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Hangzhou across 5,000 years: From ancient Liangzhu to the future

By Yuanxi | China Daily New Media Center

Updated: 2026-11-10 10:24

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More than 5,000 years ago, Liangzhu was home to rice cultivation. Besides vast water management system and intricate jade artifacts, the planned city is a testimony to the existence of Chinese civilization at least 5,000 years ago. Today, experts from around the world gathered in Hangzhou to discuss heritage conservation and facilitate mutual learning among civilizations. Join China Daily's digital employee Yuanxi and cultural heritage vlogger Dong Zhen on a journey from ancient Liangzhu to modern Hangzhou. 

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