WHERE TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION
Culture & Heritage
Discover the history, silk traditions and cultural life that give Hangzhou its character.
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Culture & Heritage
Unique Hangzhou
Water, gardens, craft and an unhurried cultural rhythm make Hangzhou distinctive.
Silk
Discover a textile tradition through museums, craftsmanship and careful shopping.
History
Hangzhou’s history connects early settlement, waterways, imperial life and international trade.
Ancient Capital
Discover Hangzhou’s imperial past through the city once known as Lin’an.
Historical Chronology
A concise timeline of the region’s heritage and the modern city.
Marco Polo
The account associated with Marco Polo helped make Hangzhou famous far beyond China.
The Hangzhou Song
There's a paradise in heaven. On earth there is Hangzhou. Listen to our original song about beautiful Hangzhou
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West Lake
West Lake is Hangzhou’s defining landscape: water, wooded hills, gardens and centuries of cultural meaning.
Robotics in Hangzhou
Discover Hangzhou’s thriving robotics industry, where rapid advances are shaping the city’s future as a major centre for technology and innovation.
The Hangzhou Song
There's a paradise in heaven. On earth there is Hangzhou. Listen to our original song about beautiful Hangzhou