Shaoxing East Lake Family Trip! Ride a Wupeng Boat into the Filming Location of Journey to the West

Avoid the crowds with your kids and unlock the ink-wash Jiangnan at Shaoxing East Lake! This place hides the filming location of the 1986 version of Journey to the West's Kingdom of Women. The lake water reflects the stone cliffs and mountains, like an enlarged landscape bonsai. Kids will exclaim, "It looks like a painting!" When riding the Wupeng boat through the cliffs, looking up to see the ink-colored steep cliffs right before your eyes, the natural grandeur is truly breathtaking! Too many people at the former residence of Mr. Lu? The former residence inside East Lake is not far away. Visiting off-peak is super comfortable and lets kids slowly experience the charm of Jiangnan~ 🚶 Family-friendly lake walk route (easy and stress-free): Jiuqu Bridge → Xiachuan Bridge → Lanyue Bridge → Hanbi Pavilion → Taoshe → Qin Bridge → Xiantao Cave → Yinlu Pavilion → Pier No. 2. Along the way, kids can see black swans and identify green plants, super fun! 🚣 Wupeng boat family tips: There are A/B lines, the cliff-passing route is the same! ▫️ Line A: Take the boat in, walk out (the entrance pier is crowded, may need to queue) ▫️ Line B: Walk to the end, then take the boat out (no queue, perfect for kids who get tired from walking to rest on the boat) Line B is recommended! Tested with kids, it's easier and you can slowly enjoy the scenery along the way~ 📸 Family photo spots (high chance of great shots): ◎ Jiuqu Bridge: Black swans by the lake, capture kids feeding swans for a very lively feel ◎ Lanyue Bridge: Shaoxing’s long-span stone arch bridge, take photos with kids standing on the bridge, the background is the Grand Canal, very Jiangnan style ◎ Hanbi Pavilion: Layers of lotus leaves, even off-season they are serene and elegant, holding kids here creates a great atmosphere ◎ Xiantao Cave: Shoot the moment the Wupeng boat passes through the cave by the shore, have kids wave and greet the boatman, very lively ◎ Yinlu Pavilion: Nearby is the "Dragon Pool," ancient and quiet, perfect for gentle side-profile shots of kids ◎ Pier No. 2: Has an ink pool and views of pavilions and cliffs across the shore, great for full-body shots with kids! 🏨 Accommodation tips: Recommended nearby is the "Shaoxing East Lake Secluded Wild Luxury Homestay," close to the scenic area, quiet environment, kid-friendly and peaceful, and you can enjoy the comfort of a Jiangnan courtyard~