Shaoxing Old Town Snack and Canal Tour

The Shaoxing Old Town Snack and Canal Tour is led by local walking-tour guides and follows Luxun Road in Shaoxing's Yuecheng District, a heritage district named for the writer Lu Xun, who grew up in the area. Over about two hours the route crosses several of the district's canal bridges while stopping for tastings of stinky tofu, mei cai kou rou (preserved mustard greens braised with pork), and fennel beans, then continues to a traditional huangjiu tavern for a sample of warmed Shaoxing rice wine. Along the way the guide connects several stops to Lu Xun's own writings and childhood memories of the local food culture, giving the tour a literary framing alongside the tastings. The balance is entirely savoury, with the warmed rice wine serving as the tour's drink rather than a dessert course. Included are the guide, the walking route across the canal district, and all listed tastings and the wine sample; transport to Luxun Road and any extra snacks purchased are not included. Groups walk at an easy pace suited to the district's stone bridges and narrow lanes, with guides speaking Mandarin and English. Because stinky tofu and mei cai kou rou are fixed tastings, substitutions are limited, and the fennel beans offer the main vegetarian-friendly option; visitors avoiding pork or strong fermented flavours should mention this when booking so the guide can adjust which stops are emphasised.