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Hangzhou is the capital and most populous city of Zhejiang province, China, situated at the intersection of the southern terminus of the Grand Canal and the head of Hangzhou Bay. Renowned as one of the Eight Ancient Capitals of China, Hangzhou is celebrated for its cultural heritage and its West Lake.
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Established as a county seat in 221 BC, Hangzhou later served as the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom and the Southern Song dynasty. The city has three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: the West Lake Cultural Landscape, the Grand Canal, and the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City.
Hangzhou is designated as a sub-provincial city and is part of the Yangtze River Delta. Hangzhou ranked ninth in GDP among mainland Chinese cities and 14th internationally according to the Global Innovation Index. The city hosts the headquarters of Alibaba Group, Ant Group, DeepSeek, Geely, and NetEase. According to the Nature Index, it ranks 10th globally in scientific research output.
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Towns around Hangzhou
- Tianducheng13 km NE
- Xingqiao15 km NE
- Xiaoshan17 km SE
- Linping19 km NE
- Fuyang34 km SW
- Deqing34 km NW
- Chóngfú37 km NE
- Shaoxing52 km SE
Straight-line distance and compass bearing from the town centre.