Shaoxing is positioned near the southeast coast of China neighboring Ningbo in the east and Hangzhou in the west. It is only about 200 kilometers from Shanghai . Shaoxing occupies an area of 7901 square kilometers and its urban districts occupy 101 square kilometers. Shaoxing not only has picturesque landscapes, but also profound historical and cultural sites. It has been a tourist destination since ancient times and is also famous for its water, bridges, wine, and famous people. It is a famous cultural city with a history of more than 2400 years.
　　 The Scenic Area of Lu Xun's Former Residence lies in the center of Shaoxing City between Lu Xun Road and Yan'an Road . It is the most well-preserved historic scenic spot in the city. As a major window into Shaoxing's culture, the Scenic Area of Lu Xun's Former Residence attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world due to its unique cultural background and antiquities.
　　 Transportation to the Scenic Area of Lu Xun's Former Residence is very convenient. There are many daily intercity buses to Shaoxing from other cities. For example, the express buses from Hangzhou , Ningbo and Shanghai are at intervals of 20 minutes, 40 minutes and 50 minutes respectively. Within the city one can travel by city bus, taxi, or manpower tricycle. In addition, tourists can embark on the Shaoxing Black Roof Boat which is unique to Shaoxing, to pay a visit to every scenic spot inside of the Scenic Area of Lu Xun's Former Residence.