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| province | Zhejiang | |
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| Residents | 9.468.000 (2017) | |
| height | 19 m | |
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Map of Hangzhou
Hangzhou(Chinese: 杭州 
) is the capital of the province Zhejiang in China about 190 km south-southwest of Shanghai. The main attraction is the artificial West Lake (Xihu). On its islands and around the lake there are 60 pagodas, temples, statues and other interesting places.
background
Hangzhou is considered to be one of the cradles of Chinese civilization. The "Liangzhu culture" can be traced back to around 2700 BC. Trace back to BC. The city's existence has been around since 221 BC. Documented. It was the capital of the southern Song Dynasty (1132-1276). Marco Polo is said to have called the city “the most beautiful and greatest city in the world”. It is believed to have been home to up to a million people at the time, many of them soldiers and refugees before the Mongol invasion, who conquered China in the 13th century. What was then the largest port in the world has now disappeared and the bay has silted up.
getting there
Hangzhou is not far from Shanghai. Several trains go there daily, the journey takes 1-2 hours depending on the train and costs 30-90 yuan.
mobility
Taxis are plentiful and inexpensive. There are also many regular buses. For the circumnavigation of the West Lake, it is advisable to take a bike.
Tourist Attractions
Formation of the West LakeAccording to legend, a phoenix and a dragon fought over a pearl, which then fell to the earth and formed the West Lake. In fact, the lake was originally a bay of the Qiantang River, which is now three kilometers away. In the eighth century, during the Tang Dynasty, the lake was dug to today's depth of an average of 1.5 meters and separated from the river with a dam.
- West Lake (Xihu). The 500 hectare lake forms the center of the city. Some islands are connected to the land by bridges and dams and can be reached on foot. You can also let yourself be driven on the lake with boats of all sizes. A ride around the lake in an electric street train, on which you can jump anywhere along the promenade, offers a good panoramic view.
Walking around the lake takes about 4 hours.
National museums in Hangzhou
An up-to-date directory on the Hangzhou City website[1] lists the following museums:
National Chinese Tea Museum
- China National Tea Museum, 中国 茶叶 博物馆 Zhōngguó Cháyè Bówùguǎn, 88 Longjing Rd. Tel.: 86 87964221. Numerous photos of the outdoor area of the tea museum can be found on this Chinese website:[2] Official website of the museum:[3]. (English, especially interesting the photo collection of five different tea ceremonies).
National Chinese Silk Museum
- China National Silk Museum, 中国 丝绸 博物馆, Zhōngguó Sīchóu Bówùguǎn, 73-1 Yuhuangshan Rd. Tel.: 86 87035150. Wikipedia:[4]. The silk museum is one of the most important silk museums in the world. The Chinese language website (2013) mentions the following sections: history of weaving and spinning; includes China as well as the whole of Asia and Europe. Furthermore, the subject areas of archeology, state of preservation, preservation techniques, research, legal situation, specialist vocabulary and a data collection (database). [5]. In addition to the permanent exhibitions, there are also exhibitions on special topics, such as the exhibition “Art of Fashion in China. 1993 - 2012 ”[6] or: Exhibition on the results of the restoration of garments from the Liao and Yuan dynasties from the museum's collection (July - September 2013)[7].
National Chinese Seal Museum
- 1 China Seal Museum, 中国 印 学 博物馆, Zhōngguó Yìnxué Bówùguǎn (西泠印社), 10 Houshan Rd., Gushan. Tel.: 86 87977149.
The National Chinese Seal Museum (Chinese: 中国 印 学 博物, Zhōngguó Yìnxué Bówùguǎn) was opened to the public in 1999 by the Xiling Seal Society. It is located on the West Lake in Hangzhou. It is concerned not only with the carved name seals widespread in East Asia, but also with written documents in general on metal and stone.
National Chinese Wetlands Museum
- National Wetland Museum of China (Chinese: 中国 湿 地 博物馆, Pinyin: Zhōngguó Shīdì Bówùguǎn), 402 Tianmushan Rd. Tel.: 86 88872946. The museum opened in 2009. It is 20,000 m² in size and is divided into an introductory hall, a hall of the wetlands and mankind, and a hall of the Xixi wetlands. The museum is largely geared towards educational tourism with life-size animal models in their habitat, educational boards and electronic media displays. It is adjacent to the National Park of Xixi Wetlands, China.de: Wikipedia.
Museums of Zhejiang Province and Hangzhou City
Zhejiang Art Museum
- Zhèjiāng Měishùguǎn (浙江 美术馆 pinyin), Hangzhou City, Nanshan Lu 138. (Located directly on the West Lake). The museum is a prestige object of the (art) province of Zhejiang as part of a five-year plan (2003-2007) for the construction of five large structures. It was built under the direction of the well-known architect Cheng Taining. The building with outer walls mainly made of glass construction elements was officially opened on August 9th, 2009. It is located directly on West Lake in Hangzhou in a special geomantic location between the lake and the hill of the Jade Emperor. The Zhejiang Art Museum assumes the role of a central art museum for Hangzhou and Zhejiang Province. It organizes important national and international exhibitions. [de.Wikipedia: Zhejiang Art Museum]. Connection to public transport, see: [Site plan of the museum with English names. Transport links only labeled in Chinese.].
