Publisher's Synopsis
Hangzhou is unlike any other city in the world. I am talking temples and caves, bamboo forests, inscriptions made by emperors themselves, remains of civilizations thousands of years old. You cannot help but wonder how it is that something like this is not known to EVERYONE in the world. How come this is not on the cover page of every travel magazine? After a while you realize that in a pearl necklace, another pearl is perfectly ordinary. To the people of Hangzhou, that "old thing" has been standing there since they can remember. The only new thing is your fascination. But to the rest of the world it is still a pearl, and Hangzhou is like a treasure chest. It is begging to be explored. If you are looking for what is extraordinary then this is a book for you. It will make you dive below the surface and come up with new understandings of tradition and culture built into the core of this magnificent city. It will guide you through places, eras, and wonders. Whether you are local or not, you will discover Hangzhou through a fresh pair of eyes - exciting, unpolished, and absolutely one of a kind.
