浙江省 Zhejiang Province
Jiangsu Province has water town and former political centre. Nanjing was the political capital before the move to Beijing during the Ming Dynasty. Within the province, there is 1 UNESCO World Heritage site, 1 site voted as the Most Beautiful Places in China and 9 Historical and Cultural Cities.
World Heritage Sites
Most Beautiful Places
Prefecture Level Cities
Hangzhou Prefecture City
Hangzhou Prefecture has 9 districts, 2 county level cities and 2 counties. Hangzhou city is the prefecture capital. It is 218km south of Shanghai and 45mins from Shanghai hours by high speed train.
City Districts
Suburban Districts
Counties
County Level Cities
Ningbo Prefecture City
Ningbo Prefecture has 6 districts, 2 county level cities and 2 counties. Hangzhou city is the prefecture capital. It is 218km south of Shanghai and 45mins from Shanghai hours by high speed train.
City Districts
Counties
County Level Cities
Zhejiang Culture and Heritage
Shaoguan Prefecture has .
Zhejiang Cuisines
Architectural
Products
Hangzhou West Lake
Location:
Hangzhou City
Travel Information:
Honours:
World Heritage Site<br/>
Chinese National Geography 2006 selection of China’s Most Beautiful Places (Top 6 Lakes)

Lingering Snow on Broken Bridge - Ten Poetically Named Scenic Places of West Lake
Beautiful lake within the Hangzhou historic city that has influenced garden designs in East Asia.

Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Winding Garden - Ten Poetically Named Scenic Places of West Lake
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.

Evening Bell Ringing at Nanping Hill - Ten Poetically Named Scenic Places of West Lake
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Su Causeway in the Morning of Spring - Ten Poetically Named Scenic Places of West Lake
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake - Ten Poetically Named Scenic Places of West Lake
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Viewing Fish at Flowery Pond - Ten Poetically Named Scenic Places of West Lake
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
VieOrioles Singing in the Willows - Ten Poetically Named Scenic Places of West Lake
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon - Ten Poetically Named Scenic Places of West Lake
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Twin Peaks Piercing the Cloud - Ten Poetically Named Scenic Places of West Lake
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Leifeng Pagoda in Evening Glow - Ten Poetically Named Scenic Places of West Lake
A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.

Statues of Feilaifeng Peak - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Buddhism theme stone sculptures dating from the 10th to 14th centuries are craved onto the rocks in the peak.

Yuewang Temple - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Temple was built in 1221 during the Song dynasty in memory Chinese General Yue Fei.

Yuewang Temple - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
The patriotic Chinese General who defended Southern Song dynasty China from the invading Jurchen Jin Dynasty from Manchuria.

Baochu Pagoda - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake

Building Complex of Xiling Seal Engravers Society - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake

Jingci Temple - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Site of Leifeng Pagoda - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Liuhe Pagoda - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Lingyin Temple - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Wenlan Pavilion - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Baopu Taoist Monastery - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Site of the Qiantang Gate - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Site of the temporary imperial palace of the Qing Dynasty - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Stele of Wu-he-fu - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Longjing Well - Historic Monuments and Sites of Cultures of West Lake
Grand Canal
Location:
Multiple sites in the province
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Honours:
World Heritage Site

Grand Canal, Hangzhou City

Grand Canal, Hangzhou City

Gongchen Bridge, Hangzhou City
Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City
Location:
Hangzhou City
Travel Information:
Honours:
World Heritage Site

Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City Southern City Wall Site

Guangzhou Liberation Statue

Sun Yat Sen Memorial Hall
The hall was built in 1931 in memory of Dr Sun Yat Sen. A major cultural heritage site under national-level protection.
Mt Putuo Island
Location:
Island among the 1390 islands in the Zhoushan archipelago
Travel Information:
Honours:
Chinese National Geography 2006 selection of China’s Most Beautiful Places (Top 10 Islands)

Mt Putuo Island Statue of South Sea Guanyin
33m high Statue of South Sea Guanyin was built in 1998.

