses" on the wall in the main hall. There are 53 white horses, which are made of 21 blue bricks with a length of 0.34 meters and a width of 0.30 meters. The total length is 7.04 meters. The closed door of the central hall can only be opened under one circumstance, that is, it is opened when the clansman dies. The residents of the Thousand Pillars House still maintain this custom. They cannot easily open the main door, and can only enter and exit through the side door.

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