Hangzhou is one of the most famous tourist destinations in southeast part of China, 1-hour high speed train ride from Shanghai. Hangzhou is like a classic book of history and culture, with enduring heritage. Hangzhou apperars like a huge landscape scroll, showing stunning natural beauty. The city is hailed as splendid paradise on earth for its impressive prosperity. Water is ubiquitous in Hangzhou. West Lake, Grand Canal, Xixi National Westland, Qiantang River have all shaped the land, it makes Hangzhou a very pleasant place to live.

The heart of Hangzhou is West Lake, which lies in the western part of city. The urban district is located on the east side. There are lots of historical, cultural and natural places around the lake, such as Lingyin Temple, Leifeng Pagoda, Broken Bridge, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Hefang Old Street, Dragon Well Green Tea Plantation and more. If you want to find out popular places to visit in Hangzhou, please check here for more Hangzhou tourist attractions.