Jiaxing
China · Zhejiang ShengCN
Prefecture-level city in Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
Jiaxing, alternately romanized as Kashing, is a prefecture-level city in northern Zhejiang province, China. Lying on the Grand Canal of China, Jiaxing borders Hangzhou to the southwest, Huzhou to the west, Shanghai to the northeast, and the province of Jiangsu to the north. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,400,868 and its built-up area made of 2 urban districts was home to 1,518,654 inhabitants.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,400,868
- Coordinates
- 30.752, 120.750
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Elevation
- 0 m
Overview of Jiaxing
Located in Zhejiang Sheng, China, Jiaxing is best described as a big-city destination. With 5,400,868 residents, it is easy to gauge its scale. Being northern-hemisphere, the best months shift accordingly. So plan the length of your visit accordingly. Our data highlights culture and nature above everything else.
Things to do in Jiaxing
Culture in Jiaxing
(2)Jiaxing's culture entries include Bridges and Mosques. These entries mirror the activity data we hold for Jiaxing. A short list, but an easy way to shape a day.
Nature in Jiaxing
(1)Looking for nature? Jiaxing has Gardens. Enough to anchor an afternoon or a full day. The list follows Jiaxing's own activity tags.
Best time to visit Jiaxing
Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
Getting there & around
Jiaxing is large enough to be served by long-distance connections and local public transport. The local time zone is Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Jiaxing that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Jiaxing known for?
- Jiaxing is mainly a destination for culture and nature, set in Zhejiang Sheng, China with around 5,400,868 inhabitants.
- What can you do in Jiaxing?
- You can plan around Bridges, Mosques and Gardens in Jiaxing. Each is tagged in our dataset rather than guessed at.
- When is the best time to visit Jiaxing?
- Nature days work best across April to June and September to October.
- Where is Jiaxing located?
- Administratively, Jiaxing sits in Zhejiang Sheng, China — handy when you group several destinations into one trip.
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