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As the political, economic and cultural center of Zhejiang province, Hangzhou lies in the northwest of Zhejiang Province with a superior location in the Yangtze River Delta.

The history of Hangzhou dates back over 2200 years ago when Hangzhou was a small county, named Wulin. The Grand Canal, connecting Hangzhou and Beijing together, made it important in the canal transportation. It prospe-red during the South Song Dynasty（1127-1279）when it served as its capital. In a short period around 100 years, the town developed into a main trading center in China and had been known as “Land of Fish and Rice” & “Home of Silk and Tea” .

With its famous wild nature, fascinating lake views and heritage relics, Hangzhou is known as “Paradise on Earth”. An Italian traveler Marco Polo citied it as “The Finest and Most Splendid City in the World” in his book , THE TRAVELS OF MACRO POLO. Now Hangzhou is one of the most famous destination of China for tourists.

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