Shaoxing
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History of Shaoxing

Shaoxing dates back to immemorial times. In the Neolithic Age, human beings lived and worked in the area.


Basic Info about Shaoxing

Shaoxing lies to the south of the Yangtze Delta and in the north of the centrally located Zhejiang Province.


Historic and Scenic Spots
 
The Orchid Pavilion

Located in the southwest suburb of Shaoxing City,the Orchid Pavilion is a key point of interest.

· Dayu Mausoleum
· Zhou Enlai Memorial Hall
· Lu Xun Memorial Hall
· Zhuji Xishi Hall
· Shenyuan
· The Imperial Tomb
· The Stone Buddha Statue
· Six Song-Dynasty Mausoleums
· The Emperor Shun Temple
· Keyan Rock
Life in Shaoxing
 
Shaoju Opera

Shaoju Opera, or Shaoxing Chaotic Melody, is popularly known as Shaoxing Daban.

· Useful Numbers
· Transportation
· Shopping
· Lotus Flower Fall
· Yueju Opera
· The Festival Celebration of Shaoxing
 
Special Products and Foods
 
Shaoxing preserved beancurd

The preserved beancurd is the most characteristic flavor cooked food in Shaoxing.

· Pickled Cucumber
· Mandarin Fish
· Shao Type Shrimp Ball
· Water Chestnut
· The Fennel and Beans
· Shaoxing Fragrant Cake
· Shaoxing Dishes
· Kiln Celadon Ware
· Shaoxing Silk
· Pingshui Gunpowder Tea
Celebrities
 
Goujian

· Emperor Yu
· Cai Yuanpei
· Lu Xun
· Qiu Jin
· Xu Wei
· Lu You
· Wang Xizhi
· Wen Zhong
· Fan Li

Largest Zhuang embroidery shines in Shanghai

Expo Anhui Week preparation into sprint period

Qinghai impresses Expo visitors

Key Words

Tea   West Lake   

Temple      Su Dongpo 

zhouzhuang

Fans   Embroidery

Garden     Fuzimiao

Zhonghua Gate

Nanjing Salted Duck

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