This city has all the urban amenities of its close neighbor Shanghai; there is a good transportation network and plenty of other western comforts can be found. But Hangzhou is blessed with a more beautiful natural environment than Shanghai, and the lifestyle is more laidback. This makes it a highly livable city and an attractive destination to tourists; millions flock to the city each year. On the hilly areas surrounding the famous West Lake, sit pagodas, temples and gardens, while the temperate climate and setting makes it a premier tea-growing region, which has been an important part of the economy.
Like many large Chinese cities, Hangzhou boasts a high number of high-tech zones and industrial parks. Fortunately, due to responsible civic policies, it has managed to become a model city for environmental protection. Despite its fast growth, it has controlled air pollution and maintained a healthy water supply. As a result, Hangzhou’s citizens enjoy a balanced lifestyle and high standard of living. The city has won several honors, including UN Human Habitat Award and International Garden City.
There are a few universities to choose from, but Zhejiang University is one of the oldest and most highly ranked in China and our recommended choice. If you place importance on living in a naturally beautiful, greening city, with a sense of purpose, Hangzhou is right for you.
Population: 6,516,800 Area: 3,068 square km. City flower: sweet-scented osmanthus City tree: camphor tree
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Advantages Culture and history attractions, beautiful nature scenery, international
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