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Shaoxing East Lake
4A Tourism Area

Shaoxing East Lake

东湖风景区

Zhejiang, Shaoxing·30.4111°N, 119.9611°E
Ticket Price
Peak season CNY 100, off-season CNY 60
Duration
Half day

About Shaoxing East Lake

A beautiful lake scenic area in Shaoxing, Zhejiang, with crystal-clear waters surrounded by mountains.

Highlights

• Quarry-carved cliff lake praised as 'the world's finest water-and-stone bonsai'. • Black-awning boat rides through grottoes.

Suggested Route

Gate → take a black-awning boat through Taogong and Xiantao caves → climb to the cliff-top teahouse; allow about 2 h.

Food & Lodging

Shaoxing yellow wine, stinky tofu, and fennel beans nearby; city hotels.

Facilities

Parking, restrooms, boat tours, a tea house, and some steps.
Travel Tips

Best visited in morning for fewer crowds. Bring snacks as food options may be limited inside.

📅 Best Time & Crowds

Best season: Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November)

🏮Golden Week alert: May 1-5 and Oct 1-7 are China's biggest travel peaks — top attractions sell out days ahead. Book tickets the moment they open.

Many museums and palaces close on Mondays (e.g. Forbidden City, National Museum). Plan around it.

Location

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Buying tickets as a foreign visitor

Most 5A/4A sites require real-name registration — bring your passport.

Tickets often must be booked in advance online — peak season & holidays sell out quickly.

Some remote or border-area sites have entry restrictions for foreign visitors — check before you travel.

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Opening Hours

07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)

Getting There

In Shaoxing, Zhejiang; bus/taxi from Shaoxing city center; nearest HSR Shaoxing North ~10 km; nearest airport Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l ~50 km.

Reservation

Ticketed; book ahead via official platform.

Ticket Price

Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)

Address

Zhejiang Province Shaoxing City Yuecheng District Gaobu Subdistrict Yundong Road Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area

📍 中文地址 / Chinese Address
东湖风景区

浙江省绍兴市越城区皋埠街道云东路东湖风景区

Zhejiang Province Shaoxing City Yuecheng District Gaobu Subdistrict Yundong Road Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area

30.4111, 119.9611

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