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| Brief Introduction of Hangzhou China |
| Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang
Province, is one of the ancient national capitals in China.
When Marco Polo came to Hangzhou in the 13th century, he acclaimed
that "It is the most beautiful and elegant city in the
world". There is also a popular saying: "Above there
is heaven, below there are Hangzhou and Suzhou." Hangzhou
attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists from all over the
world. Besides its natural beauties, Hangzhou is also famous
for silk and tea. |
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| Hangzhou China Sightseeing Highlights |
 [West
Lake]
West Lake is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hagnzhou China.
For centuries, the West Lake has been well known both for its
picturesque landscape and for cultural heritage surviving yet
illustrating the past dynasties. The landscape area of the West
Lake includes the surrounding hills and nearby historical sites
as well as the lake itself. The lake area covers around 60 square
kilometers consisting of 5.68 square kilometers of water area. |
 [Lingyin
Temple]
Aside from the West Lake, Lingyin Temple (Temple of Inspired
Seclusion) is one of the biggest and most famous ancient Buddhist
temples in China. It was first built by an Indian monk named
Huili in 326A.D. The temple was named Lingyin Temple (Temple
of Inspired Seclusion) for its environment is very beautiful
and serene and suitable for "gods rest in seclusion". |
[Melting Snow at
Broken Bridge]
The snow scene of the west lake enjoys very high praise by people,
especially the view of "Belting Snow at Broken Bridge". There
are different sayings about the name. One of them is that it
snows almost every winter in Hangzhou and when the sun comes
out after snowfall, the snow on the sunny side of the bridge
melts first, while the snow on the shady side still lingers.
Looked at a distance or from a nearby hill, the bridge appears
to be broken. It is a favorite stopover for you. Especially
on fine winter days after a snow, you may stand on the bridge
to feast your eyes on the snow scene far and near. Distant hills,
clad in white, grow more enchanting. The famous Chinese folk
story "The Tale of White Snake" brings the broken bridge some
romance. |
 [Yue
Fei's Temple]
Yue Fei's Temple was built in honor of Yue Fei, a general of
the Southern Song dynasty when the capital of China was in Hangzhou.
He was falsely accused and executed at the behest of the Prime
Minister, Qin Hui, in 1141. Twenty years later the emperor recognized
the general's loyalty and had this tomb and temple complex built
to honor him. At one time the temple was an active center of
worship, under the direction of the state cult, with semi annual
sacrifices. Today it is a memorial to the spirit of loyalty
and patriotism, which General Yue displayed, but has no religious
significance. The buildings are all in excellent condition and
constitute a museum of sorts. They have obviously undergone
major renovation in recent years. The tombs and the tomb sculptures
date from the 12th century, and have been meticulously restored. |
[Tiger Spring]
Situated at the foot of Daci Hill southwest to the West Lake,
Tiger spring ranks the third best in China. "Dragon Well Tea"
and "Tiger Spring water" are rated as two uniqueness of the
West Lake. According to the experts, the mineralization of the
spring water is as low as 0.02 - 0.15 gram in every liter because
the water is seeping through quartzite contains little dissolved
matters. Therefore, its water is pure and clear. Tests show
that the water is contributive to people's health.
This attraction is featuring the springs. Along the foot of
the hill, there is a streamlet meandering. It is a pleasant
experience to listen the spring there. Walking along the path,
you will see a tiger status at the foot of the Luxuriant Green
Cliff. From the left side of the cliff is the source of the
spring. This place gives you a very happiness to watch the spring.
Then, you can have a seat in a tea house near the cliff to enjoy
a cup of Dragon Well green tea brewed in Tiger Spring water.
You will find the spring water can bring out the best in each.
It is called " Spring Taste" |
[Haining Tide]
There are two gushing tides nature phenomena in the world. One
is in the mouth of the Amazon River in South America; another
is Haining Tide, which is in the north bank of the Qiantang
River. The topography is narrow inner and wide outside from
Hangzhou Bay to the mouth of the Qiantang River,
just like a bugle. At the same time, the tides of the river
push toward in a high speed which is 10 meters each second.