Mt Putuo Island
Hangzhou City Xihu District
Location:
City centre district of Hangzhou City
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Historical and Cultural City

Site of Project 704
A former secret site used by Lin Biao.

Hangzhou Liberation Memorial

Main building of Hangzhou Hotel
Hangzhou City Gongshu District
Location:
City centre district of Hangzhou City
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Historical and Cultural City

Hangzhou China Umbrella Museum

Hangzhou Beijing Hangzhou Grand Canal Museum

Hangzhou Ancient Chinese Swords and Knives Museum

Grand Canal
Nearest Metro Station: Xihu Cultural Square, Line 1

Xihu Cultural Square
Nearest Metro Station: Xihu Cultural Square, Line 1
Hangzhou City Shangcheng District
Location:
City centre district of Hangzhou City
Travel Information:
Honours:
Historical and Cultural City

Grand Canal

Grand Canal
Southern end of Jianggan Grand Canal

Drum Tower
Nearest Metro Station: Dingan Road Station, Line 1

Southern Song Imperial Street
Nearest Metro Station: Dingan Road Station, Line 1

Southern Song Imperial Street

Southern Song Imperial Street Fenghuang Mosque

Southern Song Imperial Street

Southern Song Imperial Street

Southern Song Imperial Street

Southern Song Imperial Street

Southern Song Imperial Street

Hangzhou Qinghefang Ancient Street
This two storey wooden structure is the former site of Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors Store along Dajing Street.

Hangzhou Confucius Temple
Hu Qingyu Chinese Medicine Museum
Baocheng Temple
A national historical and cultural protected site.

Hangzhou Railway Station

Hangzhou East Railway Station
Hangzhou City Binjiang District
Location:
City centre district of Hangzhou City
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Historical and Cultural City

Qiantang River

Qiantang River Bridge
Hangzhou City Xiaoshan District
Location:
Suburban district of Hangzhou City
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Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
Kuahuqiao Culture Neolithic Site
Kuahuqiao Culture is a early Neolithic Site near Xianghu village dating back 8,000 years ago The site is located near Qiantang River that flows in to Hangzhou Bay. It was discovered in 1970s.
Hangzhou City Yuhang District
Location:
Suburban district of Hangzhou City
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Liangzhu Museum
The Liangzhu Museum is an archaeological museum built to display the artefacts from the Neolithic Liangzhu culture. The Liangzhu culture is a prehistoric civilization that dates back to 5000 BC. The culture was first discovered in 1936 in Hangzhou.

Liangzhu Museum
The jade artifacts was commonly found in Liangzhu sites and became one of the the symbols of the culture.
Ningbo City Haishu District
Location:
City Centre district of Ningbo City
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Ningbo Our Lady of the Assumption Cathedral
A reminder Ningbo is one of the ancient maritime silkroad seaport. The cathedral was built in 1853.

Ningbo City Tianyi Pavilion
It is the oldest private library in China and has a collection of imperial China books.

Ningbo City Tianyi Pavilion
Garden in the Pavilion.

Qianye Guild

Chenghuangmiao Shopping Street

Ningbo City Tianfeng Pagoda
The 7 storey high pagoda was first built in 695. The current pagoda was built in 1989.

Ningbo City God Temple

Guluo Yan Historic Cultural Block,

Guluo Yan Historic Cultural Block,

Ningbo Haishu Guluo Yan Historic Cultural Fermented Tofu

Former Qing Dynasty Official School and Office

Zhongsun Park Former Park Entrance

Zhongsun Park Zhongsun Park Former Residence of Zhang Cangshui

Zhongsun Park Former Ningbo Trade Association Building

Zhongsun Park President's Pavilion and Stele

Nantang Old Street

Nantang Old Street

Nantang Old Street

Ningbo Railway Station
Ningbo City Jiangbei District
Location:
City Centre district of Ningbo City
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Ningbo Old Bund
The old bund was the settlement for foreign traders from 1844 after the first opium war. It is now an entertainment area with pubs and restaurants.

