Jiaxing is located at the convergence of rivers, seas and lakes, safeguards a strategic portal to the southern corridor of Lake Tai, and is less than 100km from Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Huzhou. The Grand Canal runs through Jiaxing as well. Due to its geographical advantages, Jiaxing is best known for its position between Suzhou and Hangzhou, where are well renowned as travelers paradises.

To date, there are a lot of industrial  and foreign-invested enterprises in Jiaxing Development Zone. Five major leading manufacturing industries have been established in the region which include, auto parts services, high-end food, precision machinery, electronic information and high-end textiles. This concentration of industries started a trend that has led to the interactive development of advanced manufacturing, modern services and high-tech industries.