The Grand Canal in Hangzhou

The Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is the oldest and longest man-made waterway, being 1,794 kilometers long.
 

The quiet wilderness:Xixi wetland park

Hangzhou's West Lake draws more than 30 million people a year, making it one of the country's top attractions.

Qiantang River tide: The waters engulf the sun and sky

The world-renowned Qiantang River tide is a peculiar attraction, detracting in a way from the image of Hangzhou as tranquil and gentle city.
 

Nanbei Lake: A quiet, unspoiled loch

Some 80 kilometres east of Hangzhou, the Nanbei Lake in Haiyan County offers visitors a tranquil spot away from the frenzy of West Lake.
   

Xitang, the most romantic town

Xitang is known as one of the top six ancient towns in southern China. Nine rivers converge in this town, dividing it into eight sections, but all linked together through 27 ancient bridges.