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Hangzhou- The Land of Tea

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	Currency	Renminbi (RMB), Yuan (CNY)
	Language	Chinese
	Area	16,847 Km²
	Climate	Humid Subtropical with hot, humid summers and cool, dry winters.


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.

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