China, Place by Place, trip file v0.2. Data snapshot 2026-11-08

Tea, Ink & Rice Wine

3 days, 2 nights, Hangzhou → Shaoxing Yuecheng → Anchang, Base: Yuecheng old town, both nights, Walking: moderate

Research plan. Transport, opening hours and the Anchang return are not field-tested. Re-check them within 72 hours of leaving.

Day 1: Hangzhou's tea

09:30–12:00 China National Tea Museum, Shuangfeng site
Longjing village is optional, depending on energy.
Not yet checked: Opening days and passport check; Walking route between sites

13:00–17:30 Move to Shaoxing, check in at Yuecheng old town
Two ways to compare: national rail via 12306, or Hangzhou Metro Line 5 to Guniangqiao, then the intercity line to China Textile City in Keqiao (about 26.5 min). That line stops short of Yuecheng.
Not yet checked: Departure point in Hangzhou for each option; Onward link from Keqiao to Yuecheng old town; National rail frequency and journey time; Arrival station name in Chinese and English; Transfer to the hotel

Day 2: Shaoxing's water and ink

09:30–12:00 Bazi Bridge and Shusheng Guli
Mostly public streets. Pick one as the main stop.
Not yet checked: Which parts are public and which are ticketed; Real walking distance and steps

13:30–16:30 China Rice Wine Museum
If closed, switch to a checked indoor alternative in Yuecheng.
Not yet checked: Opening days, tickets, photography rules

Day 3: Anchang's flavours

09:00–12:00 Yuecheng → Anchang ancient town
Find the public entrance, the bridges and the river steps.
Not yet checked: Where to board and the driver card; Public entrance vs. paid venues

12:00–16:30 Lunch, then return to Shaoxing North Station or Yuecheng
Choose the return that passes the check. If none passes, skip Anchang and stay in Yuecheng.
Not yet checked: Last departure and its source; Plan if no car or bus is available

If something goes wrong

Chinese cards

中国茶叶博物馆(双峰馆区)
Zhōngguó Cháyè Bówùguǎn (Shuāngfēng Guǎnqū) · China National Tea Museum, Shuangfeng site
您好!我想去中国茶叶博物馆双峰馆区。请问怎么走?谢谢!
Hello! I'd like to go to the Tea Museum, Shuangfeng site. How do I get there? Thank you!
八字桥
Bāzì Qiáo · Bazi Bridge, Yuecheng, Shaoxing
您好!我想去八字桥。可以帮我指一下路吗?谢谢!
Hello! I'd like to go to Bazi Bridge. Could you point the way? Thank you!
书圣故里
Shūshèng Gùlǐ · Shusheng Guli historic quarter
您好!我想去书圣故里。请问怎么走?谢谢!
Hello! I'd like to go to Shusheng Guli. How do I get there? Thank you!
中国黄酒博物馆
Zhōngguó Huángjiǔ Bówùguǎn · China Rice Wine Museum
您好!我想去中国黄酒博物馆。请问今天开门吗?谢谢!
Hello! I'd like to go to the China Rice Wine Museum. Is it open today? Thank you!
安昌古镇
Ānchāng Gǔzhèn · Anchang ancient town, Keqiao
师傅您好,请带我去安昌古镇。请打表,谢谢!
Hello driver, please take me to Anchang ancient town. Please use the meter. Thank you!
绍兴北站
Shàoxīng Běi Zhàn · Shaoxing North railway station
您好!我要回绍兴北站。请问在哪里坐车?最后一班是几点?
Hello! I need to get back to Shaoxing North Station. Where do I catch it? When is the last one?
我需要帮助
Wǒ xūyào bāngzhù · I need help
我不会说中文。请帮帮我。紧急情况请拨打:报警 110,急救 120,火警 119。
I don't speak Chinese. Please help me. Emergency: police 110, ambulance 120, fire 119.

Emergency

Police 110, ambulance 120, fire 119