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Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province. It is just 129 miles (201
km) southwest of Shanghai. It sits on the northern bank of the Qiantang
River at the edge of the small, but infinitely famous, West Lake. Though
it has become a cliche the phrase that every Chinese tour guide used to
introduce the city seems apt:" Above there is Heaven. Below, Hangzhou
and Suzhou." Indeed, this is one of the most beautiful places in China.
Hangzhou is more than its beauty, of course. The city is a bustling commercial
center and one of East China's most productive agricultural areas, as well.
Hangzhou is most famous for the rich silk produced there and for one of
China's best green teas.
Population
6,000,000
Cuisine
Special dish is the West Lake fish
When to Go
You can enjoy the beauity of Hangzhou anytime of the year.
Airport Info
Xiaoshan International Airport, the airport is situated 27 km of the town.
A public bus costs CNY 20/USD 2.5 per person to the center of town.
Railway Station
Hangzhou Railway Station located in the city center, 5 min (CNY 10) by taxi
to the West Lake.
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Accommodations
Main Scenic Spots
Excursions
from Hangzhou
Official Websites
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Hangzhou Municipal Government
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Hangzhou Tour
Events & Festivals
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West Lake Expo
Held in the middle of October every year, last 22 days. More than 40 activities
will be held including exhibitions, trade activities, forums, performance
etc during the EXPO.
- West Lake Fire Works Festival
Held every year during the West Lake Expo.
- West Lake Osmanthus Festival
Sweet osmanthus is the city flower of Hangzhou. It is held every autumn
when osmanthus flowers are in full bloom.
- West Lake Carnival
Held very October
- Hangzhou Lantern Festival
Held on the 15th day of the first lunar month.
- Hangzhou China Gourmet Food Festival
Held from Nov 1 to 6. More than 500 varieties of China famous snack food
are presented.
Museums
- China Tea Museum
The only national museum focused entirely on Tea Culture in China. Six
exhibition halls display all aspects of Chinese Tea Culture, from its
ancient origins to the present day.
- Hangzhou History Museum
Tracing the path of human existence in Hangzhou and its environs from
the Stone Age, 5000 years ago through to the present day.
- Hangzhou Traditional Crafts Museum
Traditional Crafts Museum, helped by the contributions of 34 local businesses
who supplied the necessary Crafts, both local and ancient.
- Southern Song Dynasty Pottery Museum
Not only can you appreciate the beauty and production methods of Hangzhou
Song Dynasty pottery, but you can also have a go, creating a masterpiece
with your very own hands.
- Zhejiang Province Museum
The museum includes departments on Products, Ming and Qing Dynasty Furniture,
and the Zhejiang West Lake Fine Art Gallery.
Art Gallery
- Tang Yun Art Gallery
The gallery houses 195 of his art treasures and related material.
- West Lake Fine Art Gallery
Exhibition Venues
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