Introducing Shàoxīng
Just 67km southeast of Hángzhōu, Shàoxīng has for years been touted as a charming water town, with winding canals, arched bridges and antiquated residences. Nowadays, the waterways remain but much of Shàoxīng has undergone rampant redevelopment and much of its former romantic image has slipped. However, beneath all the dust and scaffolding, a bit of the old Shàoxīng still remains. There are a few interesting things to see and some excursions out of town that make a stay worthwhile.
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Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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RE: Suggestions for long weekend trips from Shanghai via bullet train?ain
by drumbrake 25 August 2011
Suzhou, Nanjing, Shaoxing are all on the train. Also Yangzhou - but not on the fast train. Water towns such as Tongli and Xitang as well.…
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RE: Shanghai D and G trains suspended from 15 August
by drumbrake 20 August 2011
I was able to get a D train from Shanghai Hongqiao to Shaoxing on 18 August. It went through Hangzhou and continues to Wenzhou. We got…
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RE: Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province
by drumbrake 20 August 2011
Thanks for your reply. Shaoxing is quite a nice city, although best not to visit in the heat of August as I am doing. The older neighbourhoo…
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