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Hangzhou, capital city of Zheijang province, is offering tour to a beautiful lake scene, historical temple, until a thousand age tea garden. Visiting this city will remind us how important to live with nature in harmony pattern.

Hangzhou is located in Tianmu mountain with cool air about 15-25 degree celcius. You can called it as a quiet and beautiful city. In Indonesia, you can find the similarity in Puncak or Bandung. Back to Hangzhou, we can find many little rivers with the clean water. In the edge of street, we will see many liu trees in a rows. Many gardens in city corner are maintained and have sharp.

West Lake The west lake is located in center of city, has became city icon. With wide about 638 metre square and deep about 2-5 metre, the lake also has a great view such as lotus garden, trees, track over the lake, and some villas with a beautiful local architect.

Lingyin Temple This temple is built in Jin dynasty, about 326 AD.

Tea Village The tea village name is well known as Meijiawu village. The tradition to plant tea was pioneered on Tang Dynasty, it’s about 680 AD, and recently about 500 farmer families are still continue doing this.

The village is prepared for tourism, since there are many houses and grottos were built among the tea garden. Some park area are also provided for cars or buses for tourists.

The green tea not only tobe added into pour boiling water, but we can chew the tea directly and swallow it. Many villagers are doing this since this activity has benefit for health.

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