Zhejiang International Circuit
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Haiyan (Hangzhou region), China
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Zhejiang International Circuit - Keqiao District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Modern Apex Circuit Design facility - counter-clockwise - 3.200 km Grand Prix loop with 16 turns, notable elevation changes and a tight T1 after the pit straight
When was the track built?
Ground broke in 2013 and the circuit opened in 2016. Designed by Apex Circuit Design, it mixes technical corner groups with short blasts over gently undulating terrain. The facility includes split East and West loops, a paddock hotel and a members’ club model alongside race operations.
When was its first race?
The venue’s first race season was 2016. In 2017 it moved onto the international stage with TCR International, TCR China, Asian Formula Renault and Blancpain GT Series Asia all racing at Zhejiang.
What's the circuit like?
- Compact and technical: A busy 3.2 km lap with constant direction changes and several blind or off-camber entries thanks to the elevation across the site.
- Big stop at T1: The pit straight funnels into a tight opening right-hander that rewards late braking and sets up passes into the early sector.
- Split-layout flexibility: Series and test days often use East or West loops independently, keeping track time flowing through a weekend.
- Benchmark pace: LMP3 race-lap record 1:26.922; TCR International pole 1:33.173 and race lap 1:33.924 underline touring-car speed; GT3 practice times in 2017 dipped to high 1:26s.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series)
- LMP3 - race lap: 1:26.922 - Leo Ye, Ligier JS P3, 2017.
- Formula Renault 2.0 - race lap: 1:32.101 - Luo Kailuo, 2017 AFR round.
- TCR International - pole: 1:33.173 - Robert Huff, 2017. Race lap: 1:33.924 - Gabriele Tarquini, 2017.
- GT3 - reference pace: 1:26.77 in official practice during the 2017 Blancpain GT Asia weekend.
Why go?
A tight, technical layout that produces genuine overtakes into T1 and rewards race craft through linked mid-lap corners. As an FIA Grade 2 venue it attracts deep national grids like CTCC and TCR China, with excellent spectator facilities and a paddock hotel that keeps you close to the action.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Main straight - T1: Starts, restarts and the heaviest braking of the lap - classic divebomb zone.
- Mid-lap switchbacks: Great for seeing who can rotate the car and keep tyre life in the linked esses.
- Final complex: Mistakes here decide the launch onto the pit straight and photo finishes at the flag.
Not just one series - headline events at Zhejiang
TCR China: Regular stop with modern qualifying and race benchmarks around the low 1:33s for TCR machinery.
CTCC - China Touring Car Championship: Frequent national headline event.
Asian Formula Renault & GT visits: AFR closed its 2017 season here and Blancpain GT Asia staged its 2017 finale.
Transportation & Parking
Getting to Zhejiang International Circuit - Keqiao District, Shaoxing
Best options are high speed rail to Shaoxing North then taxi, fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport then airport shuttle - taxi, and driving via the Hangzhou - Shaoxing expressway network to Keyan Avenue with on site parking. The circuit sits in Keqiao, southwest of Hangzhou and just off Keyan Avenue.
Public transport - HSR to Shaoxing North, then taxi to the gate
- High speed rail: Take a G - D service to Shaoxing North. From there, taxis serve Keqiao and the circuit precinct. Hangzhou - Shaoxing runs are frequent and fast.
- Airport to Keqiao: From Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport use the Keqiao Line airport shuttle or taxi to Keqiao, then continue by taxi to No. 1188 Keyan Avenue.
- Local rail - metro context: Shaoxing’s urban rail - metro network is developing, but for the circuit the practical option remains HSR + taxi.
Keqiao is the correct district for the circuit. Most journey planners list Shaoxing North as the preferred arrival station for taxis to the venue.
Driving - expressway to Keqiao, then Keyan Avenue
- From Hangzhou - Shanghai: Use G92 or G9221 Hangzhou - Ningbo toward Shaoxing - Keqiao, exit for Keqiao, then follow city signs to Keyan Avenue and the circuit campus.
- Wayfinding: The venue is signposted locally in Keqiao. The on site Cachet Boutique Zhejiang Circuit hotel uses the same address if you need a recognized taxi drop.
Parking - on site lots by paddock and perimeter
- General parking: The circuit provides on site parking for public track days and events; follow marshal direction to signed P zones on approach.
- Event variations: Some race weekends adjust access roads and lot assignments; check your event page for the latest parking plan.
