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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. Read More>>
Hangzhou is located in the south of the Yangtze Delta Region at latitude north 30°16' and longitude east 120°12'. Read More>>
The total area of Hangzhou Prefecture is approximately 16,596 square kilometers with a total population of 6.7 million (2006). The Hangzhou urban area covers approximately 3,068 square kilometers. The main ethnic groups of the area are Han, She Hui,... Read More>>
? GDP: RMB 344.1 billion (2006) ? Per Capita Disposable Income of Urban Residents: RMB 19,027 (2006) Read More>>
