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Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province and one of the seven ancient capitals of China. It was described by Italian traveler Marco Polo as the finest and most luxurious city in the world. The West Lake scenic area contains over 60 cultural relic sites and several attractions of natural beauty, and a cruise on the lake... more
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province and one of the seven ancient capitals of China. It was described by Italian traveler Marco Polo as the finest and most luxurious city in the world. The West Lake scenic area contains over 60 cultural relic sites and several attractions of natural beauty, and a cruise on the lake is a good option to view several sites. Hangzhou is also a good place to visit a tea plantation.
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May
77°F 25°C
62°F 16°C
Jun
82°F 27°C
69°F 20°C
Jul
89°F 31°C
75°F 23°C
Aug
88°F 31°C
75°F 23°C
Sep
81°F 27°C
67°F 19°C
Oct
72°F 22°C
57°F 13°C
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“Hangzhou” orientaltravel.com / Travelnet Ltd.
“Hangzhou” PlanetWare.com
“Hangzhou” TravelChinaGuide.com
“Destination: China - Drinking in the culture of tea” Los Angeles Times (free registration required)
“The history of Hangzhou - a heavenly paradise” Imperial Tours
“Hangzhou” Imperial Tours
“Shanghai” wordtravels.com / Globe Media Ltd.
“The Grand Canal, China” The Cultured Traveler
“Lingyin Temple and Chinese Temple Design” Imperial Tours
“Hangzhou's West Lake - the most beautiful in China” Imperial Tours
“The Great Wall of Sound” Guardian Unlimited / The Observer
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“Hangzhou Travel Blogs, Photos and Videos” TravelPod.com
“Lingyin Si.” VirtualTourist.com
“Hangzhou” appleberryroad.com
“Hangzhou. East City, West Lake.” Globosapiens.net
“Guantanamera at Xi Hu.” VirtualTourist.com
“Lingyin Si architecture.” VirtualTourist.com
“Flames and smoke.” VirtualTourist.com
“Buddha with Swastika.” VirtualTourist.com
“Swastika Temple and Lotus.” VirtualTourist.com
“Swastika Temple and Dragon.” VirtualTourist.com

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Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province and one of the seven ancient capitals of China. It was described by Italian traveler Marco Polo as the finest and most luxurious city in the world. The West Lake scenic area contains over 60 cultural relic sites and several attractions of natural beauty, and a cruise on the lake is a good option to view several sites. Hangzhou is also a good place to visit a tea plantation. more »

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