Shaoxing Travel Guide

Shaoxing is situated in the northern part of Zhejiang Province and boasts a long and detailed history. As with many other towns and cities in this province, it dates back thousands of years.

Worth It?: If you want to see an ancient city and are in the area.
What to Do: visit historic sites, sample the fresh local cuisine.
Best Time to Go: during spring or fall (April to May or September to October).
How Long?: One or two days are long enough to see Shaoxing.
Trivia: Shaoxing was once home to Yu the Great.

A number of famous scholars lived here including Yu the Great, in ancient times, and Lu Xun in modern times. Many of these famous literary artists were drawn to the town because of its peacefulness. It is fairly understated in comparison to other cities in the region and while there are not a lot of manmade attractions for tourists there is beautiful countryside, ancient ruins and traditional buildings.

A highlight of a trip to Shaoxing is the cuisine. The town is famous for its fresh and organic produce which ensures that all of the dishes made here have their own unique freshness and taste. There are many local restaurants to choose from, most of which cater to the locals.

Travel to Shaoxing - Getting There

The nearest airport is Xiaoshan International Airport, about 30kms away in Hangzhou. Once at the airport, there are buses and taxis available to make the short journey to Shaoxing.

Shaoxing Things to Do

Shaoxing Attractions

East Lake

located just outside the town center, this stunning lake is surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty and is the perfect spot to relax and unwind.

Orchid Pavilion

this deeply historical pavilion was once the site whether the king of the Yue State in the 6th century BC planted his orchids.

Side trips from Shaoxing

Hangzhou: the capital of Zhejiang Province and home to the beautiful West Lake.