Hangzhou Story
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Poet-Mayors Su and Bai
Hangzhou has been governed by two mayors who were also lauded as poets: Bai Juyi and Su Dongpo.
Butterfly Lovers Legend and Wansong Academy
This plaintive and touching love story has been called the Romeo and Juliet of the East.
Legend of the White Snake
Lauded as one of the four great Chinese folktales about love, the Legend of the White Snake was inscribed on China’s list of Intangible Cultural Heritage.
Jack Ma
In early 1999, a team of 18 smart young people was gathered at Ma’s 100-square-meter home in Hang zhou’s Hupan Garden community to begin planning another vigorous new business.
King Qian Shoots the Tide
Back in the 10th century, Hangzhou was the capital of the kingdom of Wuyue. Qian Liu was the king of Wuyue, and his fierce bravery had no peer.
John Leighton Stuart
Yesutang Lane (literally, Christian Church Lane) is a narrow street tucked away in Hangzhou’s city center.
Sun Yang
Sun Yang, the first Chinese Olympic gold medalist in men’s swimming, was born in December 1991 and stands 1.98 meters tall.
West Lake Carp in Vinegar Sauce
Hangzhou has a rather bookish beauty. Countless stories have been told about the landscape and architectural views.

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