Hangzhou

Hangzhou is located in the East China region, at the lower reaches of the Qiantang River, in the southeastern coastal area, in northern Zhejiang, and at the southern end of the Grand Canal. It is a core city of the Hangzhou Bay Area and the capital of Zhejiang Province.

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Hangzhou is located in the East China region, at the lower reaches of the Qiantang River, on the southeastern coast, in northern Zhejiang, and at the southern end of the Grand Canal. It is the core city of the Hangzhou Bay Area and the capital of Zhejiang Province. Hangzhou covers a total area of 16,853.57 square kilometers, with an urban area of 559.2 square kilometers, a permanent resident population of 10.36 million, an urban population of 8.1326 million, and an urbanization rate of 78.5%. Hangzhou has a strong economic foundation and is one of the most prosperous cities in China. In a national annual survey conducted by Xinhua News Agency, the city has been rated as 'the happiest city in China' for five consecutive years, and it is also recognized as one of the most livable cities in China. Hangzhou is also a city with beautiful scenery, combining gardens, temples, and lakes, truly embodying the saying 'In heaven there is paradise, on earth there is Suzhou and Hangzhou'.