Hangzhou- The Land of Tea
  
Hangzhou - General Information |
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Currency |
Renminbi (RMB), Yuan (CNY) |
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Language |
Chinese |
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Area |
16,847 Km² |
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Climate |
Humid Subtropical with hot,
humid summers and cool, dry winters. |
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| Summer: |
Max-
91.4°F (33°C) | Min- 75.2°F(24°C) |
| Winter: |
Max-
44.6°F (7°C) | Min- 33.8°F(1°C) |
| Also known as: |
The Home of Silk, The Land of Tea. |
| Famous for: |
Its natural beauty and historical and cultural
heritages. |
| Geographical Location: |
Located inYangtze River Delta in the Zhejiang
province of China, southwest of Shanghai. |
| Latitude, Longitude & Altitude: |
30°15'N 120°10'E and 43 meters above
sea level. |
| Best time to visit: |
March to June. |
| Neighbouring Cities: |
Suzhou,Yiwu, Shanghai. |
| Means of Local Transport: |
Buses, taxis/cabs and trains. |
Overview
Hangzhou is one of the most prosperous and beautiful city of China.
Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang province, is located in the Yangtze
River delta approximately 180 km southwest of Shanghai. Throughout its long
history, Hangzhou has been famed both for its beauty and its prosperity, and
has occupied a unique place in China's cultural landscape. The total area of
Hangzhou Prefecture is approximately 16,596 square kilometers with a total
population of 6.7 million (2006).
The Hangzhou urban area covers approximately 3,068 square kilometers. The
main ethnic groups of the area are Han, She Hui, Man Zhuang, Miao, Tujia and
Korean. The city of Hangzhou is world renowned for its beautiful landscapes
and natural beauty. The West Lake, the Buddhist temples, the botanical
gardens add to charm of this magnificent city. Due to this very reason,
tourism is the major contributing factor to the country's economy.
