Shaoxing
China · Zhejiang ShengCN
Prefecture-level city in Zhejiang, People's Republic of China
Shaoxing is a prefecture-level city on the southern shore of Hangzhou Bay in northeastern Zhejiang province, China. Located on the south bank of the Qiantang River estuary, it borders Ningbo to the east, Taizhou to the southeast, Jinhua to the southwest, and Hangzhou to the west. As of the 2020 census, its population was 5,270,977 inhabitants, among which 2,958,643 lived in the built-up area of Hangzhou–Shaoxing, with a total of 13,035,326 inhabitants.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 5,270,977
- Coordinates
- 30.002, 120.579
- Timezone
- Asia/Shanghai
Overview of Shaoxing
Shaoxing — a major metropolis in Zhejiang Sheng, China — is worth a place on your map. Records put its population near 5,270,977. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Shaoxing is strongest on sports, nightlife and shopping. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Shaoxing
Sports in Shaoxing
(4)Shaoxing's sports entries include Golf, Skiing, Slopes and Snowboard. Everything listed here comes from what Shaoxing is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Nightlife in Shaoxing
(2)Under nightlife, Shaoxing is tagged with Festival and Music. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Shaoxing.
Shopping in Shaoxing
(1)Looking for shopping? Shaoxing has Food. Each one is worth building half a day around. The list follows Shaoxing's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Shaoxing
(1)Under water sports, Shaoxing is tagged with Canoeing. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Shaoxing.
Best time to visit Shaoxing
Snow activities belong to December to February. Shaoxing stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Shaoxing is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: Asia/Shanghai.
Similar destinations
Places near Shaoxing that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shaoxing known for?
- Shaoxing, in Zhejiang Sheng, China, is best known for sports, nightlife and shopping. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 5,270,977 residents.
- What can you do in Shaoxing?
- Recorded activities in Shaoxing include Golf, Skiing, Slopes, Snowboard and Festival. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Shaoxing?
- Snow activities belong to December to February. Shaoxing stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Shaoxing located?
- Shaoxing is located in Zhejiang Sheng, China. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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