Zhejiang, Province in Eastern China
Zhejiang is a coastal province characterized by its hilly terrain and numerous rivers and lakes.
The province was known as 'Yuezhi' during the Spring and Autumn period, over 2,500 years ago.
Zhejiang is famously associated with Hangzhou silk, Longjing tea, and traditional Chinese opera.
Hangzhou, the provincial capital, is about an hour away from Shanghai by high-speed train.
It houses Mount Putuo, one of the four sacred mountains in Chinese Buddhism.
Location: People's Republic of China
Capital city: Hangzhou
Population: 64567588
Website: zj.gov.cn
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