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During the Southern Song Dynasty, commercial expansion, an influx of refugees from the conquered north, and the growth of official and military institutions led to a corresponding increase in population, and the city developed far beyond its ninth-century fortifications. The Venetian Marco Polo visited Hangzhou in the late 13th century and called it "by far the most beautiful and noble in the world."

Hangzhou is famous for its historical relics and natural beauty. It has been voted one of the top ten most picturesque cities in China. One of the most popular attractions in Hangzhou is the West Lake. The lake covers an area of 60 km² and includes some of Hangzhou's most famous historical and scenic spots, such as historic pagodas, cultural sites, and the natural beauty of the lake and hills. In 1089, Su Shi built a 2.8 km long causeway across the West Lake, which the Qin Dynasty attractive early in the vietnam email list morning in spring.

The tea is produced on the outskirts of the city at Longjing or Dragon Well. It is one of the few remaining places where tea is still hand-baked and is considered to produce some of the best green tea in all of China.

In addition, Hangzhou is famous for its artistic products such as silk, umbrellas and folding fans.

Anyang
Anyang is a city with a history of over 3,000 years and is one of the key birthplaces of ancient Chinese culture. It is home to primitive caves dating back 25,000 years, overlapping layers of the Yangshao culture, Longshan culture and Xiaotong culture, memorial mausoleums of the ancient emperors Zhuan Xu (and Emperor Ku) dating back over 4,000 years, and the first library of turtle bone inscriptions (oracle bones).

Located about 2 km northwest of Anyang, the Yin Ruins are listed as a World Heritage Site. It was the capital of the Shang Dynasty 3,300 years ago and is the first capital ruin with a historical record confirmed by oracles and archaeological excavations. "Yin" was the ancient name of the Shang Dynasty (1600-1046 BC).