Taxis and set downs
- Set destination: Zhejiang International Circuit, No. 1188 Keyan Avenue, Keqiao, Shaoxing. Staff direct drop off - pick up to active gates on event days.
- From Shaoxing North: Allow roughly 20 - 35 minutes by road to the circuit area in normal traffic. (Typical taxi times to Keqiao from the station.)
Walking from car parks - set downs
- From on site lots: Expect 5 - 15 minute stewarded walks depending on your gate and grandstand. Check your event map for the nearest entrance.
Airports and longer trips
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan HGH → Keqiao: shuttle bus on the Keqiao line or taxi, then a short onward taxi to the circuit.
- From Shanghai or Ningbo by HSR: Frequent high speed trains connect to Shaoxing North, putting the circuit within a brief taxi hop.
About the venue - quick context
- 3.200 km - 16 turns counterclockwise: FIA Grade 2 facility opened in 2016, host to TCR China - CTCC.
- Trackside hotel: Cachet Boutique Zhejiang Circuit sits within the campus, using the same Keyan Avenue address.
Quick guide - what is nearest
- HSR users: arrive Shaoxing North then taxi to No. 1188 Keyan Avenue.
- Drivers: use G92 - G9221 toward Keqiao, then follow city signs for Keyan Avenue and the circuit.
- Air arrivals: HGH shuttle - taxi to Keqiao, then taxi to the gate.
- Need the exact address: No. 1188 Keyan Avenue, Keqiao District, Shaoxing 312030.
Nearby Activities
Things to do around Zhejiang International Circuit - Shaoxing - Hangzhou Bay area (China)
Whether you are here for China GT, TCR China, F4, superbikes, endurance festivals, drifting or a trackday, this modern Grade 2 circuit sits near Shaoxing and Hangzhou with historic water towns, museums, lakes and bamboo hills to fill your non race time.
Family friendly highlights on site and nearby
- Trackside karting - experiences: Public sessions often run on select non event days. Check schedules if you want a quick session between practice and qualifying.
- Shaoxing East Lake boat tours: Short cliff lined canal cruises with shaded walkways and caves make a cool hour out.
- Lu Xun Native Place - Shaoxing: Pedestrian lanes, small museums and canal bridges. Easy with strollers and plenty of snack stops.
- Hangzhou West Lake: Causeway strolls, short lake cruises and gardens. Add the nearby Hangzhou Zoo for younger kids.
- China National Silk Museum - Hangzhou: Tactile galleries and workshops that work well if showers pass through.
- Chimelong Safari - Hangzhou region or local aquariums: Larger animal - marine venues are doable if you add time with mixed ages.
Popular family venues use timed entry on weekends and holidays. Morning slots help if you plan to return for afternoon sessions.
Culture hits and rainy day winners
- Shaoxing Yellow Rice Wine Museum: Learn about huángjiǔ with cellars and tastings. Pair with an old town canal walk.
- Lanting Pavilion - Shaoxing: Birthplace of famed calligraphy with pavilions, streams and bamboo groves.
- Anchang Ancient Town: Classic whitewashed houses, stone bridges and covered arcades for an easy indoor - outdoor mix.
- Keyan Scenic Area: Dramatic quarry cliffs, small temples and caves close to Shaoxing city.
- Hangzhou museums loop: Zhejiang Museum, China Tea Museum at Longjing and the Grand Canal Museum for a full rainy day in the city.
Eat and drink like a local
- Shaoxing flavors: Drunken chicken, stinky tofu, freshwater shrimp and yellow rice wine pairings in canal side restaurants.
- Hangzhou classics: West Lake vinegar fish, Longjing tea shrimp, Dongpo pork and simple noodles are great post session comfort.
- Tea villages: Longjing tea fields above Hangzhou pour fresh brews with terrace views in spring.
- Night snacks: Skewers, scallion pancakes and tofu puffs around Keqiao and Shaoxing night markets.
- Race week tip: Friday - Saturday prime tables near West Lake and in Shaoxing’s old town book quickly on headline weekends and holidays.
Active outdoors between sessions
- West Lake causeways: Flat, stroller friendly loops on Su and Bai causeways for sunrise jogs or sunset strolls.
- Xixi National Wetland Park - Hangzhou: Boardwalks, bird hides and boat shuttles through reed beds.
- Moganshan bamboo hills - Deqing: Short ridge trails and villa gardens for cooler air on hot race weeks.
- Canal cycling: Easy rides on sections of the Grand Canal greenway around Hangzhou and Gongshu.
- Shaoxing riverfront promenades: Gentle evening walks with views of stone bridges and traditional boats.
