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 Shaoxing has been home to many renowned figures in Chinese history. For instance, the famous calligrapher Wang Xizhi once lived here, and his works have had a profound influence on Chinese calligraphy. The Orchid Pavilion, where he hosted the renowned Lanting Gathering and created the masterpiece "Preface to the Orchid Pavilion Collection," is a must - visit site. It allows visitors to feel the charm of ancient Chinese literati culture. Another luminary from Shaoxing is the celebrated writer Lu Xun. His former residence is now a popular tourist attraction, complete with the houses he lived in, the study where he created many of his famous works, and the childhood play areas he described in his stories. These places vividly bring to life the social and cultural context of that time. The Shen Garden, a beautiful and elegant garden, is also a symbol of Shaoxing's history. It is associated with the tragic love story of Lu You and Tang Wan, which has been passed down through ...