15 Best Things to Do in Shaoxing

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   St. Joseph's Church, Shaoxing

   Religious site

   St. Joseph's Church stands as a testament to Shaoxing's multicultural heritage, a Gothic-style Catholic church built in the late 19th century.

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   Shaoxing

   Neighborhood

   Shaoxing is a historic city on the southern shore of Hangzhou Bay in Zhejiang, China, with over 2,500 years of history.

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   Church of the True God, Shaoxing

   Religious site

   Church of the True God is a Protestant church on East Street in Shaoxing, Zhejiang. It was first built in 1871 by an American minister and rebuilt in 1920.

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   Lu Xun Native Place

   MuseumFree entry

   Lu Xun Native Place is the childhood home and neighborhood of Lu Xun, one of the foremost Chinese writers of the early 20th century.

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   Former Residence of Lu Xun, Shaoxing

   MuseumFree entry

   The Former Residence of Lu Xun in Shaoxing offers a deep dive into the early life of the iconic writer.

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   Shen Yuan (Shen Garden)

   Park & nature

   Shen Yuan, also known as Shen Garden, is a beautifully preserved classical Chinese garden located in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province.

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   Sanwei College of Shaoxing

   Landmark

   Sanwei College (Sanwei Shuwu) is a well-preserved 19th-century private school located in the Yuecheng District of Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province.

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   Luxun Memorial Hall of Shaoxing

   MuseumFree entry

   The Luxun Memorial Hall in Shaoxing is a comprehensive museum dedicated to the life and works of Lu Xun (1881–1936), one of modern China's most influential writers.

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   Baicao Garden of Shaoxing

   Landmark

   Baicao Garden (Hundred Plants Garden) is a serene traditional garden located in the Yuecheng District of Shaoxing, a city renowned for its water towns and literary heritage.

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    Xiegong Bridge

    Landmark

    Xiegong Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge crossing the West Stream in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang.

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    Ying'en Bridge

    Landmark

    Ying'en Bridge, also known as Caishi Bridge, is a historic stone arch bridge over the Grand Canal in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang.

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    Bazi Bridge

    Landmark

    Bazi Bridge, dating from the Song Dynasty, is a historic stone bridge in Shaoxing renowned for its distinctive shape resembling the Chinese character '八' (eight).

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    Baozhu Bridge

    Landmark

    Baozhu Bridge is a historic stone arch bridge in Yuecheng District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang. It spans 30 meters and is 3.95 meters wide.

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    Guangning Bridge

    Landmark

    Guangning Bridge is a historic stone bridge in Shaoxing, known for its elegant single arch that rises gently over a tranquil canal.

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    Baiwang Bridge

    Landmark

    Baiwang Bridge is a historic stone bridge distinguished by its unusually long span, stretching across a broad section of river in Shaoxing.

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