West Lake in Hangzhou

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Hangzhou is a mild, delicate and enchanting city, where even girls are famous for their light, clear complexion, which is attributed to the mild, humid climate.
Hangzhou came to prominence when the Grand Canal wound its way into town in the 12th Century, besides, the city has many other delightful attractions including temples, exquisite gardens and rolling hills covered by many of the finest tea plantations in China. China National Silk Museum and China National Tea Museum are also ideal palaces to see how China's tow major inventions - silk and tea - are produced.
West Lake has enough charm to keep any visitor enthralled for days. It is the water lily covered home to a collection of Qing Dynasty bridges, causeways, temples and palaces. Well-manicured gardens, woods and rock sculptures line its banks.
Other attractions include Lingyin Temple, Mausoleum of General Yue Fei, Peak Flown from Afar, Qiandaohu Lake, Qiantang River Bore, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Solitary Hill, Mt. Tiantai.