A popular Chinese saying that has survived the centuries expresses the ideal life thus "to be born in Suzhou, to eat in Guangzhou, to live in Hangzhou and to die in Liuzhou."

The reason why life in Hangzhou would seem so perfect may be found in the resplendent West Lake, the evergreen rolling hills, the various sacred temples, the fragrant fields of Dragon Well Tea, the delicious food and, more importantly, the well-preserved traditional culture.

For foreign travelers, the capital of Zhejiang Province is definitely the place that matches the China of their imagination before they come to the country, while for Chinese tourists the city is a destination where they can enjoy a leisurely respite from their fast-paced lives, and relax amid natural luxury.

Hangzhou, two hour's drive from its busy neighbor Shanghai, is located in the south of the Yangtze River Delta on the country's east coast.

The urban area of Hangzhou encompasses 3,068 square kilometers and has a population of more than 3.7 million, while the greater Hangzhou region covers over 16,500 square kilometers, including eight administrative districts and five counties.

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