Located in China’s eastern Zhejiang province Shaoxing is an ancient city that possesses beautiful scenery. Known as the city of river the city of bridge the city of calligraphy and the city of soul Shaoxing attracts tourists from around the world.

The city’s network of rivers and bridges give Shaoxing another name - the Oriental Venice. Experience this one-of-a-kind Chinese town by taking a boat trip along the winding canals and rivers. The Orchid Pavilion is one of Shaoxing’s main attractions. Here is where the noted calligrapher Wang Xizhi grew up and later created his renowned style of calligraphy.

Shaoxing is the hometown of many politicians philosophers authors and scientists in Chinese history. Lu Xun arguably the most well-known writer in Chinese history also hails from Shaoxing. His former residences and school are well-preserved in their original traditional Chinese architecture.

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These sites form another main attraction for tourists who seek to appreciate one of China’s legendary novelists. In recent years many new tourist attractions have been developed including Jian Lake Ke Yan and Lu Zhen to name a few. Shaoxing is an excellent choice for travelers seeking to discover Chinese culture and history in a smaller setting. The picturesque concept of "China’s Venice" is yet another reason to make Shaoxing a stop on your journey to China.