Hangzhou was settled as early as 4,700 years ago, one of the seven ancient capitals, the scenic tourisms and historical culture cities in China. Hangzhou once was applauded as " the most splendid and luxurious city in the world" by Marco Polo, the Italian traveler in the 13th century.

As a key national tourist city, historical and cultural city and sub-provincial level city as confirmed by the State Council, Hangzhou, renowned as "Paradise on Earth", "Cultural State", "Home to Silk", "Home of Tea" and "Land of Fish and Rice", is going to have a more promising tomorrow.