Lying to the south of the Yangtze Delta and in the north of the centrally located Zhejiang Province, Shaoxing, like a pearl with simple but elegant light, stands in the line between Hangzhou and Ningbo. Covering an area of 8256 square kilometers (3187.7 square miles), Shaoxing has a population of 4,340,000. The city proper is 339 square kilometers (131 square miles) with a population of 640,000. Two counties, three county-level cities and a district compose the whole of Shaoxing prefecture.
Shaoxing is one of the famous historical cities in China. Numerous accomplished scholars or figures were born or lived here such as Yu the Great in the far ancient China and the famous writer Lu Xun in modern times. This city thus boasts the title of 'City of Personages.' It was also the seat of the ancient Yue Kingdom during the Spring and Autumn Period (770 BC-476 BC) and quite prosperous during that time. Owing to its long history, this old city reveals less vanity and tinsel than some modern metropolis. What's commonly seen and felt here is a kind of leisurely and peaceful ambience.
Although the city appears quite simple and peaceful, the economy here has been developing rapidly, especially with regards to the textile industry. Thanks to the advanced silkworm rearing over thousands of years, silk products from Shaoxing are famous all over China for their high quality as well as a large quantity. Every year, there are various textile exhibitions and fairs featuring silk goods production. The China Light & Textile Industrial City in Keqiao Town of Shaoxing City is one of the largest professional marketers of light and textile products and the largest marketers of cloth in Asia.
With a history of thousands of years, Shaoxing is renowned for the abundant tourism resources including cultural relics like the Yu the Great Mausoleum and many residences of famous figures in Chinese history. In fact, Shaoxing is recognized as one of the Famous Historical and Cultural Cities in China. Moreover, as a city to the south of the Yangtze Delta, the natural scenery in Shaoxing is totally charming and varied with an intriguing landscape of numerous green hills and clean waters.
A highlight on tour of Shaoxing is surely the delicacies here. As an important branch of Zhejiang Cuisine, Shaoxing dishes are famous for their rural style in ingredients, such as duck fed with vinasse-the sweet residue of the distillery process- and the pollution-free local chickens. Owing to this raw material, Shaoxing dishes serve up a fresh taste teeming with nutrition.
Shaoxing is also known variously as the 'City of Waters,' 'City of Bridges,' 'City of Calligraphy,' 'City of Tea,' and 'City of Scholars.' It gives off an image of an elegant and peaceful locale with deep cultural connotations, south of the Yangtze River.
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Travelers' Voices on Shaoxing City
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Jul. 2,2009 05:25 Reply
Mr.lavlesh(india) said:
where i get jain food (pure veg.food) in shaoxing
Jul. 4,2009 01:06
Mr.Shan replied:
I know one called Jiu Pin Zhai, which supplies vegetarian food. It is located at 403, Dong Jie, Shaoxing. Just have a try!
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May. 11,2009 04:25 Reply
Mr.Oktay(Canada) said:
next week I go to Shaoxing,Is there any travel agency in Shaoxing that could be be able to extend my L visa(Canadian Passport) to F 1 year(M)?and how much usually they charge? I am in Guangzhou,here its about 3000RMB,I wonder where to extend my visa,Guangzhou or Shaoxing
May. 12,2009 02:19
Ms.Cindy replied:
Hi, Oktay! It is too expensive and I think it should be alway expensive to ask a travel agency. Suggest you do with it in Guangzhou in advance. Why don't you go Exit and Division of Entry Administration office of Guangzhou Municipal Public Security Department in 155, Jiefang Nan Lu,Yuexiu District. Usually, they can finish it in three working days. You will go next week, won't you? Or you can make a phone call to Canadian's Consulate General if you need a certificate to show your reason for extension. It will be much much cheaper. Good Luck.
May. 19,2009 06:52
Ms.Sylvia(shaoxing,zhejiang province,China) replied:
maybe in beijing or hangkong....
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May. 9,2009 03:07 Reply
Mr.Oktay(canada) said:
What is the name of Textile international exibition and where is it in Shaoxing
May. 11,2009 03:20
Ms.Cindy replied:
It should be China(Keqiao) Internattonal Textile Expo, held in Keqiao Ecnomic Development Zone. I have been there once. Lots of factories and store for textile raws.
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Feb. 12,2009 03:51 Reply
Mr.saad(egypt) said:
is shaoxing city famous for cloth?
May. 9,2009 22:03
Mr.Amit Kumar(Shaoxing, Zhejiang) replied:
Hello Mr. Saad,
Shaoxing city is famous for the textile industries.. the maximum export of fabric to Egypt is from Shaoxing City.
Tks
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Apr. 14,2009 07:03 Reply
Mr.Mitchell(Australia) said:
Shaoxing has many famous bridges and the canals are very restful to gaze upon or to walk alongside. The home of the famous author, Lu Xun, will give you lots of knowledge about him and his times. I would recommend a trip to Lanting with someone who has refinement and learning as the calligraphy needs to be appreciated properly. A famous hill to climb is Xiang Lu Feng(?)with Buddhist temples half way up and at the top. There are beautiful parks in all directions and East lake is fun to visit to see the strange rowing methods of the boatmen. You must buy a Shaoxing boat rower's hat! Shaoxing has too much to describe here. In addition, in all directions there are famous cities such as Ningbo and Hangzhou. One week of travelling around this area will give you plenty to experience and will be quite tiring. There is a night market and "western" style bars and with the lights reflected in the canals the place can be quite romantic. A lot has been done to attract the tourist but, mainly, this has merely meant a lot of tidying up and improvements.
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Feb. 14,2009 04:42 Reply
Mr.Bleurage said:
Well i think for the past years Shaoxing has developed further... i think you cna update more on shaoxing details like hotels there lots of hotels in Shaoxing also.. they may not be 5 or 3 stars but who knows.....
the place has lots of infrastructures being put up...
and also it mgiht be very good to have at least a map of shaoxing, just click on then walaaah! map comprehensible in chinese and in english.
also soem pictures might be a good thing to show....
i have stayed for quite a while and really a apprecate this place...