Hangzhou Travel Guide
Location: It is situated in the southern wing of theYangtze River Delta, the lower reaches of Qiantang River and the west end of Hangzhou Bay.Population:8,700,400
Area:16,600 square kilometer
History: Hangzhou is an ancient citiy with a history of 2,200 years, well-kmown as one of the 7 major ancient capitals in the Chinese history. In the late Neolithic period, about more than 5,000 years ago, ancestor of Hangzhou people inhabited in the northern suburb of the city. The area was occupied as the territory of Wu, Yue and Chu Dynasty from Spring and Autumn Period to the Warming States Period.
When Qin Shihuang united the whole China, this area was established as Qiantang County. name was changed to Hangzhou during the reign of Emperor Sui Kaihuang and lasted to this day. Established as capital in the periods of the Five Dynasties and the Southern Song Dynasty. Hangzhou become the capital of Zhejiang Province after the founding of the People’s Repubic of China.
Climate: Hangzhou is in the transiton region of middle-north subtropical zone with four distinctive season. The average annual temperature in Hangzhou is 16.2℃. It is rainy in spring, hot in summer, dry in autumn, moist and cold in winter.
Transportation: Hangzhou is a very convenient transportation hub, with frequent flights, trains, boats and buses to and from Hangzhou with other cities like Suzhou, Shanghai, Nanjing and so on.
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport connects Hangzhou with almost major domestic cities. Two major railways stretch forward to all parts of China. the city, renting a public bike and riding around the city can be both an interesting and worth-trying experience.
Local Food: West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy, Dongpo Pork, Beggar’s Chicken, Shrimp Meat with Longjing Tea, Hangzhou Catsup Duck, Glutinous Rice Ball in Fermented Rice Wine, West Lake Water Shield Soup
Local Specialties: Hangzhou Silk, Hangzhou Silk Umbrella Hangzhou Embroidery, Wangxingji Fan, Tianzhu Chopsticks, Longjing Tea
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