Hangzhou: Quick Facts

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pavilion on Xi Lake

Hangzhou: Leifeng Pagoda

garden in Hangzhou

Map of East Asia highlighting the location of Hangzhou in eastern China, with neighboring countries such as Russia, Mongolia, Japan, North Korea, South Korea, India, Nepal, and Bhutan labeled for regional context. An inset globe in the upper left shows the area of focus within Asia.

Buddhist rock carvings at Lingyin Temple

Hangzhou: Xi (West) Lake

Verdant parkland, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China.

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