Marco Polo's 'City of Heaven' — West Lake, Longjing tea, Lingyin Temple, and China's digital economy hub.
Hangzhou has been one of China's most important cities for over a thousand years. Marco Polo called it 'the finest and noblest city in the world.' Today it blends West Lake's timeless beauty with the cutting-edge digital economy of Alibaba.
Northern Zhejiang, at the head of Hangzhou Bay. 1 hour from Shanghai by HSR.
UNESCO World Heritage — the most famous lake in China, inspiring poets and painters for 1,000+ years.
Birthplace of Longjing (Dragon Well) tea — China's most famous green tea. Tea culture permeates the city.
Headquarters of Alibaba and a booming tech industry. China's most digital-friendly city.
Boat rides, lotus flowers, willow-lined paths. The Ten Scenes of West Lake are a thousand-year tradition.
One of China's largest Buddhist temples — 1,700 years old, nestled in forested hills with ancient grottoes.
Visit tea plantations, taste fresh Longjing tea, and learn about tea culture in the birthplace of China's finest green tea.
The world's largest tidal bore — a dramatic natural phenomenon reaching 9 meters high in autumn.
Perfect. Peach and cherry blossoms around West Lake. Tea picking season at Longjing. Warm and pleasant.
Hot and humid (35°C+). Lotus flowers on West Lake are spectacular. Escape to mountain tea villages.
Ideal. Cool, clear skies. Full moon over West Lake (Mid-Autumn) is legendary. Tidal bore season.
Cold (0-8°C). 'Broken Bridge in Snow' is one of the Ten Scenes. Fewer crowds, poetic atmosphere.
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