The water will be suddenly gush and pile up. The height of the
tides will develop very fast, so the head of the tides stands
up as a great wall, flying to the sky. Watching such tides can
be really an experience. |
[China Silk Museum]
Located at the foot of the Jade Emperor Hill to the south of
West Lake, China Silk Museum, open to the public on February
26, 1992, is a national theme museum. It covers a floor space
of more than 10,000 square meters. The museum is composed of
8 exhibition halls, including those of General Introduction,
Silk Cultural Relics, National Customs and Practice, Silkworm
Raising and Cocoons, Silk Reeling, Silk Weaving, Silk Dyeing
and Modern Achievements. Silk cultural relics of different times
in Chinese history are on display, ranging from the New Stone
Age to the present days.
In the museum visitors can also see the silk production tools
of the ancient times in China like silkworm raising tools, silk
reeling, weaving and dyeing machines and the silk production
line as well as the scenes of production activities of the early
laboring people. In addition, visitors can also appreciate the
rich and varied silk culture and local customs and practice
related to silkworm raising and silk production, including folk
tales about silkworm god, sacrificial ceremony for silkworm
raising, silkworm raising ground, and silkworm cocoon harvesting
festival. In the hall of modern achievements, famous silk products
are on display, showing the achievements that have been made
since the founding of New China. China Silk Museum has also
become one of the tourist destinations in Hangzhou. |
[China Tea Museum]
Located in the Dragon Well Village of the West Lake District
in Hangzhou, China Tea Museum was completed and began to be
open to the public in April 1991. It covers an area of 3500
square meters with a green area of 22,644 square meters. The
museum consists of four separated buildings, namely, those of
exhibition, tea sipping and tasting, tea service ceremony, and
multi-function. The exhibition building is again divided into
6 exhibition zones, including history of tea-growing, famous
teas, events related to tea, friendship, tea sets and tea service
customs. Visitors can also learn about tea-growing and tea-drinking
in different countries throughout the world. |
[Dragon Well Tea
Plantation]
Dragon Well Tea is well known worldwide, the water of dragon
well is sweet and nice. The green tea here enjoys very high
reputation since Ming Dynasty (1368-1644 A.D) for its four special
features: green color, fragrant aroma, sweet taste and smooth
even appearance. |
[The Pagoda of Six
Harmonies]
Located on the northern bank of the Qiantang River, south of
Hangzhou's city, the Pagoda of Six Harmonies first built in
970 A.D but destroyed in war. What we see today is a brick and
wooden structure rebuilt in 1153 A.D. With 59.89 meters high,
the pagoda is the best place to have a bird-eyes-view of the
scenery around Qiantang River. |
[Rafting on Double
Stream along Bamboo Sea]
The Tiaoxi Stream near the Double Stream Town of Yuhang district
is a paradise for rafting. And Rafting on Double Stream along
Bamboo Sea is really an exciting experience. This section of
the stream attracts merry-making visitors with its three major
features.
The stream is uniquely clear. Floating on a raft on the stream,
which empties into the Taihu Lake, enables one to see fish swimming
in the water in some sections of the stream.
The brook has many rapids. Rafting on the stream, one can fall
down some falls, the highest of which is 3 meters in height.
In big splashes and thundering noise, the raft surges down the
stream, bringing adventurous and thrilling moments.
The stream is flanked by bamboo groves heavily and thickly.
For ten kilometers along the Tiaoxi Stream are bamboo groves.
Moving among the fresh greens, one feels as if it were a paradise. |
[Three Pools Mirroring the Moon]
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon is also named as "Lesser
Yingzhou" which means the "Fairy Islet". Among the three islet in the lake, the Lesser Yingzhou is the biggest
and finest one. And it is recommended as "The best scenic
spot in West Lake". The islet covers an area of 7 hectares
including the water surface and features a lake within
an island and an island within a lake.
This island was built in 1607 with dredges from the lake to
create a lake within a lake initially. Afterwards, three small
gourd- shaped pagodas were built in the south lake of the
islet called three pools. At the beginning of
Qing Dynasty, a general named Peng Yulin, after retiring from
his official post, built for himself a garden villa on the
island and then zigzag bridges, pavilions were added.
After you go ashore at the port located on the north of the
islet, two buildings will meet your eye firstly. Then, you
will walk along the zigzag bridge which is better known as
the Nine Turn Bridge. There are total four pavilions along
this bridge including the Open Net Pavilion, Tingting Pavilion,
Emperor Kangxi Stele Pavilion and "Heart linking to - Heart
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