City Guide:

Shaoxing is located in the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta. It covers an area of 7,901 square kilometers and is inhabited by a population of 710,000. With its long history and many celebrities, Shaoxiang is a famous historical and cultural city that boats beautiful lakes and rivers. Shaoxing is well known as "the Town of Water", "the Town of Bridges" and also "the Town of Colligraphy".

Shaoxing was the center of politics, culture and culture in southern China from the Qin and the Han Dynasties up to the Ming and the Qing Dynasties. The county not only bred outstanding people (Luxun, one of the most famous writers and Zhou Enlai, late prime minister of China were born here.) over centuries but also enjoys a fine reputation as a pearl in southern China. It is a birthplace of silk making, and a land of culture and the home of prominent scholars. One of the most famous Chinese writers Luxun was born in Shaoxing.

Due to its long and proud history, Shaoxing has become one of the first 24 historical and cultural cities in China. Shaoxing is world famous also for its gorgeous scenes along its waterways. Many of its rivers, big and small, span 1,900 kilometers, running vertically and horizontally -- just like streets in northern China -- with various stone bridges at their crossroads.Shaoxing boasts 229 ancient bridges, which constitute a site rich in manmade landscapes. No wonder people call Shaoxing as "the home of bridges". The beautiful scenic spots in Shaoxing include the Orchid Pavilion, the East Lake, Dayu's mausoleum and so on.