The 5-minute Hangzhou guide
What to see, where to stay, what to eat and where to experience tea culture in China's "happiest city"
Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon (三æ½æ˜ 月) on the West Lake is famously framed by distant mountains.
Located about 45 minutes southwest of Shanghai by train, Hangzhou is one of the most attractive cities in China.
With a 4,700-year history, the capital of Zhejiang Province is a metropolis of about 8 million residents. The city is built around the world-renowned West Lake (西湖) and the Qiantang River (钱塘江).
The city is the southernmost of China’s eight ancient capitals.
This pocketbook guide has all the essentials you need for fun in Hangzhou.
