West Lake may be the pinnacle Hangzhou experience, but just outside the city are an assortment of camera-and hike-worthy views. These five local favorites are listed in order of nearest to furthest ...

On April 16, 2013, Hangzhou tourism officials hosted local industry personnel and a delegation of 35 ministers and tourism organizations from Hangzhou in Los Angeles. Also in attendance were the ...

HANGZHOU, China, Dec. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Known for centuries as "heaven on earth" in Chinese lore, Hangzhou stands as a living window into China's profound civilization spanning over five ...

In an unprecedented move to encourage international tourists to visit, Hangzhou, capital of the Zhejiang, China, has launched an open door policy and a new campaign to promote tourism. Spearheaded by ...

The former capital of the Southern Song dynasty, Hangzhou is often referred to as Shanghai’s backyard thanks to its location less than 180 kilometers (about 112 miles) southwest of the country’s ...

The silver water of West Lake is a skin of wrinkled aluminum foil. Lush green hills that surround the lake on three sides are partially obscured by mist, some of which makes its way to where I stand, ...

Spring is a fabulous time to go to Hangzhou People say get ready for the New Year. New Year resolutions start at the spring time. Get rid of the thickness of cold winter. Spring is returning, better ...

Starting from January 5, 2025, the introduction of high-speed train services between Hong Kong and Hangzhou promises to revolutionize travel for commuters and tourists alike. This exciting development ...