Hangzhou is famous to the world for its charming scenery,known as Paradise on Earth.As one of the seven ancient capitals of China,Hangzhou is designated by the State Council as a national historical and cultural city.The city boasts of more than 2,200 years of history since the establishment of a county administration in the Qin dynasty.Hanghzou was both the capital of Wuyue Kingdom in the Five Dynasties and the Southern Song Dynasty.
Hangzhou has not only been well endowed with picturesque landscape,but also with attractive civilizations.Famous people in the past centuries have left behind them historical remnants,poems and paintings.Hangzhou is also the birthplace of Mr.Bisheng,the inventor of Movable Printing Technology.At present,there are 17 higher universities and colleges,and many science research institutions in Hangzhou.
Hangzhou is the capital city of Zhejiang Province and its political,economic,cultural,transportation and tourist center.The Hangzhou region covers an area of 16,596 square kilometers with a population of 6.1164 million,while the city proper takes up 3068 square kilometers with a population of 3.7 million now.At present Hangzhou has fastened its stride toward the aim of a City Strong in Economy and Famous in Culture.
Hangzhou is a famous historic city and tourists destination.There are so many tourist attracions around West lake.The good natural environment also attracts many kinds of birds.You can hear birds giggling in woods,you can appreciate the birds waving their wings across the lake.I rarely see such a scene in other cities.Local people enjoy the good natural environment and resource ,they have learned to live in harmony with nature .Hangzhou is my favorite city