Where is Cixi and which province it belongs to?

Cixi belongs to Zhejiang Province.

Cixi, also known as Sanbei and Qiaocheng, is located on the coast of the East China Sea, on the south bank of Hangzhou Bay, 60 kilometers from Ningbo in the east, 148 kilometers from Shanghai in the north, and 138 kilometers from Hangzhou in the west. The terrain of Cixi is higher in the south and lower in the north. , unfolding towards Hangzhou Bay in the shape of three steps of hills, plains and tidal flats, with a monsoon climate. There are currently 13 lakes and reservoirs with a storage capacity of more than 1 million cubic meters, and 3 tidal reservoirs, with a total existing storage capacity of 76.53 million cubic meters.

As of 2022, the city’s administrative area covers 1,361 square kilometers, governing 14 towns, 5 streets, 294 administrative villages, 26 neighborhood committees, and 70 communities.

As of 2022, the city has 15 general high schools, 5 vocational high schools, 49 junior high schools, 74 primary schools, and 172 kindergartens; the city has 827 medical and health institutions, including 27 hospitals and community health institutions. There are 42 service centers (stations), 13 health centers, 432 village clinics, 76 outpatient departments, 229 clinics and medical offices, and 1 maternal and child health hospital.

Tourist attractions in Cixi:

1. Ten-mile Plum Blossom Trail

The Ten-mile Plum Blossom Trail is located in the Wulei Mountain Scenic Area in Cixi City. According to historical records, it was separated from each other in the old days. From Xiejialing to Jiuqu, plum blossoms are widely planted along the stream. There is a 10-mile path, which is called the "Ten-mile Plum Blossom Path". At that time, falling flowers were floating in the stream, and the spring water was colorful and fragrant, so the stream was named "Zhuojin". Although plum blossoms are rare today, the deep mountains, blue waters, and natural sounds along the way still attract people to visit.

2. Qianzhangyan

The water source of Qianzhangyan waterfall comes from the valleys on the east and west sides of Xuedou Temple. The stream to the east of the temple. It circulates from Bailong Cave at the middle peak to the south of Xuedou Temple; the west stream of the temple flows from Yulong Cave at Xuefeng on Pingfeng Mountain and flows through eighteen turns to reach the south of Xuedou Temple. The two streams meet under Fulong Bridge in front of Xuedou Temple, flow to Jinjing Pond, pass through Guanshan Bridge, and rush out of the cliff.