A Waterside City in Southern China Known for its Long History and Cultural Background

摘要

正 Shao Xing is situated at the estuary ofQian Tang River to the south of Hang ZhouBay in the southeastern coastal region ofChina. To the south lies Hui Ji Shan andLing Shao Plain to the east. The city is bor-dered by hills to the southwest; plains andrivers to the northeast. Shao Xing is ariverside city with distincitive character