An old Chinese saying goes, "There is heaven above, Suzhou and Hangzhou below." Marco Polo once called Hangzhou the most charming city in all the world. Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province. It's also one of the most important industrial centers in China. Hangzhou is among the six most oldest cities in China. Hangzhou is a world famous garden city, now a big tourist attractions in China. Hangzhou has many historical sites and scenic spots, including West Lake, and the scenic area around West Lake. It boasts of lots of loacal products, like silk, Xihu silk umbrellas, color-glazed porcelain, Longjing tea, and white chrysanthemum.
West Lake is located to the west of Hangzhou, hence the name of "West Lake". It is said that there are totally 36 "West Lakes" in China, the West Lake in Hangzhou is the most beautiful of 36 west lakes of the same name.
West Lake is located to the west of Hangzhou, hence the name of "West Lake". It is said that there are totally 36 "West Lakes" in China, the West Lake in Hangzhou is the most beautiful of 36 west lakes of the same name.
The Mausoleum of General Yue Fei was nestled in Yue Fei's temple at the south foot of Xixia Mountain of Hangzhou City. The Mausoleum of General Yue Fei is one of Hangzhou's most popular site.
China National Silk Museum was first constructed and opened in Feb.1992. It covers a total area of over 10,000 square meters. It is nestled at the foot of Yuhuang Hill,close to the West Lake.
The Six Harmonies Pagoda is nestled in the Yuelun Hill on the north bank of Qiantang River, 12 Km away from the center of Hangzhou City. The pagoda was first constructed in the third year (970).
The Dragon-Well Tea and the Hupao Spring water have been regarded as the "two wonders of the West Lake." The Hupao Spring is nestled at the foot of the Baihe Peak (White Crane Peak) of Daci Mountain, 5 kilometers from the city of Hangzhou.
Wuzhen is just about one hour's drive from Hangzhou City. Wuzhen with a history of over 1,200 years, still preserves ancient buildings and town layout. It used to be a water-town.
Xitang is in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province and Xitang is 110km away from Hangzhou on the west. Xitang is an ancient town still well preserved. During the Tang Dynasty (713-741), there appeared some villages.
Longjing actually means, "Dragon Well", a place suitable for the planting of the famous green tea. Longjing Tea is one of China's best teas and is one reason for Hangzhou's international fame.
Xitang is in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province and Xitang is 110km away from Hangzhou on the west. Xitang is an ancient town still well preserved. During the Tang Dynasty (713-741), there appeared some villages.
