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!