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 Hangzhou
is
the
capital
of
Zhejiang
province
and
its
political,
economic
and
cultural
center.
With
its
famous
natural
beauty
and
cultural
heritages,
Hangzhou
is
one
of
China's
most
important
tourist
venues. |
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The
City,
the
southern
terminus
of
the
Grand
Canal,
is
located
on
the
lower
reaches
of
the
Qiantang
River
in
southeast
China,
a
superior
position
in
the
Yangtze
Delta
and
only
180
kilometers
from
Shanghai.
Hangzhou
has
a
subtropical
monsoon
type
climate
with
four
quite
distinct
seasons.
However,
it
is
neither
too
hot
in
summer
nor
too
cold
in
winter
making
it a
year
round
destination. |
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The
West
Lake
is
undoubtedly
the
most
renowned
feature
of
Hangzhou,
noted
for
the
scenic
beauty
that
blends
naturally
with
many
famous
historical
and
cultural
sites.
In
this
scenic
area,
Solitary
Hill,
the
Mausoleum
of
General
Yue
Fei,
the
Six
Harmonies
Pagoda
and
the
Ling
Yin
Temple
are
probably
the
most
frequently
visited
attractions.
The
"Ten
West
Lake
Prospects"
have
been
specially
selected
to
give
the
visitor
outstanding
views
of
the
lake,
mountains
and
monuments. |
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A
number
of
national
museums
can
be
found
in
Hangzhou
and
are
representative
of
Chinese
culture.
Fine
examples
are
the
National
Silk
Museum
and
Tea
Museum.
Along
with
the
other
museums
in
Hangzhou,
they
provide
a
fascinating
insight
into
the
history
of
Chinese
traditional
products. |
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One
of
the
most
important
parts
of
traveling
is
tasting
the
local
delicacies.
Hangzhou
dishes
are
noted
for
their
elaborate
preparation,
sophisticated
cooking
and
refreshing
taste.
Many
local
specialties
will
be
sure
to
make
your
trip
a
cultural
experience.
We
recommend
that
you
try
Beggar's
Chicken
(a
chicken
baked
in
clay),
West
Lake
Fish
in
Sweet
Sour
Source
(vinegar
coated
fish
fresh
caught
from
the
lake),
Dongpo
Pork
(braised
pork)
and
Fried
Shrimps
with
Longjing
Tea,
etc. |
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The
shopping
environment
in
Hangzhou
is
exciting
and
convenient.
Travelers
and
tourists
like
to
go
to
Qing
He
Fang
Street.
It
is
one
of
the
most
famous
and
historic
streets
in
the
city
and
reflects
many
of
the
features
of
the
Southern
Song
Dynasty
(1127-1279).
Shoppers
will
admire
the
antique
buildings
while
purchasing
items
from
a
wide
range
of
local
goods
such
as
silks,
tea
or
maybe
a
silk
parasol,
brocade
or a
beautiful
Hangzhou
fan.
These
are
just
some
of
the
items
to
be
found
but
there
are
many
more. |
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At
night
Hangzhou
has
much
to
offer
and
teahouses
and
various
kinds
of
pubs
are
both
plentiful
and
popular.
Choosing
one
overlooking
the
West
Lake
for
a
pleasant
chat
over
a
cup
of
tea
is
sure
to
make
you
feel
totally
relaxed
and
refreshed. |
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While
much
of
the
ancient
city
that
had
been
the
capital
of
the
Southern
Song
Dynasty
was
destroyed
during
the
Taiping
Rebellion
in
the
mid-nineteenth
century,
today's
Hangzhou
is a
modern
and
vibrant
economical
center.
As
such
it
provides
a
base
for
many
talented
and
skilled
people.
Never
the
less,
thanks
to
its
unique
setting
by
the
West
Lake
it
continues
to
enjoy
the
many
benefits
of
the
natural
surroundings
that
have
delighted
visitors
for
centuries.
Not
only
was
it
much
vaunted
in
his
writings
by
the
13
century
explorer,
Marco
Polo
but
the
Lake
and
its
environs
have
inspired
poets
of
great
renown
such
as
Bai
Juyi
and
Su
Dongpo
down
the
ages.
There
can
be
no
doubt
that
visit
here
is
certain
to
be a
memorable
one. |
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