Hangzhou is a city with rich historical heritage and colorful cultures, also one of the seven ancient capitals
The profound historical cultural heritage of Hangzhou promotes innovation and mutual development by
Great Canal
The city of Hangzhou was founded during the Qin Dynasty as Qiantang County. In AD 589, the city was
Statue of Buddha from the Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou
Buddhist Nation
Famed as a Buddhist Nation in southeast, Hangzhou has had a prosperous Buddhist culture since the fourth
The statue of Su Shi (January 8,1037–August 24,1101), a writer, poet, artist, calligrapher, pharmacologist,
Celebrities
Hangzhou was chosen as the new capital of the Southern Song Dynasty when they regrouped after their defeat
Let's appreciate a poem written by Su Shi.
When will the moon be clear and bright?
When will the moon be clear and bright? With a cup of wine in my hand, I ask the blue sky
what season it would be up the heaven for tonight. By riding on the breeze.
Yet I fear your crystal and jade chateau,
Are much too high and cold.
So, let me just dance here with my moonlight shadow. Rounds and rounds, my red mansion, till you shine on my silk pillow, Sleepless, but bearing no regrets
Blame not the full moon when people has to apart
Sorrow or joy, be near or far,
Things happen like that, and we still believe in fate. Toast to you, we are all be blessed Though distant away, we look at the same moon
And in that way, we have never been apart.
Hangzhou in Foreigners' Eyes
Marco Polo, Odorico and Ibn Batuta, three of the four famous medieval travelers of the world, have once been
Marco Polo (1254-1324), was a famous Italian traveler of the medieval time. He once traveled widely and lived
Odorico (1286-1331), was an Italian traveller of the 14th century. Having arrived at Hangzhou in his travel to the
Ibn Batuta (1304-1377), was a Moroccan traveler in the 14th century. According to Travelogue of Lbn Batuta, he
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