Zhejiang: Qiantang River tide surges across the world

Author: Editor-in-Chief of the Information Office of the Zhejiang Provincial People's Government
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: It is not difficult to gain a snapshot understanding of China's past and present, but to gain a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of China is not something that can be achieved overnight. In this regard, the "Panoramic China" series aims to help readers, especially foreign readers. The outstanding feature of this series is its publication of several volumes, each centered around provinces, cities, or districts, as independent books. They introduce the most distinctive highlights of each place from different perspectives, richly illustrated with text and images. Through these highlights, readers can gain insights into the authentic and vibrant daily life, diverse social landscapes, developing economic conditions, and relevant information of the local areas.
The Song Dynasty poet Liu Yong once wrote in his poem "Ode to the Sea Tide":
"Southeast boasts of its strategic advantage,
The Three Wu region is a bustling metropolis,
Qiantang has been prosperous since ancient times.
Willow-lined bridges, fluttering curtains and green drapes,
A myriad of homes, ten thousand in number, stand."
In just a few lines, he vividly depicted the beauty and prosperity of Hangzhou. Today, Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province, where beauty and prosperity remain. Zhejiang is not only blessed with picturesque landscapes but also abundant in resources and talent, earning it the reputation of being a "land of fish and rice, a center of silk and tea, a cradle of cultural heritage, and a paradise for tourism." The people of Zhejiang, living amidst these beautiful mountains and waters, possess a poetic spirit while also being innovative and daring to be pioneers of the new era. As a result, they have achieved remarkable economic success amidst the waves of reform and opening up.