Easy day trips if you are extending your stay
- Hangzhou West Lake core - 45 to 70 minutes. Causeways, pagodas, tea villages and museums.
- Wuzhen or Xitang water towns - 60 to 90 minutes. Ancient lanes, boat rides and lit up bridges in the evening.
- Ningbo - Tianyi Pavilion - 90 to 120 minutes. Historic library gardens and old lanes by the river.
- Moganshan - 70 to 110 minutes. Bamboo forests, villa architecture and café terraces.
- Huzhou or Deqing lake - wetland loops - 60 to 100 minutes. Boardwalks and easy birdwatching.
- Qiandao Lake - 120 to 180 minutes. Island cruises and clear water coves if you add a full day.
Times are approximate and rise on headline weekends and national holidays. Water towns and museums often require dated tickets or have last entry cutoffs.
When to go and what to expect
- Peak motorsport - Spring and autumn carry the busiest national calendars, with testing and club days spread year round. Hotels in Shaoxing, Keqiao and Hangzhou fill Thursday - Sunday on headline weeks.
- Weather - Humid subtropical. Expect mild - warm springs, hot - humid summers with storms, and comfortable autumn days. Pack sunscreen, a hat, breathable layers and a light rain shell.
- Holiday notes - Lunar New Year, May Day and Golden Week drive crowds at West Lake and water towns. Prebook attractions and dining if your race overlaps.
Practical notes during race weeks
- On site operations: Public karting and experiences may pause or run special hours on headline weekends. Check the weekly schedule.
- Heat - rain plan: Grandstands and banks are exposed. Bring refillable bottles, electrolytes, a compact umbrella and quick dry footwear.
- Cash - cards: Cards and mobile wallets are widely accepted. Small vendors in old towns may prefer local QR payments.
- Water town etiquette: Watch low bridges, stay on signed routes and expect uneven stone paths after rain.
- Family packing list: Ear protection for children, sun protection, insect repellent for wetland - lake evenings and a light layer for air conditioned museums.
Opening hours, seasonal programs, museum - water town ticketing and event week operations can change - check official circuit and attraction sites for your exact dates.
Hotels & Accommodation
Location
Haiyan (Hangzhou region), China
Current Local Time
Current Local Weather
Track Info
Zhejiang International Circuit - Keqiao District, Shaoxing, Zhejiang, China
Modern Apex Circuit Design facility - counter-clockwise - 3.200 km Grand Prix loop with 16 turns, notable elevation changes and a tight T1 after the pit straight
When was the track built?
Ground broke in 2013 and the circuit opened in 2016. Designed by Apex Circuit Design, it mixes technical corner groups with short blasts over gently undulating terrain. The facility includes split East and West loops, a paddock hotel and a members’ club model alongside race operations.
When was its first race?
The venue’s first race season was 2016. In 2017 it moved onto the international stage with TCR International, TCR China, Asian Formula Renault and Blancpain GT Series Asia all racing at Zhejiang.
What's the circuit like?
- Compact and technical: A busy 3.2 km lap with constant direction changes and several blind or off-camber entries thanks to the elevation across the site.
- Big stop at T1: The pit straight funnels into a tight opening right-hander that rewards late braking and sets up passes into the early sector.
- Split-layout flexibility: Series and test days often use East or West loops independently, keeping track time flowing through a weekend.
- Benchmark pace: LMP3 race-lap record 1:26.922; TCR International pole 1:33.173 and race lap 1:33.924 underline touring-car speed; GT3 practice times in 2017 dipped to high 1:26s.
Lap records and benchmarks (by series)
- LMP3 - race lap: 1:26.922 - Leo Ye, Ligier JS P3, 2017.
- Formula Renault 2.0 - race lap: 1:32.101 - Luo Kailuo, 2017 AFR round.
- TCR International - pole: 1:33.173 - Robert Huff, 2017. Race lap: 1:33.924 - Gabriele Tarquini, 2017.
- GT3 - reference pace: 1:26.77 in official practice during the 2017 Blancpain GT Asia weekend.
Why go?
A tight, technical layout that produces genuine overtakes into T1 and rewards race craft through linked mid-lap corners. As an FIA Grade 2 venue it attracts deep national grids like CTCC and TCR China, with excellent spectator facilities and a paddock hotel that keeps you close to the action.
Where's the best place to watch?
- Main straight - T1: Starts, restarts and the heaviest braking of the lap - classic divebomb zone.