Zhejiang Provincial Museum
- Zhèjiāngshěng Bówùguǎn (浙江省 博物馆), 25 Gushan Rd. Tel.: 86 87980281. The name "Zhejiang Museum" can only be found as part of the website. The Zhejiang Provincial Museum houses more than 100,000 objects. Including ceramic, lacquer, wood and bone artifacts from the Hemudu culture (7000–4500 BC / 5000–3300 BC); Jade artifacts and silk fabrics from the Liangzhu culture (3400–2000 BC), bronze implements from Yue 越 state, celadon ceramics from the Yue kilns from the Tang period, the Longquan kiln from the Song period and the government-owned kilns of the Southern Song. There are bronze mirrors from Huzhou as well as calligraphies and paintings by local painters from the Ming and Qing periods and other important cultural treasures. [de.Wikipedia: Zhejiang Provincial Museum].
Zhejiang Museum of Natural History
- Zhejiang Museum of Natural History (浙江 自然博物馆, Zhèjiāng Zìrán Bówùguǎn), 6 Westlake Cultural Plaza, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. The ZMNH on de.wikipedia. The "Zhejiang Museum of Natural History" shows geological and geological finds from the area of Zhejiang Province and southern China. Among other things, the skeleton of the unique Darwinopterus. The presentation includes display boards and artificial landscapes in a spacious, modern museum building. Large parts of the exhibition can be viewed in a virtual tour, regardless of language. (Direct access to the virtual tour).
Other museums
- West Lake Cultural Plaza in the city Center. Tel.: 86 88050941. “West See” cultural center in the City Center. The "Westlake Cultural Plaza" is actually not a museum, but a cultural center with several museums ("Zhejiang Provincial Museum", "Zhejiang Museum of Natural History"), shopping centers and authorities.
- Hangzhou Museum (杭州 博物馆, Hángzhōu Bówùguǎn), 18 Liangdaoshan Rd., At the foot of Wu Hill. Tel.: 86 87802660. Hangzhou City Museum.
- Hangzhou City Planning Exhibition Hall (杭州 城市 规划 展览馆, Hángzhōu Chéngshìguīhuà Zhǎnlǎnguǎn), 188 Fuchun Rd., In the Hangzhou New CBD. Tel.: 86 87559688. Hangzhou City Planning Exhibition.
- Hangzhou Arts & Crafts Museum (杭州 工艺 美术 博物馆, Hángzhōu Gōngyì Měishù Bówùguǎn), 336 Xiaohe Rd. Tel.: 86 88197511. Art and Craft Museum, Hangzhou.
- West Lake Museum (杭州 西湖 博物馆, Hángzhōu Xī Hū Bówùguǎn), 89 Nanshan Rd. Tel.: 86 87882333. Museum "West See".
- Liangzhu Museum (良渚 博物院, Liángzhǔ Bówùyuàn), 164 Liangbo Rd., Liangzhu, Yuhang District. Tel.: 86 88773875. Liangzhu Culture Museum.
- Porcelain Museum (南宋 官窑 博物馆, Nán Sòng Guānyáo Bówùguǎn), 60 Nanfu Rd., At the southern end of Yuhuangshan Tunnel. Tel.: 86 86081049. Museum of the State (Porcelain) Kilns of the Southern Song.
- Pharmacy Museum (胡庆余 堂 中药 博物馆, Hú Qìngyú Táng Zhōng Yào Bówùguǎn), 95 Dajing Lane, Old City “Hefangjie”. Tel.: 86 87815209. Huqingyu Pharmacy Chinese Medicinal Herbs Museum.
- The Grand Canal Museum (中国 京 杭 大 运河 博物馆, Zhōngguó Jīng Háng Dàyùnhé Bówùguǎn), 1 Yunhe Square, Gongsu District. Tel.: 86 88162018. Museum of the Imperial Canal.
- China Hangzhou Cuisine Museum (中国 杭帮菜 博物馆, Zhōngguó Háng Bāngcài Bówùguǎn), 9 Fenghuangshan Rd. Tel.: 86 87921117. Hangzhou Chinese Cuisine Museum.
activities
shop
kitchen
nightlife
accommodation
- Wang Hu / Lakeside Hotel, Qingchun Rd. With a great international breakfast buffet.
trips
- Shanghai. Reachable in an hour by express train.
Web links
- http://www.hangzhou.gov.cn/ - Hangzhou Official Website
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