Zhuji | Leisurely stroll in the hometown of Xi Shi and experience the ancient Yue culture of a thousand years

Visiting Zhuji in Shaoxing, one must take a look at the hometown of Xi Shi. I particularly enjoy strolling along the wooden walkway by the Puyang River, hearing the sound of my footsteps on the wooden planks, breathing in the fresh oxygen, and feeling quite comfortable in the warm sunshine of summer. Xi Shi, the foremost of the ancient Four Beauties of China, was born in Huan Sha Village, south of Zhuji city. The well-known story of 'sinking fish' originates from Xi Shi washing silk. Xi Shi's hometown is located in the central district of Zhuji city, featuring attractions such as the Statue of the Lady Washing Silk, the Gallery of Famous Women in Chinese History, Fan Li Temple, Yongshou Temple, Xi Shi Temple, and Golden Rooster Mountain. At night or during festivals, there are also large-scale performances to enjoy. 📍Address: No. 2, Chuluo East Road, Zhuji City, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province 🎫Ticket: Free 🚘Transportation Strategy 🚗Self-driving: Navigate to Xi Shi's hometown, there is a parking lot at the entrance, 10r per day 🚌Bus: Route 21, Y2, etc. ⭐Must-visit Attractions 1️⃣Statue of the Lady Washing Silk Located near the Huan Sha Bridge, along the Puyang River, the group of statues recreates the scene of the lady washing clothes. 2️⃣Gallery of Famous Women in Chinese History An exhibition hall themed around famous Chinese women from various dynasties, which requires a separate fee. 45r during the day, 20r at night, joint ticket with Xi Shi Temple for 80r 3️⃣Fan Li Temple Includes Fan Li Temple, God of Wealth Temple, Kuixing Pavilion, Three Stars Temple, and other buildings. You can get three incense sticks for free in the God of Wealth Temple to pray for blessings. 4️⃣Xi Shi Beach Legend has it that Xi Shi often washed silk on this beach, hence the name. It is not open to the public now, but if there is a large music performance, it will be held here. 5️⃣Yongshou Temple The highest building in the scenic area is Yongshou Temple, also known as Taishan Temple, located on Golden Rooster Mountain. You need to climb a long staircase to the top to enter the temple. Inside the temple, there are the East Emperor Hall, the Hall of the Western Three Saints, the Sutra Hall, and the monks' dormitory. Xi Shi's hometown shows two different sides during the day and at night, each with its own charm. If you come at night, there is a large-scale original immersive performance show 'Dream of Xi Shi' that makes a stunning appearance in the Zheng Family Ancestral Hall. Through various legends of Xi Shi, it showcases the charm of women. If you visit during holidays, there will be a water-based live performance 'Dream of Hometown' on the Lotus Pond, offering an encounter with a cross-time trend of national style.