Dongpu Ancient Town (Yellow Wine Town)
东浦古镇·黄酒小镇
A water-town ancient town, one of the birthplaces of Shaoxing yellow wine, where old streets, stone bridges and wine workshops coexist; it is the hometown of the 1911 revolutionary Xu Xilin.
Dongpu Ancient Town lies about 8 km northwest of the old city, in Yuecheng District. For centuries it was a major brewing centre, where the saying 'Yue wine travels the world' applied, and it is also the hometown of the 1911 revolutionary Xu Xilin. The old town keeps its riverside streets, covered walkways, stone bridges such as Xinqiao, and taimen houses. In recent years it has been redeveloped as a Yellow Wine Town, with winery workshops, yellow-wine-themed guesthouses and cafés. During holidays there are markets and waterside performances. Admission is free. Allow about 2 hours. Take Shaoxing Metro Line 1 to Yellow Wine Town station and walk from there. The lights are best from dusk into the evening.
Opening hours
Open all day (shops approx. 09:00–21:00)
Nearby sights
- Keyan Scenic Area & Jian Lake
- Keqiao Ancient Town
- Yangshan Stone City
- China Yellow Wine Museum
- Fushan Park & Yuewang Terrace
- Shaoxing Museum
- Former Residence of Cai Yuanpei
- Shusheng Guli (Jishan Historic Quarter)