Top 12 Must-Do Activities in Hangzhou, China
Surprisingly, Hangzhou was not among the top destinations on my list when considering cities to visit in China. Nevertheless, the city boasts an array of engaging activities that merit a visit!
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Surprisingly, Hangzhou was not among the top destinations on my list when considering cities to visit in China. Nevertheless, the city boasts an array of engaging activities that merit a visit!
One of China’s most significant tourist cities, Hangzhou, located in the eastern province of Zhejiang, is famous for its stunning natural beauty and iconic Chinese scenery.
Today, Hangzhou is booming again. Not only is it a major tourist destination for its famous West Lake, but it’s also home to some of China’s biggest innovative businesses, like Alibaba.
Marco Polo visited Hangzhou in 1290 and was so overwhelmed by the beauty of theXi Hu, or West Lake, that he transcribed, and thus popularized, a famous Chinese saying “Shang you tiantang, xia you Suhang,”which means “in heaven there is paradise, on earth there is Su[zhou] and Hang[zhou].” Chinese now like to call Hangzhou “Paradise on Earth”. It’s a lofty nickname, but a visit to Hangzhou does provide a lovely, if not peaceful, alternative to the hustle and bustle of Shanghai and other larger Chinese cities.