Shaoxing is world famous for the gorgeous scenes along its waters. The rivers, big and small, span 1,900 kilometers, running vertical and horizontal – just like streets in northern China – with various stone bridges as their crossroads. Shaoxing boasts 229 ancient bridges in various forms, which form a site rich in man-made landscape and wins the city the title of Hometown of Bridges.

Shaoxing City China covers an area of 7,900 sq km, and the total population of the county is 4.2 million. In ancient times, the town of Shaoxing was surrounded by canals, rivers and lakes. The commercial exchange and transportation between towns all depended on water. In the town, there were systematic water-nets. The transport of goods relied on the water-nets and most streets were parallel with the canals. Pedestrians walked on the streets while the goods were transported on the water and bridges were located on the crossing of water and roads. The three of them formed a 3-D traffic system. The boats appear “by being well quick and maneuverable through the ancientness” but in reality. You to drive in a such sea boat on the water and to view the age – old buildings the sources, are unforgettable experience by.

The sea boats issue with black window blinds previously for more than 1000 years. They are a traditional vehicle for Shaoxing. They are made a tree for sitting down as well has thatch. One sea boat can piggyback 5-6 humans. The boatman sits in the rear region on the sea boat. He paddles and governs with arms and the leg. These age – old sea boats Cone Shaoxing. A singular kind. This tradition is a flimsy phenomenon today with the appearance of other kinds of conveyance. But nice surprise and big draw are aquatic taxi for the tourists.