Travel Guide to Greater Hangzhou

Author: Qian Jun (Editor)
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Publish Date: 2004-12-01
Features: We discard the flashy, but never give up elegance; we chase trends, but pursue practicality and novelty; we cannot reach perfection, but strive to present a complete and beautiful Hangzhou. "The Grand Hangzhou Travel Guide" takes the theme of the new-era Grand Hangzhou as its focus, weaving together the six essential elements of tourism—food, accommodation, transportation, sightseeing, shopping, and entertainment—into an organic narrative. From historical, scenic, and urban personality perspectives, it comprehensively and diversely showcases Hangzhou's economic culture and the various aspects of the city's residents' lives, serving as a practical guide to understanding Hangzhou. This book is a revision of "The Grand Hangzhou Travel Guide." During the revision process, some useful materials from the original edition were retained, and substantial content was added to reflect the recent developments and changes in Hangzhou, highlighting the era's features of "New Hangzhou, New Paradise, New West Lake." Compared to previous travel guides, this book strives to embody its uniqueness in the following three aspects:
1. Practicality: The editors gather information from the readers' perspective, reflecting practical information.
2. Forward-looking: The book includes dynamic updates on newly constructed transportation facilities and scenic projects.
3. Breadth: Rooted in Grand Hangzhou, it reflects a comprehensive approach.