Hangzhou
China's "Paradise on Earth", Hangzhou is a lovely city centered around the famed West Lake. This green city is full of gardens, tranquil temples and pavilions and bustling historic streets to venture through. Also famous for its silk and tea industries, Hangzhou is a place to shop for original and local souvenirs.
Visiting Hangzhou - A City Profile
Heralded as China's "Paradise on Earth", Hangzhou is a tranquil city sitting just 2 hours outside of Shanghai. A wonderful place to visit to catch a glimpse of traditional China, Hangzhou's West Lake, towering pagodas and serene temples together make it an attractive tourist destination for the business traveler with a few extra days or the family traveling in China with kids.
Heralded as China's "Paradise on Earth", Hangzhou is a tranquil city sitting just 2 hours outside of Shanghai. A wonderful place to visit to catch a glimpse of traditional China, Hangzhou's West Lake, towering pagodas and serene temples together make it an attractive tourist destination for the business traveler with a few extra days or the family traveling in China with kids.
A Short History of Hangzhou
Hangzhou, a large tourist destination about 125 miles southwest of Shanghai, has a long and glorious history. Spanning 2,200 years, Hangzhou has historically been a seat of power and wealth. Today, with its West Lake, it is still a place of influence attracting millions of tourists as well as foriegn and domestic investment dollars.
Hangzhou, a large tourist destination about 125 miles southwest of Shanghai, has a long and glorious history. Spanning 2,200 years, Hangzhou has historically been a seat of power and wealth. Today, with its West Lake, it is still a place of influence attracting millions of tourists as well as foriegn and domestic investment dollars.
Hangzhou West Lake Photo Gallery
See views of Hangzhou's famous West Lake in this Hangzhou photo gallery.
See views of Hangzhou's famous West Lake in this Hangzhou photo gallery.
Hangzhou Area Hotels
A helpful listing of a range of hotels in and around Hangzhou, China.
A helpful listing of a range of hotels in and around Hangzhou, China.
Hangzhou Hyatt Regency
A profile of the Hangzhou Hyatt Regency from About.com's Guide to Honeymoons & Romantic Travel.
A profile of the Hangzhou Hyatt Regency from About.com's Guide to Honeymoons & Romantic Travel.
Hangzhou Accommodations
China Travel Guide's accommodation listings.
China Travel Guide's accommodation listings.
Shopping in Hangzhou
Shopping listings from China Travel Guide.
Shopping listings from China Travel Guide.