Knowra Hangzhou Hangzhou Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province in eastern China. It is known for West Lake and for its historic role as a center of culture and commerce.
West Lake : A freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China, celebrated for its landscaped shores, causeways, islands, and temples. Its gardens and waters are the city’s defining landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Wuyue : A kingdom in southeastern China that existed from 907 to 978, with its capital at Hangzhou. Its rulers developed the city and shaped its early regional importance.
Su Shi : A Song dynasty poet, essayist, calligrapher, and statesman who served in Hangzhou. His West Lake poem and the Su Causeway link his work directly to the city.
Alibaba Group : A Chinese technology and commerce company founded in Hangzhou in 1999. Its headquarters helped make the city internationally known as a technology hub.
Zhejiang : A coastal province in eastern China, with Hangzhou as its capital. The province provides the political and geographic setting for the city.
Grand Canal (China) : A historic waterway system linking northern and southern China, including Hangzhou at its southern end. Its terminus connected Hangzhou to inland trade and imperial transport networks.
Southern Song dynasty : The period of the Song dynasty from 1127 to 1279, when its court ruled from Lin’an, present-day Hangzhou. As the imperial capital, Hangzhou became a major center of population, arts, and trade.
Bai Juyi : A Tang dynasty poet and official who governed Hangzhou in the ninth century. He improved local water management and helped create a lasting literary image of West Lake.
Hangzhou Bay Bridge : A highway bridge crossing Hangzhou Bay in Zhejiang province, opened in 2008. It links Hangzhou Bay’s shores and reflects the region’s modern transport infrastructure.
Yangtze River Delta : A densely populated economic region centered on the lower Yangtze River and adjoining coast. Hangzhou is a major city within this interconnected regional economy.
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