Hangzhou Special: Tourism fest to open in Hangzhou

As a major event for the West Lake International Fair - a show to promote trade, investment and tourism in Zhejiang province - the 2012 International Tourism Festival will be held from Sept 15 to Nov 30 in Hangzhou and its neighboring cities.

Focusing on integrating tourism resources in Hangzhou and its neighboring rural areas, the festival will feature such activities as city sightseeing, rustic tours, conventions and exhibitions, sports, culinary experiences and shopping.

The West Lake in Hangzhou, which was successfully included in the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage list last June, will continue to be the highlight of the festival.