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China

Hangzhou

Administrative territorial entity Big city Million city Prefecture-level city Sub-province-level division

Hangzhou, Metropolitan center in Zhejiang Province, China

Description

Hangzhou is a large city in Zhejiang Province that spreads around West Lake and extends toward the Qiantang River delta. The urban fabric ranges from modern districts with high-rise buildings to denser residential neighborhoods divided by bridges, canals, and several green spaces.

History

The settlement grew from the 7th century as a trading center thanks to its location near the canal that carried goods between the north and the south. In the 12th century it became the capital of a major Chinese dynasty for more than 140 years, expanding its reach and influence across the region.

Culture

Teahouses line the West Lake shore, where locals gather for conversation while traditional Chinese instruments play near the pavilions. Vendors sell Longjing tea directly from the surrounding plantations, while morning tai chi sessions by residents fill the public parks with slow, deliberate movements.

Practical

The metro connects different districts through several lines that start early in the morning and run until late at night. Main railway stations offer high-speed trains to other cities, while local buses serve residential areas beyond the metro stops.

Did you know?

The river produces an exceptionally high tidal wave during autumn that can be observed from a distance as a natural spectacle, drawing crowds every year. The phenomenon becomes most visible during the equinox, when the moon influences the water masses with greater force.

Location

Zhejiang

Capital city

Shangcheng District

Elevation above the sea

19 m

Part of

Zhejiang

Address

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

Website

http://hangzhou.gov.cn

GPS coordinates

30.25000,120.16750

Latest update

December 14, 2025 18:10

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