24 Solar Terms: Major Snow

December 6, 2024

The traditional Chinese solar calendar divides the year into 24 solar terms. Major Snow (Chinese: 大雪), the 21st solar term of the year, begins this year on Dec 6 and ends on Dec 20.
Exhibition on Yue culture opens at Shaoxing Museum

September 13, 2024

An exhibition showcasing archaeological discoveries at the Dahutou site in Yuecheng district, Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, opened at the Shaoxing Museum on Aug 29 and will run until Nov 17.
Zhejiang establishes provincial research institute for yellow rice wine

August 21, 2024

The Zhejiang Traditional Shaoxing Yellow Wine Research Institute, the first provincial-level research platform dedicated to yellow rice wine in China, was officially inaugurated in Shaoxing on Aug 15.
Shaoxing uncovers 11 Yue state dams

August 19, 2024

Archaeology authorities of the Zhejiang provincial government announced the discovery of 25 ancient dam sites in Shaoxing on Aug 15.
New finds indicate legendary state in Shaoxing

August 9, 2024

The latest archaeological discoveries in Shaoxing in Zhejiang province appear to confirm records of the existence of a legendary state millennia ago.
Yellow rice wine takes on a modern twist

August 1, 2024

Zhou sells this glass for 78 yuan, a steep price, but young people eager to try it are flocking in.
Shaoxing opens innovation center for UNESCO World Heritage bid

July 16, 2024

The Shaoxing Ancient City Heritage Innovation Center was inaugurated in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, on July 15 to support the city's bid for UNESCO World Heritage status.
Foreigners in Shaoxing marvel at traditional medicine

July 4, 2024

Shaoxing Medicine, a brilliant gem in the history of traditional Chinese medicine, is most famously represented by Zhenyuantang, a heritage base and one of China's first "Chinese Time-honored Brands".