Hangzhou is a sub-provincial city located in the Yangtze River Delta in China, and the capital of Zhejiang province. Located 180 kilometres (112 mi) southwest of Shanghai. As one of the most renowned and prosperous cities of China for much of the last 1,000 years, Hangzhou is renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. It has been ranked as one of the ten most scenic cities in China.Although Hangzhou has experienced many recent urban developments, it still retains its historical and cultural heritage. Today, tourism remains an important factor for Hangzhou's economy.One of Hangzhou's most popular sights is West Lake. The lake covers an area of 6 square kilometres and includes some of Hangzhou's most famous historic and scenic places. The area includes historical pagodas, cultural sites, as well as the natural beauty of the lake and hills.
Lingyin Temple the literal meaning is Temple of Soul's Retreat, perched at the foot of the Lingyin hill, the northwest of West Lake. One of the ten most famous Buddhist temples in China.>>more
Located in the west of Huangzhou City, West Lake is thus named. Originally a lagoon, the lake was dredged in the 8th century. >>more
Mt. Moganshan, known for its crispy and cool temperatures in the scorching summers, it was the playground of the Shanghai elite in the past. Today, It still remains an retreat to escape the raising temperatures>>more
Temple of General Yue Fei (Local Name: Yue Miao), this temple at the northern end of the Sudi Causeway on West Lake was built in 1221 in honor of General Yue Fei (1103-42). >>more
Standing on the north bank of the Qiantang River to the south of Hangzhou City, the Six Harmonies Pagoda was first built in 970 A.D. with a purpose of keeping down the river tide.>>more
Dragon Well (Long jing) is located on the Fenghuang Hill to the west of Xihu (West Lake). It is actually a spring and known as one of the three most famous springs of Hangzhou. >>more
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