Hangzhou

Hangzhou, a city famous for its natural, historical and cultural features, attacts more than 20 million tourists from home and abroad every year.
The West Lake is the most famous attraction of Hangzhou. The lake and its environs just like a large traditional Chinese garden. The typical element is stone bridge. There are many stone bridges above the lake. Every bridge has a beautiful folk tale. One of the folk tales is a romantic love story about a kind man and his nice wife who is transfered from a white snake. When I was young, I have dreamed to be the white snake wife because she is so beautiful and kind. For those who interest in art and sculpture, Fei Lai Peak and Ling Yin Temple are must see attractions. The near by Mausoleum of General Yue Fei is a monument to the patriot hero who was murdered in 1141.
Almost every visitor to Hangzhou can learn something of this city's famous products, namely silk and Longjing Tea( one of four most famous kinds of Chinese Tea). Visitors can learn these history and culture from musumes such as The National Silk Museum and The National Tea Museum. Besides, visitors are welcome to the Longjing Tea village. The village homestays will invite visitors to drink Chinese Tea and talk about the history and production of it. Visitors can buy some high quality tea from them in a low price.
Another attraction in Hangzhou is the Qiantang River. Annually, millions of people come to watch the magnificent tide on the eighteenth day of the eighth lunar month. When the surging tide comes, the water can rise up to a height of 30 feet and the noise is very loudly.
Hangzhou, with its surrounding hills, water and numerous beautiful sightseeing places, has been ranked as one of the ten best famous tourist cities in China.