兰亭
Orchid Pavilion
Lanting is located at the foot of Lanzhu Mountain about 13 kilometers southwest of Shaoxing City. It is famous all over the world because Wang Xizhi of the Eastern Jin Dynasty wrote the "Preface to the Lanting Collection", "the best running script in the world" here. It is a pilgrimage place for calligraphy lovers. The scenic spot is famous for the Chinese garden aesthetics of lush forests and bamboos and winding water bottles. The core attractions include Echi ("Echi" monument of father and son), Lanting Stele Pavilion (Kangxi imperial pen), winding water bottle ruins, Wang Youjun Temple, Imperial Stele Pavilion (the same stele for the ancestors of Kangxi and Qianlong), Linchi Eighteen Tanks, Tianzhang Temple Ruins and Lanting Calligraphy Museum.
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兰亭
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Before you go
Check the essentials before you visit
- Booking
- Confirm reservation requirements
- Admission notes
- Check official information
- Suggested visit
- 3 hr
- Information updated
- 9/29/2026
Hours, prices, booking rules and ID requirements can change. Confirm them with the attraction before booking or setting out.
Opening hours
Confirmed opening hours are not available on this page. Check opening and last-entry times with the venue before setting out.
Getting there
The scenic spot is far away from Shaoxing North Railway Station and takes about half an hour by taxi. It is recommended to reserve sufficient time.
Practical notes
It is recommended to spend 2-3 hours. The recommended route is Echi → Lanting Stele Pavilion → Quliushui Shang → Wang Youjun Temple → Yu Bei Pavilion → Linchi Eighteen Tanks → Calligraphy Museum. The whole journey is gentle and does not detour. There are many mosquitoes in the bamboo forest in the park, so be sure to bring mosquito repellent; the stone roads are slippery on rainy days, so wear non-slip shoes. Please refer to the latest official announcement for opening, reservation and ticketing arrangements.
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