Ningbo Old Bund

Sanjiangkou
Sanjiangkou is the confluences of 3 rivers - Yuyao River and Fenghua River meets and flow out to East China sea as Yong River.

Jiangbei Catholic Church
Shaoxing Prefecture City
Location:
66km from Hangzhou City
Travel Information:
Honours:
Historical and Cultural City – Shaoxing City

Traditional housing and waterscape

Shaoxing City Lu Xun's Hometown
Hometown of one of the best known Chinese writers in the 20th century.

Shaoxing City Xianheng Inn
This inn was operted by Lun xun's uncle and is a popular tourist stop to take a photos of the shop.
Jiaxing Prefecture City
Location:
89km from Hangzhou City
Travel Information:
Honours:
Historical and Cultural City – Jiaxing City

Wuzhen Water Village, Tongxiang City
Houses and shops along Wuzhen's canal. Wuzhen water village is 63km from Hangzhou City

Wuzhen Water Village, Tongxiang City
Indigo Fabric Dyeing is a traditional trades in Wuzhen

Xitang Water Village, Jiashan County
Xitang is criss cross by nine rivers. Houses and shops are built along the rivers. The village is 110km from Hangzhou City

Xitang Water Village
Boats are the means of transport and stone bridges are used for cross the rivers.
Huzhou Prefecture City
Location:
104km from Hangzhou City
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Huzhou Sheraton Hotel, Wuxing District
Hotel at south bank of Taihu Lake.

Huzhou Sheraton Hotel, Wuxing District
Huzhou city is located at the south bank of Taihu Lake.

Nanxun Water Village, Nanxun District
Village sited at the intersection of Grand Canal and Shihe River. Boats is the means of transport. It is 123km from Shanghai city.

Nanxun Water Village, Nanxun District
The houses and bridges are built in traditional style.
Quzhou Prefecture City
Location:
224km from Hangzhou City
Travel Information:
Honours:
Historical and Cultural City – Jiaxing City

Quzhou Nanzong Confucius Temple

Quzhou Nanzong Residence

Quzhou Confucius Cultural Park
The park is opposite the Quzhou Nanzong Confucius Temple.

Quzhou Fushan Park
Fushan park is next to Quzhou Confucius Cultural Park

Quzhou Museum
The museum is near the Quzhou Nanzong Confucius Temple.

Quzhou Tianning Temple
Tianning Temple is at one end of Fangmen Street

Quzhou Fangmen Street
shopping street of the city.

Quzhou Lixian Gate
Lixian Gate is at the other end of Fangmen Street.

Quzhou Shuiting Gate
The gate and city wall is along Qiantangjiang River

Quzhou Qiantangjiang River

Quzhou Shuting Street

Quzhou Shuting Street

Quzhou Ye Clan Residence

Quzhou Railway Station
Taizhou Prefecture City
Location:
311km from Hangzhou City
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Historical and Cultural City – Linhai City

Southern Great Wall, Lihai City

Southern Great Wall, Lihai City

Southern Great Wall, Lihai City

Southern Great Wall, Lihai City

Sacrificial Altar, Lihai City

Sacrificial Altar, Lihai City

Taizhou Town God's Temple, Lihai City

Ancient Camphor Tree from Sui Dynasty, Lihai City

Old Houses inside the Great Wall, Linhai City

Old Houses inside the Great Wall, Linhai City

Dong Lake, Linhai City

Longxing Temple, Linhai City

Longxing Temple Thousand Buddha Pagoda, Linhai City

Ziyang Ancient Street, Linhai City

Ziyang Ancient Street, Linhai City

Ziyang Ancient Street, Linhai City

Ziyang Ancient Street, Linhai City

Taizhou Linhai Snacks at Ziyang Ancient Street, Linhai City

Taizhou Linhai Snacks at Ziyang Ancient Street, Linhai City

Taizhou Linhai Snacks at Ziyang Ancient Street, Linhai City

Linhai Raiway Station
Wenzhou Prefecture City
Location:
463km from Hangzhou City
Travel Information:
Honours:
Historical and Cultural City – Jiaxing City

