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Shaoxing City China, located in the northern part of Zhejiang
Province, is a famous historical and
cultural city listed by the state. Shaoxing City China
covers an area of 7,900 sq km, and the total population of the county is 4.2
million. Shaoxing
City enjoys a long history as
early as 6,000 years ago and was the capital of ancient
Yue
Kingdom 2400 years ago.
Shaoxing's main industries
are Textile, food, machinery, metallurgy, and electronics. Shaoxing Rice Wine is one of Chinese most famous wines
and has enjoyed a history dating back to
Yue
Kingdom. Shaoxing
city is Zhejiang's
major silk producer. Yueci ceramics, Shaoxing laces, paper fan, and Shaoxing
Felt Hat are also Shaoxing's specialties. Tea
processing machinery is the city's competitive products and popular at home
and abroad.
Belonging to the subtropical
zone with monsoon climate, the annual average temperature of the city is 16C and the annual average
precipitation ranges from 1,200—1,600 mm. Shaoxing
City is a typical
waterways region and the numerous rivers, canals and bridges are part of the city
charm.
Shaoxing
City boasts itself in
many historical sites and scenic spots. Dayu
Mausoleum and Ancestral Shrine is said to be the resting place of the
greatest ancient king Dayu; The lofty Mausoleum
of King Yue at the foot of Mt. Guiji; the Orchid Pavilion is regarded as the holy
ground of Chinese calligraphy, Lu Xun's Former
Residence, ancestors' Presidency of Zhou Enlai,
all restored in original state. The history of
Sheng
Family Garden
recorded a story about a tragic marriage of the patriotic poet Lu You of
the Southern Song Dynasty and his lover Tang Wang. Donghu Lake
is one of Zhejiang's
four most famous lakes.
Shaoxing is fast to
Hangzhou, Shanghai, and
Ningbo
through Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway or Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo
Railway. Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal also runs across the city.
Shaoxing Travel main spot is Xitang Ancient Town.
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