Jiaxing: Historic City Right on China’s Grand Canal
The beautiful city of Jiaxing, China is right on the Grand Canal of China and is a part of the Zhejiang province. This prefecture-level city is famous for South Lake, which is where the Communist Party of China was officially founded. It is also home to several historic scenic towns.
Best Time to Visit
For the warmest weather with the least chance of precipitation, visit Jiaxing from June to September. The city sees the most number of tourists from September to November and again in April. For the best Jiaxing, CH hotel deals, visit in the off season which usually runs from January to March and again from May to August. There are a number of great hotels in Jiaxing that cater to locals and tourists alike. If you are visiting, be sure to book your accommodations as early as you can to avoid inconvenience.
What to Do & Area Attractions
Anyone visiting Jiaxing should not pass up a trip to the Jiaxing South Lake. This historically important to China’s government, was where the communist party was officially founded. If you are interested in learning more about the local history, you should also check out the Jiaxing Folklore Museum, for a different kind of history. For some retail therapy, be sure to check out the Jiaxing Mall. After a day of enjoying all that Jiaxing has to offer, head back to your hotel and rest and relax. You can check-in at the beautiful Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Jiaxing or at the 4-star Hotel Aventine. Another great option is the Greentree Inn Jiaxing Zhongan Business Hotel.