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Hangzhou Vacation Guide

A large city situated 180km south west of Shanghai, Hangzhou is renowned within China for its striking natural beauty, something which – considering the abundance of impressive of must-see natural sights in China - is more than enough reason to visit on its own. Throw in the ‘old world China’ feel, with an abundance of ornate pagodas and a sense that some things haven’t changed over years, and most don’t need too much more convincing.

Viewing the famous West Lake from a number of wooded hills or riding across it to the central islands is perhaps the essential Hangzhou experience. Many parts of the lake’s surroundings are decorated with iconic art, dragons and wispy statues stood against a watery backdrop or placed on the corners of ramshackle wooden piers. Drifting across the water to the Lotus Pool – especially when its in bloom – is an almost otherworldly experience, especially aboard the lake’s largest boat, which itself houses an oversized pagoda so large it’s a wonder the sizeable barge floats at all.

The 4th century Ling Yim Temple is another must see, drenched throughout the day in air thick with incense, and – despite the ample visitors – still living up to the translation of its name, ‘The Temple of Inspired Seclusion’. Then there’s Six Harmonies Pagoda, a navigational aid overlooking the Qiantang River which also dates back to the 4th century, towering in numerous layers and surrounded by alluring relics like decorative bells and an exhibition center explaining the soaring pagoda in full.

If you’re a fan of Chinese history, head for the 12th century Yue Fei Mausoleum, home to the notorious war generals grave, though fortunately he’s not preserved in the style of Mao. Peaceful statues and ornate, delicate graves are revered by locals and can make for a sedate break from the more full-on tourist attractions.

In truth, though, as famed as Hangzhou is you’ll struggle to find a corner of the lakes and woods that isn’t a great break from the normal pace of life, with the city acting as a perfect aside from the fast-paced, fashion focused world of nearby Shanghai.

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Hangzhou Travel Blogs

Hangzhou the paradise........: Hangzhou Travel Photos
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Jan 28, 2008 – Oct 25, 2009
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Just these monthese i was busy with work, and suddenly i felt so tired, and have a idea that jump from my head, why not go back to hangzhou to look the west lake, i remember everytime when i was blue or down,i was like walking along the lake, or sit down somewhere, just keep quiet, look at the lake…
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Hot and Bothered (And Not the Good Kind)
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Sep 15, 2009 – Feb 17, 2010
Now that I got that eloquent rant off my chest.Yesterday and today have been infinitely better.  Yesterday I took a much-needed break and spent the morning blogging (read: bitching my head off) and hiding from the wider world of China.  (It turns out the clientele of this hostel are 99% C…
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Hangzhou - Heaven on earth!
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Apr 05, 2008
We landed in Hangzhou about 10pm. Not sure how the taxi works here, one man approached us, telling us he could bring us to our hotel for CNY150. Charlie had doubt about him and decided to walk out of the terminal looking for a proper taxi line. My Chinese language comes in handy when I asked the gu…
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