- Mid-lap switchbacks: Great for seeing who can rotate the car and keep tyre life in the linked esses.
- Final complex: Mistakes here decide the launch onto the pit straight and photo finishes at the flag.
Not just one series - headline events at Zhejiang
TCR China: Regular stop with modern qualifying and race benchmarks around the low 1:33s for TCR machinery.
CTCC - China Touring Car Championship: Frequent national headline event.
Asian Formula Renault & GT visits: AFR closed its 2017 season here and Blancpain GT Asia staged its 2017 finale.
Transportation & Parking
Getting to Zhejiang International Circuit - Keqiao District, Shaoxing
Best options are high speed rail to Shaoxing North then taxi, fly to Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport then airport shuttle - taxi, and driving via the Hangzhou - Shaoxing expressway network to Keyan Avenue with on site parking. The circuit sits in Keqiao, southwest of Hangzhou and just off Keyan Avenue.
Public transport - HSR to Shaoxing North, then taxi to the gate
- High speed rail: Take a G - D service to Shaoxing North. From there, taxis serve Keqiao and the circuit precinct. Hangzhou - Shaoxing runs are frequent and fast.
- Airport to Keqiao: From Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport use the Keqiao Line airport shuttle or taxi to Keqiao, then continue by taxi to No. 1188 Keyan Avenue.
- Local rail - metro context: Shaoxing’s urban rail - metro network is developing, but for the circuit the practical option remains HSR + taxi.
Keqiao is the correct district for the circuit. Most journey planners list Shaoxing North as the preferred arrival station for taxis to the venue.
Driving - expressway to Keqiao, then Keyan Avenue
- From Hangzhou - Shanghai: Use G92 or G9221 Hangzhou - Ningbo toward Shaoxing - Keqiao, exit for Keqiao, then follow city signs to Keyan Avenue and the circuit campus.
- Wayfinding: The venue is signposted locally in Keqiao. The on site Cachet Boutique Zhejiang Circuit hotel uses the same address if you need a recognized taxi drop.
Parking - on site lots by paddock and perimeter
- General parking: The circuit provides on site parking for public track days and events; follow marshal direction to signed P zones on approach.
- Event variations: Some race weekends adjust access roads and lot assignments; check your event page for the latest parking plan.
Taxis and set downs
- Set destination: Zhejiang International Circuit, No. 1188 Keyan Avenue, Keqiao, Shaoxing. Staff direct drop off - pick up to active gates on event days.
- From Shaoxing North: Allow roughly 20 - 35 minutes by road to the circuit area in normal traffic. (Typical taxi times to Keqiao from the station.)
Walking from car parks - set downs
- From on site lots: Expect 5 - 15 minute stewarded walks depending on your gate and grandstand. Check your event map for the nearest entrance.
Airports and longer trips
- Hangzhou Xiaoshan HGH → Keqiao: shuttle bus on the Keqiao line or taxi, then a short onward taxi to the circuit.
- From Shanghai or Ningbo by HSR: Frequent high speed trains connect to Shaoxing North, putting the circuit within a brief taxi hop.
About the venue - quick context
- 3.200 km - 16 turns counterclockwise: FIA Grade 2 facility opened in 2016, host to TCR China - CTCC.
- Trackside hotel: Cachet Boutique Zhejiang Circuit sits within the campus, using the same Keyan Avenue address.
Quick guide - what is nearest
- HSR users: arrive Shaoxing North then taxi to No. 1188 Keyan Avenue.
- Drivers: use G92 - G9221 toward Keqiao, then follow city signs for Keyan Avenue and the circuit.
- Air arrivals: HGH shuttle - taxi to Keqiao, then taxi to the gate.
- Need the exact address: No. 1188 Keyan Avenue, Keqiao District, Shaoxing 312030.
Nearby Activities
Things to do around Zhejiang International Circuit - Shaoxing - Hangzhou Bay area (China)
Whether you are here for China GT, TCR China, F4, superbikes, endurance festivals, drifting or a trackday, this modern Grade 2 circuit sits near Shaoxing and Hangzhou with historic water towns, museums, lakes and bamboo hills to fill your non race time.
Family friendly highlights on site and nearby
- Trackside karting - experiences: Public sessions often run on select non event days. Check schedules if you want a quick session between practice and qualifying.
- Shaoxing East Lake boat tours: Short cliff lined canal cruises with shaded walkways and caves make a cool hour out.
- Lu Xun Native Place - Shaoxing: Pedestrian lanes, small museums and canal bridges. Easy with strollers and plenty of snack stops.
