Updated Feb 18, 2026
KEY STATS
2.3M
Population
8,279 km2
Area
405 Mbps
Internet
UTC+08:00
Timezone
HGH (30km)
Airport
OVERVIEW
Yellow wine flows freely in Shaoxing, where canal-lined streets and well-preserved water towns evoke a poetic, literati past tied to Lu Xun's legacy. Remote workers settle into its cultured calm, solid broadband, and easy day trips to Hangzhou's tech scene.
QUICK FACTS
Country
China
Region
Eastern Asia
Population
2.3M
Timezone
UTC+08:00
Currency
CNY
Language
Chinese
Airport
HGH
GPS
30.00, 120.58
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Tech
405 Mbps average download — faster than most capital cities worldwide
A major city with a population of 2,300,000
INFRASTRUCTURE
2,497 total POIs 0.3 per km²
Above avg per capita
Average
Below avg
Food & Drink
Restaurants
161
Cafes
44
Bars
39
Fast Food
47
Shopping
Supermarkets
31
Convenience
91
Shopping Malls
6
Healthcare
Hospitals
25
Clinics
38
Pharmacies
24
Education
Schools
142
Universities
23
Libraries
10
Recreation
Parks
99
Playgrounds
10
Sports
27
Cinemas
6
Museums
27
Theatres
2
Transport
Bus Stops
858
Train Stations
39
Fuel Stations
31
Services
Banks
91
ATMs
3
Post Offices
10
Police
16
Fire Stations
5
Source: DropThe Database | dropthe.org
INTERNET SPEED
405 Mbps
Download
62 Mbps
Upload
13ms
Latency
4,797
Tests
1,458
Devices
2025-Q4
Last updated
CLIMATE
Best time to visit: Apr - Jun
7°
J
8°
F
13°
M
18°
A
24°
M
28°
J
29°
J
28°
A
24°
S
18°
O
13°
N
8°
D
18-28 C ideal
Warm/Cool
Extreme
Year avg: 18.1 C Range: 6.8 - 29.4 C Rain: 1,838 mm/year Sunshine: 2,520 h/year
CITY SCORES
83.8
Nomad Index
B
Livability
37.5
Culture
57.8
Overall
AIRPORT
HGH
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
30 km from center
~54 min ride
FUN FACTS
Located on the south bank of the Qiantang River estuary, it borders Ningbo to the east, Taizhou to the southeast, Jinhua to the southwest, and Hangzhou to the west.
Its local variety of Chinese opera sung in the local dialect and known as Yue opera is second in popularity only to Peking opera.
Etymology The city was first named Shaoxing in 1131 A.D.
History Early history Modern-day Shaoxing lies north of the Kuaiji Mountains, which were an important center of the people of Yue during ancient China's Spring and Autumn period.
Around the early 5th century BC, the time of Yue's famous king Goujian, his people began establishing permanent centers in the alluvial plain north of the hills.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Shaoxing known for?
Yellow wine flows freely in Shaoxing, where canal-lined streets and well-preserved water towns evoke a poetic, literati past tied to Lu Xun's legacy. Remote workers settle into its cultured calm, solid broadband, and easy day trips to Hangzhou's tech scene.
How fast is the internet in Shaoxing?
Shaoxing has an average download speed of 405 Mbps and upload speed of 62 Mbps, based on Ookla speed test data.
What is the weather like in Shaoxing?
Shaoxing has an average year-round temperature of approximately 18.1 degrees Celsius.
What airport serves Shaoxing?
Shaoxing is served by HGH (Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport), approximately 30 km from the city center.
What is the population of Shaoxing?
The population of Shaoxing is approximately 2.3M.
What infrastructure does Shaoxing have?
Shaoxing has 2,497 mapped points of interest, including 161 restaurants, 25 hospitals, 142 schools.
What country is Shaoxing in?
Shaoxing is located in China.
