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Hangzhou China


Hang Zhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province is located on the lower reaches of Qiantang River and the southern terminal of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal: The Grand Canal, or Grand Canal of China, is the longest ancient artificial river in the world with the oldest part dated back to in 5th century BC.

  

                                      The Grand Canal of China

Hangzhou is regarded as one of China’s seven ancient capitals. It was the capital of the State of Wu and Yue of the Spring and Autumn Period (722-481 BC) and the Southern Song( 1127–1279 AD). A mesmerizing landscape and a rich cultural legacy combined to earn Hangzhou the fame as “Paradise under Heaven” in Chinese saying. Its scenic, historical and cultural city makes it a frequently visited place for tourists.


The West Lake 

                         The Thousand-Island Lake
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