Hangzhou City

The tourist heaven of Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province, lies in the heart of the southern Yangtze River region. One of China's eight ancient capitals, it has a rich history and easy lifestyle that complement the vibrant regional economy. Shanghai Daily is publishing a special Hangzhou page every Monday through Friday to introduce our readers to its beautiful scenery, fascinating happenings and people, colorful nightlife, lifestyles and business.

The tourist heaven of Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province, lies in the heart of the southern Yangtze River region. One of China's eight ancient capitals, it has a rich history and easy lifestyle that complement the vibrant regional economy. Shanghai Daily is publishing a special Hangzhou page every Monday through Friday to introduce our readers to its beautiful scenery, fascinating happenings and people, colorful nightlife, lifestyles and business.

Exquisite lacquer works shed light on vibrant Delta region culture - Art & Culture in China

Exquisite lacquer works shed light on vibrant Delta region culture

China has been making lacquerware since Neolithic times, and the Liangzhu Museum is displaying some of the priceless artifacts.

New Year's festivities begin at Liuhe Pagoda - Art & Culture in China

New Year's festivities begin at Liuhe Pagoda

Hangzhou's New Year's festivities begin at the Liuhe Pagoda, where visitors pray for a good crop and luck by striking the big bell six times on January 1.

Picture-perfect: Antique-style boats launched on West Lake - Lifestyle in China

Picture-perfect: Antique-style boats launched on West Lake

The five new antique-style treasure boats on the West Lake have proved popular among tourists with their Song Dynasty (960-1279) aesthetics, green design and modern technology.

2023-12-21 15:24 0

Prosthetic hand, Chinese Braille designers walk away with top awards - Lifestyle in China

Prosthetic hand, Chinese Braille designers walk away with top awards

The Chinese Braille font by Alibaba and the bionic hand by Texas-based BrainRobotics Company were the top two winners of the Design Intelligence Awards.

2023-12-19 17:14 0

Online writers village unveils five-year plan to boost genre - Art & Culture in China

Online writers village unveils five-year plan to boost genre

The China Internet Writers Village in Binjiang District is the nation's only community to boost the development of online literature, with around 275 writers due to set up studios.

2023-12-15 14:12 0

Art festival celebrates beauty of autumn's fallen leaves - Art & Culture in China

Art festival celebrates beauty of autumn's fallen leaves

Students from the China Academy of Art have kept a tradition every December to turn fallen leaves into ephemeral art installations that decay naturally.

2023-12-13 14:48 0

Binjiang bets on booming 'audio economy' - Art & Culture in China

Binjiang bets on booming 'audio economy'

With an eye on the booming "audio economy," the Binjiang government hosted the M Plan Dubbing Competition, which attracted around 2,000 contestants.

2023-12-08 16:03 0

Activities mark UNESCO's recognition of rich tea culture - Art & Culture in China

Activities mark UNESCO's recognition of rich tea culture

Hangzhou has hosted several events to mark the first anniversary of the inclusion of tea ceremonies in UNESCO's list of intangible cultural heritage.

2023-12-06 19:50 0

Follow the trails of colorful sweetgums - Art & Culture in China

Follow the trails of colorful sweetgums

The 2nd Chinese Sweetgum Festival is underway at the Lingyin Scenic Area, and the organizers have created various itineraries to enjoy the various shades of orange and red.

2023-12-01 16:32 0

Sail through a mesmerizing sea of white-and-silver reeds - Travel in China

Sail through a mesmerizing sea of white-and-silver reeds

The Xixi Wetland Snowy Reeds Festival is in full swing. Organizers have set up several routes for visitors to ply their boats among the white-and-silver reeds.

2023-11-29 16:58 0

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