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At a mere 2200 years old, Hangzhou is not only China's oldest city, but its distinctive
beauty has attracted many, from emperors to famed Venetian traveler, Marco Polo
who has hailed Hangzhou as - heaven on earth - It is best described as
a shining pearl in southern China. Currently it is a place where you can find
both serenity and excitement, both the joys of nature and the bustle of a modern
city. It exhibits a perfect example of a unique combination of humanistic and
natural scenery.. So Hangzhou is definitely the call for all those who want to
bask in the ultimate ecstasy and delight. Once in Hangzhou the city offers you
with multifarious options of things to do in Hangzhou . This city has its share
of interesting sites, thriller theme parks, spectacular sporting events, and lovely
parks that you don't want to miss on your trip. Visitors will find plenty to occupy
them in the city , from sight seeing to exploring the night life , to go shopping
and sampling other sources of entertainment and amusements.
Sight seeing and tourist attractions :
Hangzhou offers more sights and places to visit in such a small area, a week
would be necessary to visit everything .The most preffered stop is a cruise
across West Lake to experience peace and serenity like no place else in the
Shanghai area. The boat ride begins at Fish & Flower Harbor, then you'll
see such unforgettable scenery as the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Bai and
Su Causeways and Solitary Hill. You can visit Guo Villa, one of the nicest garden
villas in Hangzhou.. History aficionados will find the ancient Buddhist Lingyin
Temple and Six Harmonies Pagoda, a national relic built in 970, on their list
of favorite places. Museums such as the National Silk Museum and the Chinese
Medicine Museum offer glimpses of the city's past and a fuller understanding
of its present. Other top tourist attractions and best sight seeing places
in Hangzhou are:
- Fei lai Feng
- Dragon well or Longzing tea village.
- Hangzhou botanical garden
- Peak that flew from Afar
- Solitary island
- Tiger spring.
- Xixi wetland.
Nightlife: The nightlife scene is also appealing, offering a network
of intimate bars or lively discos. The dazzling night life of Hangzhou gives
a good taste of the local culture. Good place for starting out is Hong Feng
Jiu Ba, a place which offers something comparable to a western happy hour. From
there, travellers who want to go bar hopping and check out the local bars of
this city should check out Nanshan Road .If you want to let you hair down and
groove your self to the the foot tapping music all night ,then check the top
club of Hangzhou- Club Max, LA Disco or G Plus. Another good option is to go
to the Paradise Rock bar if you prefer to lounge in a local bar & mingle
with locals. By venturing out at night to the bars and clubs and mingling with
the people who live in the area you would discover that Hangzhou nightlife is
active & lively.
Shopping: Hangzhou is regarded as the - shoppers paradise - .
Shopping venues abound, from the silk wholesale market known as Hangzhou Silk
City to upscale shopping centers like Hangzhou Mansion Department Store. Travellers
interested in combining shopping with education about the area should check
out the Chinese National Silk Museum.
Annual Events : You really get a sense of Hangzhou by attending one
of its homegrown annual events, when the locals put their best foot forward
in welcoming guests and have a blast. From antique fairs to holiday galas, there
is every possible thing , one can think of in annual events . Some Best Featured
Selections are:
- China International Qiantang River Tidal Bore Festival
- Dragon Well Tea Festival
- Food Festival
- Hangzhou Lantern Festival
- Hangzhou Silk Cultural Festival
- New Year's Eve Bell Tolling
- West Lake Carnival .
With such array of activities, tourists attractions and source of amusements
it really becomes difficult for the travellers to chose between such varied
options .Hangzhou is truly a heaven on earth providing multifarious options
to the travellers about things to do in Hangzhou.
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