The Capital of Zhejiang Province, Hangzhou, is a well-known tourist city at home and abroad. It lies on the lower reaches of the Qiantang River and is the southern end of the l,794-kllometre-long Grand Canal (Beijing-Hangzhou Canal).

With an area of 16,596 square kilometres inhabited by a population of 5.2 million, it embraces six urban districts and seven suburban counties.

Hangzhou has a subtropical monsoon climate, with distinctive four seasons. It had once been the capitals of Wu and Yue kingdoms of Five Dynasties during the 10th Century and capital of Southern Song Dynasty during the 12-13th Century. It is one of the seven ancient Chinese capitals, famous for its historical and cultural heritages. The city has a history of more than 2200 years since it was established as a county by the First Emperor Qing.

Customs

Travelers are allowed to bring into China one bottle of alcoholic beverages and two cartons of cigarettes. There is no limit on the amount of foreign currency (although amounts above US$10,000 must be declared on a customs form).

Climate

Average Temperature