Hangzhou (杭州)
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Area: 16,596 km²
Population: 12.0 million
Name Origin
Hangzhou (杭州) means "Crossing the River". Capital of the Wuyue Kingdom, immortalized by Marco Polo as the finest city in the world.
Happiness Index
7.7/10 — A tech hub with a poetic soul — residents enjoy West Lake mornings, Longjing tea, and Alibaba evenings.
Metro & Transport
12 subway lines, 516 km
Universities
Zhejiang University, China Academy of Art, Zhejiang University of Technology
Natural Resources
West Lake, Xixi Wetlands, Tianmu Mountain, Qiandao Lake nearby, Fuchun River, Grand Canal, Longjing tea plantations.
Attractions in Hangzhou
West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, Xixi National Wetland Park, Longjing Tea Village, Grand Canal, Song Dynasty Town, Alibaba Xixi Campus.
Popular Routes
Day 1: West Lake cruise → Leifeng Pagoda → Su Causeway; Day 2: Lingyin Temple → Longjing Tea Village; Day 3: Xixi Wetlands → Grand Canal → Song Dynasty Town.
Food & Dining
Dongpo pork, West Lake vinegar fish, Longjing shrimp, Beggars chicken, pian er chuan noodle soup, Youma gao oily hemp cake, Hangzhou xiaolongbao.
Shopping
Yan-an Road, Wulin Square, Hangzhou Tower, Intime City, Qinghefang Historical Street, Xixi Wetland souvenir shops, Longjing tea market.
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