Tracing the waterways of an ancient Yue settlement

November 5, 2026

The excavation of a large Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BC) settlement in Shaoxing, Zhejiang province, demonstrates how archaeology conducted before construction can enable systematic research in a region that once served as an ancient capital.
Cold Dew: Autumn deepens in hue

October 8, 2026

When Cold Dew descends, autumn deepens in hue.
Major new archaeological discoveries at Nanshan Site in Shaoxing

September 10, 2026

A major new archaeological discovery has shed fresh light on the history of the ancient Yue Kingdom in Shaoxing, East China's Zhejiang province.
Ancient horse skull found in E.China sheds light on Yue State rituals

June 22, 2026

Archaeologists in eastern China have uncovered a horse skull sealed inside a pottery vessel at a local ancient ritual site.
Behind the scenes: Yueju Opera

June 10, 2026

Yueju Opera or Shaoxing Opera, one of the five major types of Chinese opera, is recognized as China's national intangible cultural heritage.
Two Shaoxing sites shortlisted for top 10 archaeological discoveries

April 10, 2026

Shaoxing's Yue Kingdom (a vassal state in southeastern China, from the 21st century BC to 333 BC) Capital Site and the Han-to-Six Dynasties (222-589) Kuaiji Prefecture Site have advanced to the final evaluation stage of China's Top 10 Archaeological Discoveries of 2025.
Shaoxing to unveil first immersive fantasy Yueju Opera

April 7, 2026

Shaoxing's original fantasy Yue Opera, The Sword of the Yue Maiden, will be staged in May at Shaoxing Jinghu Yue Theater to celebrate the 120th anniversary of Yue Opera.
Opera classroom on wheels

March 31, 2026

This year marks the 120th anniversary of Yueju Opera. In Shengzhou, Zhejiang province, where the art form was born, one of its most unusual classrooms arrives by car.