At the foot of Mount Ji in Shaoxing is the place where Wang Xizhi, the sage of calligraphy, once lived. The scenic area itself is an open street. The old buildings with white walls and black tiles along the road include residences and small shops where you can buy snacks and drink coffee. Walking on the street and recalling the stories of Wang Xizhi presenting fans with inscriptions and renouncing pearls that once took place here is quite interesting.
To the north of the block is Huancheng North Road, to the west is Jiefang Road, to the south is Shengli East Road, and to the east is Xingzhong Road. There are many alleys along the way that can be entered. If you casually stroll around, you can choose according to your personal itinerary. Near Cai Yuanpei Square is the former residence of Cai Yuanpei, an ancient building in the style of a terrace gate from the Ming and Qing dynasties. Inside, the life story of Mr. Cai Yuanpei, a leading figure in the academic world, is exhibited. In the hall, there is a statue of Mr. Cai, which has the demeanor of a scholar. In front of the former residence is Feibi Alley. The Qianye Guild Hall next to it is now a currency museum where you can learn about the development history of Shaoxing’s money shops. Walking all the way north, passing the Jishan Academy, the birthplace of the Jishan School, and the Zhuangyuan Pavilion, you will come to the Wenbi Tower at a higher place. This tower looks somewhat like a writing brush. It is a landmark building of Mount Ji and also a good place to overlook the distance in Shaoxing City. Climbing the tower, you can overlook the panorama of the entire block, and the high-rise buildings of Shaoxing City in the distance are also clearly visible. Returning south to West Street and walking east along the wide flagstone street, you will come to Jiezhu Monastery. This was once the former residence of Wang Xizhi. In front of the monastery, there are goose ponds and ink ponds, almost integrating with the surrounding old residences. Continuing south along Jishan Street in front of the monastery, along the way are Duopo Alley and Tishan Bridge, which are famous for Wang Xizhi presenting inscriptions on fans for an old woman. There is also Sanhuai Hall where you can see well-preserved buildings and wood carvings and stone carvings. Walking to the Wang Xizhi Exhibition Hall in Xiqiao Alley, you can not only see the calligraphy works and life stories of Wang Xizhi and his son, but there is also a calligraphy experience area where tourists can personally experience the charm of calligraphy creation. Open all year round, open all day. The business hours of internal venues are different. The specific business status is subject to the opening situation on that day.Must-see tips: Except for the Qianye Guild Hall and Sanhuai Hall, other scenic spots in the joint ticket can be purchased separately at each scenic spot. If you plan to visit several scenic spots, it is more cost-effective to buy a joint ticket.
