 Heaven on earth
It is late in the evening and despite the cool fall weather, people are still out strolling along West Lake, the piece de resistance of Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang Province. There are couples on a date, a family out walking, and then there are tourists like us. |
First parent-child bicycles at West Lake
The first batch of bicycles with safety chairs on the back will be provided in Hangzhou starting Tuesday, the first day of China's National Day holiday, in eastern China's Zhejiang Province. |
Living up to 'heaven above, Hangzhou below'
A city's development is not judged by the per capita GDP but by the quality of its residents' life and their sense of happiness and satisfaction. That's how Hangzhou Party Secretary Wang Guoping described the health and development of a city yesterday. |
Creative Hangzhou welcomes the world
After entering the large hall of the 2007 China (Hangzhou) Creative Industry Exposition, the first thing visitors saw was a group of people stomping on the ground |
Home is heavenly food - and total loss of self-control
Ten years ago, my friend went to France on a 12-month media exchange program. Despite all the allures of that romantic nation, she was homesick. |
Across China: Zhejiang
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Visit picturesque places
China is a vast country with many areas left untouched by modernization. There are many towns with naturally stunning landscapes. Here is a list of picturesque border towns, such as the town reminding people of the classic movie The Bridges of Madison County and the town crowned as "the Chinese Maldives". Quiet and secluded, these towns present some antique architecture which make these communities charming and simple. |
Special Supplement: Hangzhou's silky allure ranges from ancient to modern
Whether it is the history of silk, its art or its commerce, the ancient city of Hangzhou has played a pivotal role - and continues to do so today. |
Songcheng embraces visitors to its temple fair
China's Spring Festival (Lunar New Year), the most important holiday for the nation, is a traditional Chinese festival that has existed for thousands of years. Today a series of customs are spreading far and wide. |
Overseas visitor count soaring
By the end of November in 2007, Hangzhou had welcomed 1.34 million foreign tourists. |
Hangzhou eyes more tourists
Hangzhou, the capital of East China's Zhejiang Province famed for its rich natural beauty and cultural heritage, has mapped out a massive plan to boost 10 key promising segments of the city's characteristic industry over the next five years, in a bid to attract more domestic and overseas tourists. |
Fair celebrates revered, legendary lotus
Now it comes, mid-June on West Lake; Four seasons, the vista ever unique. |
Hangzhou a rich garden of water and wonder
While its neighbor Shanghai steps up preparations for the World Expo next year, Hangzhou is poised to use its proximity and reputation as the "back garden" of the bustling commercial hub to attract more tourists. |
Introduction to the Grand Canal
Grand Canal is the longest manmade waterway in the world. |
China to apply for world heritage status for Grand Canal
China will begin the process of applying for world heritage status for the country’s famous Grand Canal soon. |
The West Lake
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Xixi Wetland Park to Build Two Causeways & One Park
During the southern Song Dynasty, the emperor Zhaogou was mesmerized by the Xixi scenery. |
Hangzhou's Xixi Wetland Park attracts travelers
The Xixi Wetland Park has an extensive history. |
First Wetland Park Welcomes Visitors
The Xixi Wetland Park opened in May. |
Declaration issued on protection of Grand Canal
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