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ShaoxingShaoxing () is a prefecture-level city in northeastern Zhejiang Province, China. Shaoxing became a subprefecture during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Under the Republic of China, it became a county. And under the People's Republic of China, it became a city. It is 65 km from Hangzhou. History Modern day Shaoxing sits on the site of the capital of the Spring and Autumn state of Yue (state). Around the sixth century BC, Yue had a sinicised ruling elite which fought a number of wars against its northern arch-rival Wu (state). Administration Shaoxing City governs three county-class cities, two counties, and one district: - Shngy City (上虞市)
- Shoxīng County (绍兴县)
- Shngzhou City (嵊州市)
- Xinchāng County (新昌县)
- Yuchng District (越城区)
- Zhūj City (诸暨市)
Notable people Tourism - Lu Xun's residence is preserved near the middle of the city, and has become a tourist destination.
- East Lake (东湖) is a traditional scenic area just out of town.
- Shaoxing has the Cemetery of Yu the Great (大禹陵).
Miscellaneous - Rice wine (黃酒) is also known as Shaoxing Wine (紹興酒) or Southern Wine (南酒). It is used both as a liquor and in cooking.
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