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With great scenic beauty, the West Lake is undoubtedly the most renowned feature of Hangzhou. National museums make this ancient city more attractive and charming.

Hangzhou Overview

Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, is Zhejiang's political, economic and cultural center. With its famous natural beauty and cultural heritage, Hangzhou is one of China's most important tourist venues.

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.

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.

A number of national museums can be found in Hangzhou and they are representatives 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.

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 economic center. As such it provides a base for many talented and skilled people. Nevertheless, thanks to its unique setting by 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 13th century explorer, Marco Polo, but the lake and its environs have inspired poets of great renown through the ages, such as Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo. There can be no doubt that a visit here is certain to be a memorable one.

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