HANGZHOU

Hangzhou located at the southern end of the Grand Canal is a very beautiful city of over 6 million people.  According to our tour guide, Hangzhou has nearly 10,000 restaurants and banquet facilities.  Many weddings are held here and it is China's #1 honeymoon destination.
Our guide also mentioned the Qiantang River Bore, a natural wonder which occurs annually in August or September, when a tidal wave (bore) enters Hangzhou Harbor.  The wave can reach heights of 30 feet and can travel as fast as 25 miles per hour.
One of the main tourist attractions in Hangzhou is West Lake.  The Lake which covers over 23 square miles is surrounded on three sides by mountains. 
Our boat cruise on the Lake was delightful

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