One of the birthplaces of Chinese Civilization and ranking among the seven ancient capitals in China, Hangzhou, capital of East China's Zhejiang province stands out as the "Famous Town of Southeast China".

Hangzhou boasts a long history and great cultural wealth. Its culture features the landmarks of the city, like West Lake, the Grand Canal and the Qiantang River and embraces integration and development in an open and innovative era.

杭州是中华文明的发祥地之一，也是中国七大古都之一。杭州历史悠久，有着丰富的文化瑰宝，如西湖，京杭大运河和钱塘江等。在开放革新的新时代，杭州正积极拥抱融合发展。

Video courtesy of Hangzhou's publicity department （视频由杭州市外宣办提供）