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South Lake
Birthplace of the Communist Party of China, where the historic Red Boat meeting took place in 1921. The lake features the iconic Yanyu Pavilion on an island.
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Free
Jiaxing's history spans over 7,000 years, beginning with the Majiabang culture, one of China's earliest Neolithic civilizations. Archaeological discoveries have revealed sophisticated rice cultivation, pottery, and jade artifacts from this ancient society.
During the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 BCE), Jiaxing was part of the powerful Wu and Yue kingdoms. The city's strategic location made it an important center for trade and military operations. The famous Battle of Jiaxing between Wu and Yue took place here.
The Sui Dynasty (581-618) saw the construction of the Grand Canal, which passed through Jiaxing and transformed it into a major commercial hub. The canal brought prosperity and connected Jiaxing to Beijing in the north and Hangzhou in the south.
The Tang and Song dynasties marked Jiaxing's golden age as a center of silk production and trade. The city became known as the "Silk Capital of the South," with high-quality silk products exported throughout China and abroad. Scholars and poets flocked to Jiaxing, leaving behind countless literary works celebrating its beauty.
In 1921, Jiaxing entered modern history when the founding congress of the Communist Party of China moved to a boat on South Lake after being disrupted in Shanghai. This "Red Boat" meeting marked the official birth of the CPC, making Jiaxing sacred ground in Chinese revolutionary history.
Today, Jiaxing continues to honor its rich heritage while embracing modernization, particularly in textile manufacturing and digital economy sectors.
