So big as the world is, I’d like to meet you in Shaoxing

Just like the holy land in heaven

Shaoxing is in Jiangnan

Shaoxing is remembered

for the unceasing burning incense in the Kuaiji Mountain

Shaoxing is remembered

for the glimmering water ripple in the Jianhu Lake

Shaoxing is remembered

for the golden color glowing in the terraced fields

Shaoxing is remembered

for an amazing glance of the colorful sky when looking up

Shaoxing is remembered

for the fragrance of book hidden in the mountains

Shaoxing is remembered

for a solitary black-awning boat floating between the water and the clouds

So big as the world is

I’d like to meet you in Shaoxing

Let’s go to see blossoms in the mountain

and spend the leisure time together

If possible, let’s meet

in the Dongpu Street at dusk

Take a black-awning boat

Have a cup of the rice wine

While enjoy the beautiful scenery

If possible, let’s meet

in the Orchid Pavilion full of the fragrance of ink

Watch the winding stream

with a cup of unstrained wine

If possible, let’s meet

beside an opera stage in the old village of Shengzhou

Lost in the mild and delicate Shaoxing opera

And listen to one or two stories

If possible, let’s meet

at the lush Nineteen Mount

Enjoy the green woods up the peak

And clear stream down the valley

The charm of Shaoxing lies in the refreshing mountain and water as well as the breathtaking scenery. In Shaoxing, you may have an easy time to simply enjoy your time!