Jiangxin Island

Jiangxin Island Jiangxin Temple

Jiangxin Island Jiangxin Temple

Jiangxin Island Wen Tianxiang Memorial Hall

Jiangxin Island Wenzhou Revolution History Memorial 1

Jiangxin Island Wenzhou Revolution History Memorial 1

Wenzhou Jiangxin Island Former British Consulate

Wenzhou Ou Jiang
Ou Jiang (瓯江) is the second largest river in Zhejiang Province. It flows from Wenzhou City towards East China Sea.

Wenzhou Ou Jiang and city skyline

Wenzhou Wuma Shopping Street

Shamaohe Women Street

Old Shop Houses

Old Shop Houses

Wenzhou World Trade Centre
The tallest building in Wenzhou City at 333m.

Wenzhou Baima Hall

Wenzhou South Railway Station
Lishui Prefecture City
Location:
290km from Hangzhou City
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Honours:
Historical and Cultural City – Jiaxing City

Nanming Gate

Nanming Gate

Nanming Gate

Yingxing Tower
A reconstruction of the original tower which was destroyed by Japanese troops in 1944.

Ou Jiang

Liyang Gate Park

Liyang Gate Park
Remains of a section of the city wall.

Wanxiang Hill

Wanxiang Hill

Lishui Railway Station
Jinhua Prefecture City
Location:
204km from Hangzhou City
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Honours:
Historical and Cultural City – Jiaxing City

Taiping Heavenly Kingdom King of Shi Mansion

Taiping Heavenly Kingdom King of Shi Mansion

Taiping Heavenly Kingdom King of Shi Mansion

Baoning Gate

Wuzhou Ancient City Traditional Houses
Wuzhou Ancient City is the historical district in Jinhua City.

Wuzhou Ancient City Traditional Houses
Wuzhou Ancient City is the historical district in Jinhua City.

Jinhua Zhendong Well

Bayong Old Street

Bayong Tower
The tower was first built in 494. It was reconstructed several times over the 1500 years.

Bayong Park Statue of Shen Yue

Jinhua Yiwu Jiang
Yiwu Jiang or river along Bayong Park.

Jinhua Railway Station

Jinhua South Railway Station
Zhoushan Prefecture City
Location:
290km from Hangzhou City
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Honours:
Historical and Cultural City – Jiaxing City

Zhoushan Archipelago Islands

Putuo District Cityscape

Shenjiajian Ferry Terminal
It takes 15 minutes to reach Putuo islabnd from this terminal

Shenjiajian Ferry Terminal
It takes 15 minutes to reach Putuo islabnd from this terminal

Zhoushan Fried Noodles with Seafood

Zhoushan Crab Noodles

Zhoushan Sea Food

Zhoushan Sea Food

Zhoushan Sea Food

Zhoushan Sea Food
Zhoushan Prefecture City
Location:
290km from Hangzhou City
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Zhoushan Archipelago Islands

Putuo District Cityscape

Shenjiajian Ferry Terminal
It takes 15 minutes to reach Putuo islabnd from this terminal

Shenjiajian Ferry Terminal
It takes 15 minutes to reach Putuo islabnd from this terminal

Zhoushan Fried Noodles with Seafood

Zhoushan Crab Noodles

Zhoushan Sea Food

Zhoushan Sea Food

Zhoushan Sea Food

Zhoushan Sea Food
Zhejiang Food Products
Origin:
Zhejiang Provice
Shaoxing Yellow Wine
(绍兴黄酒)
Hangzhou Cuisine
Origin:
Hangzhou region
