Step into one of China's oldest and most charming canal cities — Shaoxing, a 2,500-year-old water town in Zhejiang Province. Often called “China's Venice,” Shaoxing is famous for its scenic canals, arched stone bridges, traditional whitewashed houses, and as the hometown of China's greatest modern writer, Lu Xun.

On this guided walking tour, you'll stroll through the atmospheric Cangqiao Straight Street, a UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award-winning historic lane lined with Qing dynasty residences, local shops, and tea houses. Continue to the Bazi Bridge, China's oldest standing urban overpass dating to the Song Dynasty (1256 AD), where three streets and three canals intersect in a stunning display of ancient engineering.

Visit the Lu Xun Native Place, the preserved childhood area of China's most celebrated modern author, featuring his family home, the famous Sanwei Study, and the iconic Baicao Garden. Along the way, sample local Shaoxing yellow wine and stinky tofu at traditional street stalls, and soak in the timeless atmosphere of a living, breathing ancient Chinese city.