Welcome to Hangzhou

Hangzhou has a reputation for outstanding quality of life that attracts people of different ages and lifestyles to visit, live, work and learn.

About us

On January 8, 2007, Hangzhou, a city with over 2,000 years of history, officially launched its city brand: “City of Quality Life”.

People

Li Limin
Hangzhou's charms can sap ambition.

Rueben Marley
A real risk-taker

Zhou Xun
Angel in the world

Professor Carlo Socol
Bridge between China and Italy

"Green" is hot topic for politicians
The hottest issues talked about in the sessions were global climate change and low carbon emission. As pro-active environmentalists, many representatives ride bicycles or take buses to the meeting hall.

Hangzhou brands seek opportunities in Hong Kong Fashion Week
Fashion industry of the Chinese mainland actively participated in the on-going Hong Kong Fashion Week, looking for partnership from consumers and exhibitors.

Hangzhou creates miracles despite world havoc
Although the year of 2009 was marked with global financial crisis and the H1N1 flu, the tourism and commercial industries have created miracles in Hangzhou.

Focus News

Supervisors wanted

"Green" is hot topic for politicians

Deal seals drug JV in Hangzhou

Hangzhou publishes Food Safety Index for Spring Festival

Opera Boston Presents Madame White Snake

Fresh tobacco ban

Business News

Ford's JV in China goes on making Volvos: Geely

Carmaker touts new mainland-targeted luxury sedans

Copper drops amid tightening concerns

Zhejiang-based private firms dominate foreign trade for 7 years

Minimum wage to be increased as economy recovers

Hangzhou attracts more foreign investments

Travel

Introduction to the Grand Canal
With a total length of 1,794 kilometer, the Grand Canal is the longest manmade waterway in the world. First built more than 1,400 years ago, expanded twice during its first two centuries, the canal links five separate major water systems, including the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers.

Lakeside where poet eats and drinks

West Lake cleans up its act

Top 10 most charming lakes announced

Hail the poet patrons of West Lake

Poetry in motion

Hangzhou offers 2010 travel coupons

Annual tourist satisfaction survey released

AirAsia to resume Tianjin-Kuala Lumpur route

Culture

Ancient capital Hangzhou continues its allure
One of China's seven ancient capitals, Hangzhou was the political center of the Wuyue Kingdom (907-978) and the Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279).

Qipao a Forgotten Chinese Custom?

Helping kids in crisis for 20 years

Colorful Operas of Zhejiang

Zhou Xun: angel in the world

Low-carbon life sweeps Hangzhou

Time-honored brand: platform of cultural and economic heritage

Art on the move

'Old uncles' sort out problems

Model Districts

Hangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone – Xiasha
The Hangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone has grown into a developed area of 18 kilometers.

Changxing seeks to become model eco-friendly county

One-stop public service center in Qiangjiang New Town

People's radio knits community

Xiacheng District named “China Commercial District 2009”

Peacemakers spread in West Lake District

Service Year for Women’s Health 2009 launched

Xixi Folk Art Museum settles in Liuxia Old Street

Farmhouse SOHO Popular

Shangcheng District

An introduction to Shangcheng District
Shangcheng is a site of both great scenic beauty and tremendous commerce.

A miniature of old Hangzhou with ancient charm and new appeal

A day in Shangcheng District

Hangzhou hosts visitors for Life Quality International Exchange

Shangcheng district vows to build international quality life experience center

Events

Hangzhou life quality review set to start

Hangzhou announces Tiangong Art Gallery International Souvenir Design Competition

2009 China Hangzhou Electronic Information Expo kicks off

Hangzhou to hold PATA Travel Mart

“Hangzhou in My Eyes” Photography Competition

The 1st Hangzhou Quality Life Expo 2009

Fireworks to light up the Grand Canal

Hunt on for “quality life” brands in Hangzhou

Investment Opportunity

Introduction to Hangzhou

Foxconn to invest another 200 million in Hangzhou

New West Lake International Expo turns international

East River New Town development plan unveiled

International Outsourcing Business Development Summit

Hangzhou City Honors

Hangzhou Foreign Trade

Industrial Structure

Video

Lingyin Temple

Hangzhou: A Popular Chinese Destination

Fun Living in Hangzhou

Search for Green Gold

Sweet times in heartland of green tea

Spring Festival mysteries revealed

Surfing the dragon: Quest for longest wave in the world

Christmas in Hangzhou: A Battle of Cultures

A balancing act between past and future

Mystery of red pants solved

Queuing up for a harmonious Hangzhou

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