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A place for everyone, the exchange of culture, a warm environment to meet friends, or escape to find that perfect writing space, Shu Yu Café has so much more to offer than that perfect cup of coffee. Read more>>
Irish boy band Westlife may have put their "golden years" in the West behind them, but they’re still red, hot here in China. Hit songs like "Uptown Girl" can still be frequently heard blaring from KTV booths and phones, but this could be their last tour in China. The band are playing in Hangzhou as part of their "Greatest Hits Farewell Tour" on February 24th. If you’re a fan, get your tickets ASAP. Tickets: http://www.damai.cn/ticket_33130.html Read more>>
The area to the south of Hangzhou Bay is the site of excavation of the Neolithic Hemudu culture, dating back to around 4500 BC. Hangzhou's recorded history begins with the Qin dynasty (221-207 BC). During the Sui dynasty (581-618 AD), major construction was carried out on the Grand Canal, which was eventually to link Hangzhou with Beijing via a 1,600km (1,000 mile) waterway, forming one of the city's most important economic arteries. During the...Read more>>
Historically, Hangzhou's status as a major port and the starting point on the Hangzhou-Beijing Grand Canal fuelled its prosperity as a one of the most important water transport hubs in southern China. The Grand Canal has lost its importance, but today Hangzhou is a vital rail and road hub for the Yangtze delta, as well as one of the busiest air destinations in China. The city has a well-integrated public transport system, and the flat terrain...Read more>>
