Fall in Love with Shaoxing at First Sight

Shaoxing is an ancient but young ciy. The implementation of Yangtze River Delta integration strategy and Zhejiang Provincial government’s effort to promote the construction of Hangzhou Bay Economic Zone provide Shaoxing a great chance for rapid development, bringing all out its vitality. Today, Shaoxing is shining like a bright "Pearl" on the Bank of Qiantang River,
Shaoxing is one of the first famous historical and cultural cities in China and has the most beautiful landscape in the southeast China.

Shaoxing is reputed as “Town of Water” for it is surrounded by water.


Shaoxing is also well known as “Town of Bridge”. It is ever reputed as

“China's Ancient Bridge Museum". There are 604 bridges in all at present, varying in styles and layout.
Shaoxing has a long history of culture of Merchant Family and Scholar Family. Chairman Mao has ever praised Shaoxing as a “Town of Talents”. As is known, in history, there is a large number of talents from Shaoxing, The success of cultivation of talents is attributed to Shaoxing government’s highlight on education. 
Shaoxing is also rich in culture. There are Yue Opera, Shaoxing opera, Lianhualao and other wonderful folk arts. These different forms of art are  fascinating and worthy of praise. If you have the chance to watch the performance, then you may not want to leave.


Good water makes good wine.

Shaoxing’s specialty Rice Wine is sweet, clear, fragrant, strong, mellow and is considered as as one of the top three wine in the world.


Pearl is another local specialty in Shaoxing. People give it another name, the “Tear of the Chinese Beauty Xishi”.
Shanxia Lake is famous for its abundance in pearl, which is so beautiful and fashionable.  
It feels agreeable to live in Shaoxing for its fine weather. Seasons are distinct throughout the year here.
Shaoxing is widely known as a famous city in south China, fitted for learning, living and working.