ZHEJIANG

Area: 100,000 sq km
Capital: Hangzhou
Coastline: 2,200 kilometers long

Population: 42.7 million
Urban Population: 17.8 million

Ethnic Groups: Han, She, Hui, Manchu and Miao

Tourist Attractions: the West Lake in Hangzhou; Mt. Putuo of the Zhoushan Islands, famous for Buddhist temples; the tide waves of the Qiantang River

Climate: In terms of beauty, Hangzhou is picturesque all year round. The average temperature in the summer months is about 29Cº. Spring and autumn are the most pleasant months and last for about two or three months each. There are often rainy showers during this period but the Lake takes on an almost mystical appearance in the fog and the respite from the heat the showers bring is often welcome.