Shaoxing East Lake
东湖风景区
About Shaoxing East Lake
Highlights
Suggested Route
Food & Lodging
Facilities
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
View on interactive map →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.
External booking links. Prices may vary.
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07:00-18:00 (peak season), 08:00-17:00 (off-season)
In Shaoxing, Zhejiang; bus/taxi from Shaoxing city center; nearest HSR Shaoxing North ~10 km; nearest airport Hangzhou Xiaoshan Int'l ~50 km.
Ticketed; book ahead via official platform.
Peak season CNY 100 (≈ $14), off-season CNY 60 (≈ $8.3)
Zhejiang Province Shaoxing City Yuecheng District Gaobu Subdistrict Yundong Road Shaoxing East Lake Scenic Area
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
Tip: Google Maps may be inaccurate in China — use Amap for navigation.
