Hangzhou is one of China’s seven ancient capitals and among the first batch of “Historical and Cultural Cities”. It is not only the capital but also the economic, cultural, and science education center of Zhejiang Province. The city covers an area of 16,600 square meters with eight districts and five counties under its jurisdiction, and a permanent population of the city is 8.7 million. Marco Polo, the famous Italian Traveler in the 13th Century spent one fifteenth of his travels describing the spectacular of Hangzhou. He regarded Hangzhou as “the city of heaven” and “the finest and most splendid city in the world”.
Every Chinese person wishes to visit Hangzhou at least once in their lifetime. The city is known throughout the country for its beauty, legends and culture. Guide Abbey Zhou takes you on a tour of her city. Experience the mystique of the Lingyin Temple and take a boat across the large West Lake, the heart of Hangzhou. This is without a doubt China’s most romantic city.