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Zhejiang Province has abundant natural resources and is the most popular destination in China. There are eighteen National Key Scenic Spots, including the West Lake, the Fuchun River, the Xin'an River, Thousand-islet Lake, Mount Putuo, Mount Yandang, Mount Mogan, Mount Tiantai, the Nanxi River, the Shengsi Islands, Shuanglong Cave, Xiandu, Mount Xuedou , Mount Jianglang and Xianju ; forty-one provincial-level scenic spots, and one national tourist resort.

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Hangzhou

The city of Hangzhou lies on the Yangtze River Delta in the northern part of the Zhejiang Province. It is the capital city of the province and was also one of China's seven ancient national... more≫

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Hangzhou Highlights

West Lake
West Lake
China boasts as many as thirty-six West Lakes, but the one in Hangzhou is the most magnificent with exceptional natural beauty. As the old saying goes, “ Of the thirty-six West Lakes east or west, the West Lake in Hangzhou is the best.” Due to its brilliant historical and cultural status, the West Lake is the most significant landmark in Hangzhou, a National Key Scenic Resort and nominated as a National 5A Tourist Resort. The beauty of the West Lake has won the city a reputation as a popular...
Xixi National Wetland Park
Xixi National Wetland Park
Located at the western part of Hangzhou City, less than 5 km from the West Lake, Xixi National Wetland Park is a unique venue considering its urban neighbourhood. The park is the first and only wetland park to have integrated urban life with farming and culture. Along with Xihu (West Lake) and Xiling (Xiling Seal Engravers' Society) famed, respectively, for their abundant natural scenery and cultural heritage, Xixi National Wetland Park is known as one of the “Three Xi's of Hangzhou”.
Qiandao Lake
Qiandao Lake
Located in Chun'an County, west of the Zhejiang Province, Qiandao Lake Resort is 129 kilometers away from Hangzhou. Qiandao Lake is one of the “Five Most Beautiful Lakes” in China, dotted with 1078 verdurous islands of different sizes. It boasts crystal-clear water and lush green forests, and finds itself in the category of the first 44 National Scenic Parks approved by the State Council, and is also the largest national forest park in China.
Longmen Ancient Town
Longmen Ancient Town
The name, Longmen, literally means “dragon gate” in Chinese. Longmen Ancient Town is a landmark tourist spot along the Fuchun River-Qiandao Lake National Scenic Area. It’s situated on the southern bank of Fuchun River in Fuyang, about 50 kilometers away from downtown Hangzhou.