Shanghai Excursions
Hangzhou © ASDFGHJ
Hangzhou
Hangzhou, about 120 miles (190km) south of Shanghai, is one of
China's designated seven famous ancient capital cities. It is also
the provincial capital of Zhejiang province. Known for its scenic
beauty it has been tagged 'Paradise on Earth'. Hangzhou touts two
scenic resorts: the West Lake and another section encompassing the
Fuchun River and Thousand-Islet Lake. These resorts are dotted with
'willow pattern' scenes like weeping willows, peach trees, stone
bridges, rockeries and painted pavilions, interspersed with ancient
tombs, monasteries and temples.
