‘Hangzhou is a heavenly city’, said Marco Polo in the thirteenth century after visiting it. He was admired by its elegance and splendor. Years have passed, but it is still one of the most beautiful cities in the world, and one of the favorite tourist destinations. There is a Chinese proverb that says: “There is heaven above and there is Hangzhou below”. This beautiful city is located in Zhejiang, 170 km away from Shanghai, its river port is one of the most visited in China.
It has now been declared as China’s tourist capital, and in addition to its beautiful landscapes, the most beautiful Chinese women in the country are there. The city has beautiful lakes, especially the West Lake, which has an area of approximately 10 square kilometers and is excellent place to take pictures and go for walks.
One of the main monuments located in the middle of the lake is the Yue Fei Temple – or Yuefeimu. Inside of it rests the remains of General Yue Fei, who was a national hero in the Song Dynasty, and the inventor of a popular martial art. There is also the Lingyin Temple and its 330 Buddha statues carved into the Feilai Feng rock; the Hu Qing Yu Tang Pharmacy and Hu Xueyan’s former residence, built in 1872.
In Hangzhou you can find the Dragon Tea, which is one of the 10 best tea houses in China. It is located on the outskirts of the city, in Longjing. The Dragon Well Tea is one of Hangzho’s greatest prides. Likewise, tourists who visit the city must visit the National Tea Museum and the adjacent plantations, and enjoy a delicious cup of tea.
Apart from its endless tourist beauty, beautiful lakes and landscapes, Hangzhou is an important development center for the Asian technology industry. As such, Alibaba Group, one of the largest companies in the world, has its main headquarters in an amazing building in this beautiful city.
This corporation is the largest e-commerce company and online wholesale market worldwide, offering over 900 million products and countless benefits – three times more than Facebook.
An interesting holiday destination where history, beauty and culture are combined; a place that undoubtedly invites us to immerse ourselves in the pleasure of the unknown.
ALFA