Hangzhou Tours

Hangzhou is the capital of the Zhejiang province, located in the Yangtze river delta in the People's Republic of China. It is located 180 kilometers southwest of Shanghai, and famed for its natural scenery. Hangzhou has been immortalized by countless poets for its natural beauty and it features as one of the most important cultural centers of China. Hangzhou Tours can never be complete without seeing its most famous scenic sight, the West Lake. Even Marco Polo described the place as "beyond dispute the finest and the noblest in the world".

West Lake is one of the main tourist attractions in Hangzhou which has a circumference of 15 kilometers. It is a beautiful lake surrounded by hills on one side and it faces the downtown area on the other side. Two ribbon-like causeways divide the lake into five parts. Ten best scenes of the lake can be seen often during the different seasons, of which the “Spring dawn round the Su Causeway” tops the list. The Su Causeway, built during the Northern Song Dynasty, is blanketed by peach blossoms and weeping willows in spring, and makes for a breathtaking sight.

The Lingyin Temple is another one of the Places to visit in Hangzhou,China. It is the largest and most resplendent temple in Hangzhou. Sheltered by the forested hills on three sides, this temple gets its name from the tranquil surroundings. It was first built in 326 AD and has been ruined and rebuilt over the ages. A historical temple, it is a must see for its peaceful surroundings and heritage value.

Myth has it that the Peak Blown Afar was blown all the way from India and set just opposite the Lingyin Temple. It is a 209 meters limestone peak, which along with the cave near it, is national cultural heritage and is protected by the national Government. This limestone peak, with its historical myth should be an important destination on one of your Hangzhou tours.

Hangzhou is connected with the major Chinese cities including Beijing, Chengdu and Xiang. Hangzhou is also served by flights from Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Bangkok, Seoul, Tokyo and Osaka.

Well known for producing excellent silks, Hangzhou's Silk City is the best place for purchasing silk.

Hangzhou attractions are many and varied. The city has many temples, pagodas, gardens and forests, many of which have withstood the ravages of time and sometimes the cruelties of men. While in Hangzhou, these places are a must visit, to understand the culture of the city and its importance in history.