Shaoxing Yellow Wine Town
“Wine from Yue travels the world, and Dongpu’s is the finest”: this refers to Dongpu, the birthplace of Shaoxing yellow rice wine and a nationally renowned historic and cultural town.…
Shaoxing Yellow Wine Town, Shaoxing
Key facts
- Getting there
- Dongpu Town lies on the east side of urban Shaoxing. Exit the expressway and pass Shaoxing Bei Zhan (绍兴北站), and you will reach the visitor service centre in Yellow Wine Town.
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1170. Open in Google Maps
About Shaoxing Yellow Wine Town
“Wine from Yue travels the world, and Dongpu’s is the finest”: this refers to Dongpu, the birthplace of Shaoxing yellow rice wine and a nationally renowned historic and cultural town. This small town, with more than 1,600 years of history, is known for its “Land of Waterways, Wine, Bridges and Scholars.” At the summer solstice, over 100,000 sunflowers bloom together, forming a golden sea that is truly spectacular. Together with the nearby Nanjiang Ecological River, they glow with brilliance, and many visitors linger long.
Tips from the guidebook
- Pedicabs: Shaoxing is full of pedicabs of all kinds. The flag-fall fare is generally ¥3, slightly cheaper than a taxi. Most drivers are honest and charge locals and visitors the same price.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Shaoxing Yellow Wine Town?
Dongpu Town lies on the east side of urban Shaoxing. Exit the expressway and pass Shaoxing Bei Zhan (绍兴北站), and you will reach the visitor service centre in Yellow Wine Town.
Where is Shaoxing Yellow Wine Town?
Shaoxing Yellow Wine Town is in Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, in the East China of China.
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