Get to know Hangzhou in 30 postcards
The Zhejiang Daily Media has made a creative video counting down to the upcoming G20 summit in Hangzhou, being held from Sept 4-5. The video features scenes from famous spots and landmarks around the city, integrated with a digital countdown clock. On the eve of the historic occasion, let's start the countdown together.
Below are 30 postcards featured in the video.
Collection One– Prosperous
The first for the city and province, Hangzhou’s metro rolled into operation on Nov 24, 2012. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
Xixing Bridge across the Qiantang River is the third cross-river bridge in the city after Qiantang River Bridge and Qianjiang Bridge. Linking the city’s old district and new areas, the bridge is one of the many icons of Hangzhou’s development. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
West Lake Creativity Town. Located on Zhuantang Street in West Lake district and built with support from the China Academy of Art, the town is a hub of arts, creativity, fashion, and tourism. The area is alive with passion, artistic flair and new ideas. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
A constant flow of traffic flows through MIXC Center, in the CBD of Qianjiang New District. The popular shopping and leisure destination has become a landmark of Hangzhou’s prosperity. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
Wenhui Bridge, a shortcut linking central and east Hangzhou, stretches to Hangzhou Railway Station, a central artery of the city. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
Collection Two – Inclusive
Hangzhou's Four Wells are said to be the oldest in the city. Locals believe that throughout history all residents came to fetch water from this spot, feeding the city's wisdom. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
The Pagoda of Six Harmonies was built in the Northern Song Dynasty (AD 960-1127) on the south bank of West Lake. The pagoda has become an important national cultural heritage. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
Ironically, Small Yingzhou Islet is one of the biggest of its kind on West Lake. Blessed with natural beauty, it is ranked among the "Ten Views of the West Lake". [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
Situated north of the iconic Daguan Bridge, Gongchen Bridge is the highest and longest stone-arched bridge in Hangzhou. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
Qiantang River Bridge, China's first independently designed and constructed railway and highway combined two-layer bridge, is a beacon of the city's innovative spirit. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
The Zhejiang Daily Newspaper Building has come to represent the people of Hangzhou's hard work and passion. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
Collection Three – Art
Hangzhou No 2 High School of Zhejiang province, with a history of 117 years, is one of the city's oldest institutions for secondary education. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
China Academy of Art, China's first comprehensive state-run higher art learning institution. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
West Lake leisure square is located in the center of Hangzhou, and features designs emblematic of the city. [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]
Hangzhou Library's motto is "We are open to all readers; the only requirement is to wash your hands in advance". [Photo/zj.zjol.com.cn]