Hangzhou
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Hangzhou is the capital and largest city of Zhejiang province in China, located where the historic Grand Canal meets Hangzhou Bay, and it is one of China's Eight Ancient Capitals. The city is famous for its rich cultural heritage and its scenic West Lake, which is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
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- Locality
- 拱墅区
- Region
- 浙江省
- Country
- 中国
- Population
- 9,236,032
- Timezone
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Hangzhou is the capital city and most populous city of Zhejiang province, China, situated at the intersection of the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and the head of Hangzhou Bay. Renowned as one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China, Hangzhou is celebrated for its cultural heritage and its West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Established as a county seat in 221 BC, Hangzhou later served as the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom (923–997) and the Southern Song dynasty (1138–1276). The city has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, which are the West Lake Cultural Landscape, the Grand Canal, and the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City.