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.
Shengzhou hosts performance to celebrate Yue Opera

March 27, 2026

On the evening of March 26, a special performance commemorating the 120th anniversary of Yue Opera was held at the Yue Opera Arts Center in Shengzhou, a county-level city in Shaoxing. The event brought together several renowned Yue Opera performers, drawing a large audience of theater enthusiasts.
Shaoxing gala marks 120th anniversary of Yueju Opera

March 10, 2026

The 2026 "Singing the Same Tune" Yueju Opera Spring Festival Gala took the stage at Shaoxing Grand Theater on the evening of March 7.