Hailed by Marco Polo as “Paradise on earth”, besides amazing scenery, Hangzhou has more to offer. This was where a love legend older than the sea took place, along with the delightful atmosphere, crowning Hangzhou as the most romantic city in East China.
West Lake is undoubtedly the most significant attraction in Hangzhou, renown for its ten well-known scenic spots collectively known as "Ten Scenes of West Lake". The ten scenes are: Dawn on the Su Causeway in Spring (苏堤春晓)，Curved Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer (曲院风荷)，Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn (平湖秋月)，Remnant Snow on the Bridge in Winter (断桥残雪)，Leifeng Pagoda in the Sunset (雷峰夕照)，Two Peaks Piercing the Clouds (双峰插云)，Orioles Singing in the Willows (柳浪闻莺)，Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond (花港观鱼) ，Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon (三潭印月)，Evening Bell Ringing at the Nanping Hill (南屏晚鐘). As you can see, all the scenes are connected with flower, moon, or cloud, veiling the lake and the city with incurable romance.
Famous Chinese legend, Tale of the White Snake, is said to take place in West Lake. Legend has it that a white snake who took on human form fell in love with a young scholar at very first sight in West Lake. Though the couple enjoyed happy marriage, their love was forbidden by the court of Heaven. The story ended tragically in most versions.
Silk and tea in Hangzhou are the reputed specialties, consisting of the pleasuring of traveling in Hangzhou. Picture yourself bathing in the aroma of fine Dragon Well Tea, with smooth silk clothes caressing your skin, reminding you of the richness of life.
Hangzhou is on its way of establishing itself as “Oriental Capital of Leisure; The City of Quality Life”. Yes, Hangzhou needs romance and delights like the wind needs the tree to blow in, like the moon needs poetry. There is no reason to say no to take a pleasant Hangzhou tour with you beloved ones. Come to roam along West Lake and listen to the legends, giving Hangzhou a chance to refresh you heart and soul.