Hangzhou Travel Guide

Basic Facts

Hangzhou is the capital city of Zhejiang Province and was used to be the capital of the State of Wu and the South Song Dynasty. It is one of the seven ancient capitals in China. Built during the Sui Dynasty, the Grand Canal was a massive network of canals and waterways linking Hangzhou to the North and thus made Hangzhou to an important centre of transportation and trade. With beautiful natural landscape and many places of cultural interest, Hangzhou is one of the top tourist cities and a famous ancient cultural city of China.

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Hangzhou Hot Destinations

West Lake Scenic Area The lake was so called because of its location-west of Hangzhou. There are 36 West Lakes in China, and Hangzhou's West Lake is the inspiration for them all. Surrounded by mountains on the three sides, the West Lake enjoys the same reputation as the city, Hangzhou. The Baidi Causeway links up with Solitary Hill is a large island brimming with plants and grassy parks. The Flower Harbour is the home to thousands of obese carp.

Lingying Temple Lingyin Temple is one of the famous ancient Buddhist temple of China. Located at the foot of Mount Lingyin, the temple boasts many relics and historic sites. Lingyin Temple was first built in 326 during the reign of Eastern Jin period by the Emperor Xianhe. 330 stone statues founded here place an important position in the art of sculpture in ancient China.

Six Harmonies Pagoda Erected in 970, this 60m octagonal giant was served as a lighthouse overlooking the calm Qiantang River. It is a wooden-and-brick structure, a master piece of ancient Chinese architecture and also the best place to have a panorama of the Qiangtang River.