Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China uses Asia/Shanghai, currently CST (UTC+08:00). No clock changes are scheduled in the next 12 months.
Jiaxing is one of the larger cities in China, with a population of about 1.2 million. It keeps the same time year-round, with no daylight saving changes.
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Central Jiaxing, near South Lake and the main commercial streets, keeps sights and transit within easy reach, while newer districts further out are quieter and more residential. A central base is convenient given the city's manageable size.
South Lake and its surrounding gardens are especially pleasant on a mild, clear day in spring or autumn, when long lakeside walks are most comfortable. Water towns in the surrounding countryside make for an easy, scenic day trip.
Buses and taxis cover the city well, and a train connection makes day trips to nearby Shanghai and Hangzhou straightforward. The lakeside center is walkable, with transit useful for reaching outer districts.
Spring and autumn bring the mildest, most comfortable conditions for sightseeing, while summer is hot and humid and winter is cold and often damp given the region's proximity to the coast.
China uses the CNY, calling code +86.
China's currency is the yuan, and Mandarin Chinese is the official language, with the local Wu dialect also heard in everyday conversation. A polite, understated manner is generally well received.
