Shengzhou facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shengzhou
嵊州市
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County-level city
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 Shengzhou
Location in Zhejiang
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| Country | People's Republic of China |
| Province | Zhejiang |
| Prefecture-level city | Shaoxing |
| Area | |
| • County-level city | 1,789.07 km2 (690.76 sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,789.07 km2 (690.76 sq mi) |
| • Metro | 3,002.06 km2 (1,159.10 sq mi) |
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| • County-level city | 675,226 |
| • Metro | 1,094,262 |
| Time zone | UTC+8 (China Standard) |
Shengzhou (Chinese: 嵊州; pinyin: Shèngzhōu) is a city in China. It is located in the central part of Zhejiang province. Shengzhou is south of the Hangzhou Bay. It is also part of the larger city of Shaoxing.
The city was once known as Shengxian or Sheng County. You can drive to the provincial capital, Hangzhou, in about 1.5 hours. This trip uses the Hangzhou-Ningbo and Shangyu-Sanmen Expressways. In 2020, about 675,226 people lived in Shengzhou. However, if you include the nearby Xinchang County, the total population in the built-up area was over 1 million people.
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Economy: What Shengzhou Makes
Shengzhou is very important for making ties. It is a top producer of ties both in China and around the world.
Art and Culture: Yue Opera
Shengzhou is famous as the birthplace of Yue opera. This is a very popular type of Chinese opera. In fact, it is the second most popular opera style in all of China.
City Structure: Administrative Divisions
Shengzhou is divided into different areas to help manage the city. As of 2020, it has four main areas called Subdistricts. It also has ten Towns and one Township.
Subdistricts of Shengzhou
- Shanhu Subdistrict (剡湖街道)
- Sanjiang Subdistrict (三江街道)
- Lushan Subdistrict (鹿山街道)
- Pukou Subdistrict (浦口街道)
Towns in Shengzhou
- Ganlin (甘霖)
- Changle (长乐)
- Chongren (崇仁)
- Huangze (黄泽)
- Sanjie (三界)
- Shihuang (石璜)
- Gulai (谷来)
- Xianyan (仙岩)
- Jinting (金庭)
- Xiawang (下王)
Township in Shengzhou
- Guimen (贵门)
Getting Around: Transportation
Shengzhou has two main railway stations. These stations help people travel to and from the city.
- Shengzhou North railway station
- Shengzhou Xinchang railway station
Delicious Food: Local Snacks
Shengzhou is well-known for its many tasty local snacks. It also has dishes that are typical of southeast China. Some popular examples include:
- Xiaolongbao (小笼包): These are small steamed buns, often filled with meat and soup.
- Doufubao (豆腐包): These are buns filled with tofu.
- Youtiao: A long, golden-brown fried dough stick.
- Shengzhou Chaoniangao (嵊州炒年糕): This is a stir-fried dish made with rice cakes.
