Hangzhou >> Shaoxing

Attraction Typ: City Introduction

Location: about 60 km from city

Recommend: 5 Star

Shaoxing

Shaoxing is a famous historical and cultural city and a well-known water-bound town, breeding many outstanding people over centuries.

Shaoxing (Chinese: 绍兴; pinyin: Shàoxīng) is a famous historical and cultural city and a well-known water-bound town, also known as the "City of Waters", "City of Bridges", "City of Scholars" and "City of Tea". It is located in the south corner of Yangtze River delta, north of Qiantang River with meandering Chao'e River across it, just 60 kilometers from Hangzhou.

The urban districts of Shaoxing are crisscrossed by watercourses and studded with lakes, its narrow alleyways are flagged, and boats with black awnings are seen plying the waters that run in the midst of dwelling houses in such peace and quiet that belong only in nature. Among the scenic spots, the East Lake, Jianhu Lake, Keyan Rock and Dafo Temple are most famous.

Shaoxing has produced a rich crop of celebrities in its history, like Lunxun, a famous novelist who has a very important status in cultural history of China, and there are also many scientists. There are many kinds of operas in Shaoxing which are very famous in China. So it has a big part in Shaoxing culture history which includes Yue opera and Shaoxing opera while Yue opera is the second largest one in China. These operas are very popular to local residents.

Shaoxing not only bred outstanding people over centuries but also enjoys a fine reputation as a pearl in southern China. Since reform and opening-up, Shaoxing has a great development and very convenient to visit.