Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province with rich natural resources, has two major state-level scenic areas, namely, the West Lake, and the Fuchun - Xin'an River and Thousand-Isle Lake. There are many places of interest, such as Mt. Tianmu, the Qiantang River and the Grand Canal. Hangzhou is also known for fans, silk umbrellas, lotus root starch, and water shield.

West Lake

The West Lake is located west of Hanghzou City and hemmed in by mountains on three sides. It covers an area of 5.6 square kilometers and consists of three isles.

Liuhe (Six Harmonies) Pagoda

Liuhe Pagoda, or the Pagoda of Six Harmonies, stands on Mt. Yuelun on the northern bank of the Qiantang River. Built in 970 in the Song Dynasty, the 13-storied pagoda was rebuilt with bricks in 1153 in the Southern Song Dynasty.

Longjing Tea

Grown in mountains around the West Lake, Longjing Tea has a history of 1,200 years. It is green in color and tastes rich and fresh.

Silk

Hanghzou has a long history of silk production. There are 15 kinds of silk products, such as silk, satin, damask, and brocades, the most beautiful ones of which are tapestry satin, georgette, soft silk fabric in satin weave, velvet, spun silk pongee, and elephant crepe.

Shaoxing Rice Wine

Shaoxing has long been known as the home for wine, especially rice wine.

Wu Zhen

Located in the north of Zhejiang Province, Wu Zhen is embraced by the Beijing - Hangzhou Grand Canal with rivers and canals crisscrossing the whole town. For hundreds of years, its residents have been building houses along the rivers. The ancient docks, waterside pavilions, and corridors stretch out for miles and make a romantic atmosphere that is typical to Jiang Nan water towns. If boating around the water network, or lingering in the lanes one can always feel the serenity, peacefulness and subtle beauty of the Jiang Nan water towns.