Baicao Garden Guide
Baicao Garden: Where Childhood Dreams Blossom Guide
Step into a world of youthful wonder at Baicao Garden (百草园), a place forever immortalized in the writings of Lu Xun, one of China's most celebrated literary figures. More than just a garden, it's a portal to a simpler time, a place where imagination runs wild and the ordinary transforms into the extraordinary. Prepare to be charmed by its unassuming beauty and the echoes of a young boy's adventures. Baicao Garden, meaning "Hundred Herbs Garden," wasn't originally a meticulously planned botanical garden. It was simply the backyard of Lu Xun's family home, a patch of land teeming with wildflowers, vegetables, and the occasional mischievous insect. It was here, amidst the beans, gourds, and mulberry trees, that the young Lu Xun spent countless hours exploring, observing, and dreaming. His experiences in this garden profoundly shaped his worldview and later found their way into his poignant essays and stories. Today, Baicao Garden offers visitors a chance to reconnect with nature and appreciate the simple joys of childhood. Wander through the garden, imagining Lu Xun chasing crickets or observing the intricate patterns of a spider's web. While the garden has been somewhat cultivated since Lu Xun's time, it retains its natural charm and provides a tranquil escape from the bustling city. Don't miss the chance to sample local snacks sold nearby, often featuring ingredients grown in the surrounding area, offering a taste of Shaoxing's agricultural heritage.
Transportation
Take bus No. 2, 8, 10, 13, 15, 24, 30, 33, 36, 51, 52, 57, 63, 66, 88, 108, 118, 128, 138, 158, 168, 178, 188, 198, 208, 218, 228, 238, 258, 268, 278, 288, 298, 308, 318, 328, 338, 358, 368, 378, 388, 398, 508, 518, 528, 538, 558, 568, 578, 588, 598, 608, 618, 628, 638, 658, 668, 678, 688, 698, 708, 718, 728, 738, 758, 768, 778, 788, 798, 808, 818, 828, 838, 858, 868, 878, 888, 898, 908, 918, 928, 938, 958, 968, 978, 988, 998 to Luxun Middle School Station (鲁迅中学站).