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Where is Shaoxing?

Shaoxing belongs to Zhejiang Province.

Shaoxing City is a famous historical and cultural city in China, referred to as Yue. It is located in the north-central part of Zhejiang Province, on the south bank of Hangzhou Bay, on the Xiaoning-Ningbo Railway line. Covering an area of ??7,901 square kilometers, the ethnic groups include Han, Hui, Zhuang, Miao, etc. In 1912, the government was abolished, and Kuaiji and Shanyin were merged to form Shaoxing County. It was established as a city in 1950, and after several changes, it was established as a provincial city in July 1983. It is located in the northern part of the hills of eastern Zhejiang and the central part of the Ningshao Central Plains. The water network is densely covered, and it is known as the bridge city. It is a famous water town, bridge town, wine town, calligraphy town, and celebrity town. Shaoxing is known as "a land of cultural relics and a land of plenty". Famous cultural monuments include Orchid Pavilion, Yuling, Lu Xun's hometown, Shen Garden, Keyan, Cai Yuanpei's former residence, Zhou Enlai's ancestral residence, Qiu Jin's former residence, Ma Yinchu's former residence, Wang Xizhi's former residence, He Zhizhang's former residence, etc.