Hangzhou Geography

Hangzhou, the capital of Zhejiang province, is also a sub-provincial city in China. Located in northern Zhejiang province, eastern China, this city has been often regarded as the cultural and historic hub of the nation.

The prefecture-level region of Hangzhou extends west to the border with the hilly-country Anhui Province, and east to the flat-land near Hangzhou Bay. The city center is built around the eastern and northern sides of the West Lake, just north of the Qiantang River. Lying on the northern bank of Qiantang River and towards the south of the Yangtse River Delta and Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Hangzhou finds a place with abundance of water resources. It also stands out as a store house of fishes of various species.

Hangzhou can be divided into six urban districts, which are Jianggan, Gongshu, West Lake, Banshan, Shangcheng and Xiacheng. It also has seven suburban counties include Lin'an, Jiande, Chun'an, Xiaoshan, Fuyang, Yuhang and Tonglu.

The city with varied terrene and scenic beauty is a perfect example of ecological tourism.

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