Hangzhou is the capital city of Zhejiang Province in China. It's about 180km southwest of Shanghai and has a population of close to 11 million people. Today, Hangzhou is a major technology hub, home to Alibaba and other tech giants.
Hangzhou was the capital of the Southern Song Dynasty (1127–1279). The city nurtured literature, painting, and garden design in ancient China, and is still well-known for its Buddhist and Taoist temples. In addition, Hangzhou has been famous for its Tea (Dragon Well tea), Silk and Embroidery. Marco Polo famously described Hangzhou as “the finest and most splendid city in the world” during the 13th century.
West Lake, A UNESCO World Heritage site, has inspired countless poems, paintings, and classical Chinese gardens for nearly a thousand years!
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