Zhejiang Guide: A Hub of Private Economy with Millennia-old Wuyue Culture

1. Geography & Climate - Location: Bordered by the East China Sea to the east, Jiangsu and Shanghai to the north, Anhui and Jiangxi to the west, and Fujian to the south. - Terrain: Dominated by hills and mountains (70%), with plains concentrated in the north (e.g., Hangjiahu Plain, Ningshao Plain). The Qiantang River is the longest in the province. - Climate: Subtropical monsoon climate with distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, and frequent typhoons in summer. 2. Administrative Divisions - 11 prefecture-level cities: Hangzhou, Ningbo (a city with independent planning status), Wenzhou, Shaoxing, Huzhou, Jiaxing, Jinhua, Quzhou, Taizhou, Lishui, and Zhoushan. - