What places can be visited around Haining?

Haining City is located in the southern wing of the Yangtze River Delta in China and the northern part of Zhejiang Province. It borders Haiyan County to the east and Qiantang River to the south. It faces Shangyu City in Shaoxing and Xiaoshan District of Hangzhou across the river, and is bordered by Yuhang District and Xiasha District of Jianggan District in Hangzhou to the west. , connecting Tongxiang City and Jiaxing Xiuzhou District to the north. It is 100 kilometers away from Shanghai in the east, Hangzhou in the west, and Qiantang River in the south. In 1986, the county was removed and a city was established.

Haining City is the hometown of celebrities such as Wang Guowei, Xu Zhimo, Jin Yong, and Jiang Baili. The climate is distinct in four seasons, and it is a typical Jiangnan water town. It is known as the "land of fish and rice, the home of silk, the home of talented people, the state of culture, and the capital of leather".

1. Introduction to the West Lake:

Hangzhou West Lake is one of the few lake-type cultural heritage sites in China and is currently listed in the World Heritage List. Hangzhou West Lake is located in the southwest of Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. It has become a famous tourist attraction at home and abroad for its beautiful lakes and mountains and numerous historical sites, and has been given the reputation of "Paradise on Earth" by the world. Su Dongpo, a great writer in the Song Dynasty, once wrote: "There are thirty-six West Lakes in the world, and Hangzhou is the best among them." West Lake has the natural scenery of clouds and mountains on three sides, and the city is surrounded by one water. It embellishes Hangzhou with the beautiful scenery of the mountains and rivers. "If you want to compare the West Lake to the West, it is better to wear light makeup and heavy makeup."

2. Introduction to Qiandao Lake:

Qiandao Lake, located in Chun'an County, Zhejiang Province, is an artificial lake formed by damming and impounding water for the first self-designed and self-equipped hydroelectric power station built in 1959. It is a national first-class water body. Due to its emphasis on environmental protection, the water of Qiandao Lake ranks first among the major rivers and lakes in China, and its reputation as "the most beautiful water in the world" is well-deserved. The "a little sweet" Nongfu Spring draws water here. There are 1,078 islands in Qiandao Lake with different shapes. It is a major component of the Two Rivers and One Lake national key scenic spot. It is located in the hinterland of the Yangtze River Delta and is the "back garden" of the Shanghai Economic Zone and Hangzhou, a first-class scenic tourist city in southeastern my country.

3. Introduction to Xitang

Xitang Ancient Town is located in Jiashan County, Zhejiang Province, at the junction of Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai. It was named Xietang and Pingchuan in ancient times and is 10 kilometers away from Jiashan City. Xitang Ancient Town is one of the first batch of famous historical and cultural towns in China. Xitang has won the favor of tourists for its three major characteristics: "many bridges, many lanes, and many sheds". Among them, the sheds along the street built near the river are the most attractive. It is a unique building in the water town and has been preserved to this day. The more than 1,300-meter-long gallery shed has become a leisure meal for contemporary people to appreciate the ancient times and explore the secrets. In addition, there are many well-preserved Ming and Qing architectural groups in the scenic area, which are of high artistic quality and ornamental value. Since the tourism development of Xitang Ancient Town in 1997, the number of tourists received has increased at an average rate of more than 30% every year.