- Hangzhou West Lake: Causeway strolls, short lake cruises and gardens. Add the nearby Hangzhou Zoo for younger kids.
- China National Silk Museum - Hangzhou: Tactile galleries and workshops that work well if showers pass through.
- Chimelong Safari - Hangzhou region or local aquariums: Larger animal - marine venues are doable if you add time with mixed ages.
Popular family venues use timed entry on weekends and holidays. Morning slots help if you plan to return for afternoon sessions.
Culture hits and rainy day winners
- Shaoxing Yellow Rice Wine Museum: Learn about huángjiǔ with cellars and tastings. Pair with an old town canal walk.
- Lanting Pavilion - Shaoxing: Birthplace of famed calligraphy with pavilions, streams and bamboo groves.
- Anchang Ancient Town: Classic whitewashed houses, stone bridges and covered arcades for an easy indoor - outdoor mix.
- Keyan Scenic Area: Dramatic quarry cliffs, small temples and caves close to Shaoxing city.
- Hangzhou museums loop: Zhejiang Museum, China Tea Museum at Longjing and the Grand Canal Museum for a full rainy day in the city.
Eat and drink like a local
- Shaoxing flavors: Drunken chicken, stinky tofu, freshwater shrimp and yellow rice wine pairings in canal side restaurants.
- Hangzhou classics: West Lake vinegar fish, Longjing tea shrimp, Dongpo pork and simple noodles are great post session comfort.
- Tea villages: Longjing tea fields above Hangzhou pour fresh brews with terrace views in spring.
- Night snacks: Skewers, scallion pancakes and tofu puffs around Keqiao and Shaoxing night markets.
- Race week tip: Friday - Saturday prime tables near West Lake and in Shaoxing’s old town book quickly on headline weekends and holidays.
Active outdoors between sessions
- West Lake causeways: Flat, stroller friendly loops on Su and Bai causeways for sunrise jogs or sunset strolls.
- Xixi National Wetland Park - Hangzhou: Boardwalks, bird hides and boat shuttles through reed beds.
- Moganshan bamboo hills - Deqing: Short ridge trails and villa gardens for cooler air on hot race weeks.
- Canal cycling: Easy rides on sections of the Grand Canal greenway around Hangzhou and Gongshu.
- Shaoxing riverfront promenades: Gentle evening walks with views of stone bridges and traditional boats.
Easy day trips if you are extending your stay
- Hangzhou West Lake core - 45 to 70 minutes. Causeways, pagodas, tea villages and museums.
- Wuzhen or Xitang water towns - 60 to 90 minutes. Ancient lanes, boat rides and lit up bridges in the evening.
- Ningbo - Tianyi Pavilion - 90 to 120 minutes. Historic library gardens and old lanes by the river.
- Moganshan - 70 to 110 minutes. Bamboo forests, villa architecture and café terraces.
- Huzhou or Deqing lake - wetland loops - 60 to 100 minutes. Boardwalks and easy birdwatching.
- Qiandao Lake - 120 to 180 minutes. Island cruises and clear water coves if you add a full day.
Times are approximate and rise on headline weekends and national holidays. Water towns and museums often require dated tickets or have last entry cutoffs.
When to go and what to expect
- Peak motorsport - Spring and autumn carry the busiest national calendars, with testing and club days spread year round. Hotels in Shaoxing, Keqiao and Hangzhou fill Thursday - Sunday on headline weeks.
- Weather - Humid subtropical. Expect mild - warm springs, hot - humid summers with storms, and comfortable autumn days. Pack sunscreen, a hat, breathable layers and a light rain shell.
- Holiday notes - Lunar New Year, May Day and Golden Week drive crowds at West Lake and water towns. Prebook attractions and dining if your race overlaps.
Practical notes during race weeks
- On site operations: Public karting and experiences may pause or run special hours on headline weekends. Check the weekly schedule.
- Heat - rain plan: Grandstands and banks are exposed. Bring refillable bottles, electrolytes, a compact umbrella and quick dry footwear.
- Cash - cards: Cards and mobile wallets are widely accepted. Small vendors in old towns may prefer local QR payments.
- Water town etiquette: Watch low bridges, stay on signed routes and expect uneven stone paths after rain.
- Family packing list: Ear protection for children, sun protection, insect repellent for wetland - lake evenings and a light layer for air conditioned museums.
Opening hours, seasonal programs, museum - water town ticketing and event week operations can change - check official circuit and attraction sites for your exact dates.