Lanting Scenic Area, A Haven of Calligraphy and Serene Nature

Lanting Scenic Area, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, China
The garden residence of calligrapher Wang Xizhi in the Jin Dynasty
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National scenic spots

Introduction

Mount Lanzhu, together with Yuling and Donghu on the outskirts of Shaoxing, is one of the famous scenic spots, located about 25 miles southwest of the city. It is famous for the calligraphy masterpiece "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection". In recent decades, the "Orchid Pavilion Calligraphy Festival" has further enhanced its reputation. The park is embedded with beautiful landscapes, elegant garden scenery, and rich historical and cultural heritage, and is characterized by "serene views, elegant affairs, literary magnificence, and exquisite calligraphy".
Address
Lanting Scenic Area, Keqiao District, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province, China
Opening hours
08:00-17:00 (all day)
Last admission time: 17:00 (Monday-Sunday, January 1-December 31)
Transportation
Take bus 303A/303B/303C/3A/3/专0003 to the stop of Lanting Scenic Area, and walk there.
Phone 0575-84600890;0575-84029406

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