Shaoxing City lies in the south coast of Hangzhou Bay between 29°15′—30°11′ north latitude and 119°53′—119°15′ east longitude. Shaoxing has a landmass of 7,900 sq km, and the total population of the county is 4.2 million. Under its direct jurisdiction, there are 6 cities, counties and districts at county level, they are: Zhuji, Shangyu, and Shengzhou cities, Shaoxing, Xingchang counties, and Yuecheng District.
is a famous historical and cultural city. Shaoxing City is a typical waterways region and the numerous rivers, canals and bridges are part of the city charm.Shaoxing is well connected with Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Ningbo through Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway or Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Railway. Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal also runs across the city.Shaoxing Rice Wine is one of Chinese most famous wines and has enjoyed a history of over 2,400 years. The city is Zhejiang’s major silk producer. Yueci ceramics, Shaoxing laces, gold and silver jewelry, paper fan, and Shaoxing Felt Hat are also Shaoxing’s specialties. Reinforced plastic cooling tower, electrical dust remover, and tea processing machinery are the city’s competitive products and sell well at home and abroad. Shaoxing is fast to Hangzhou, Shanghai, and Ningbo through Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Expressway or Shanghai-Hangzhou-Ningbo Railway. Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal also runs across the city. Belonging to the subtropical zone with monsoon climate, the annual average temperature of the city is 16°C and the annual average precipitation ranges from 1,200—1,600 mm.