Shaoxing is located in the south wing of the Yangtze River Delta, between Hangzhou and Ningbo in the north-central part of Zhejiang Province, with an area of 8,256 square kilometers and a population of 4.34 million. It is a key development and opening city in the south wing of the Yangtze River Delta.
Shaoxing has a history of about 7000 years since Hemudu culture in the middle Neolithic period. The ancient capital of Yuedun was built in 490 BC, with a history of nearly 2,500 years. In the fourth year of Jianyan in the Southern Song Dynasty (1 130), Gaozong was stationed in Longyue Prefecture, renamed Shaoxing the following year, and Yuezhou was promoted to Shaoxing Prefecture, which is the origin of Shaoxing's name.
In the pre-Qin period, Shaoxing was mainly inhabited by Yue people. After the Qin and Han Dynasties, with the massive southward migration of the Han nationality in the Central Plains and the mutual integration of various ethnic groups, the Han nationality occupied a dominant position in Shaoxing. At the same time, ethnic minorities live in Shaoxing. After 1978, the exchanges between various regions and ethnic groups have increased day by day, and the residents of Shaoxing ethnic minorities have also increased greatly. Shaoxing is a place where many religions coexist, and people have diverse religious beliefs.
Shaoxing is rich in tourism resources. Shaoxing is famous for its long history and culture, beautiful scenery and unique folk customs. There are nearly 200 tourist attractions open to the outside world in the city, including Lu Xun's former residence, Zhanxian Road, Dayu Tomb, Lanting, Shenyuan, Cai Yuanpei's former residence, Zhou Enlai ancestral home, Zhuji Xishitang, Xinchang Buddhist Temple, Shangyu Cao E Yuan and so on. Now there are many characteristic tourist routes such as wine culture, stone culture, calligraphy, Buddhism and water town.
In 2004, Shaoxing was rated as the best charming city in China, and ranked ninth in the list of the best commercial cities in Chinese mainland by Forbes in 2004. The comprehensive strength of central cities ranks 42nd in China and 3rd in Zhejiang Province.
1984 65438+1On October 22nd, the second meeting of the Standing Committee of the First People's Congress of Shaoxing passed a resolution to identify orchids as the city flower of Shaoxing. "The water in the lake is long and full of ancient feelings." Shaoxing is famous for its rich cultural landscape, beautiful water town scenery and attractive local customs, attracting countless tourists.