Location Description
Hangzhou is located in Southeast
China, about one hour (150 kilometers) away
from Shanghai, the famous, bustling metropolis
that is well-known for its shopping and business
opportunities. Visitors to China invariably
comment about the extraordinary beauty of Hangzhou.
Marco Polo, the noted Italian traveler in the
l3th century, described Hangzhou as “the
most beautiful and luxurious city in the world.” Hangzhou
is the capital of Zhejiang Province and is
full of history, art, and tourist attractions.
Hangzhou is a scenic delight dominated by the
famous West Lake -- a favorite spot for honeymooners
and romantics. West Lake is a classical example
of traditional Chinese landscape. The lake
is lush with the natural beauty, elegance,
and harmony associated with Chinese culture.
West Lake offers luxuriant weeping willows,
serenely scented temples and pagodas, art treasures,
and numerous ideal spots for relaxation. Hangzhou
is an ancient city, one of the birthplaces
of Chinese civilization, and one of the country's
six ancient capitals. Today it is a modern
city with six State-protected sites containing
cultural relics and fifty-eight cultural sites
under the protection of the Zhejiang Province.
Hangzhou is a scenic wonder not to miss!
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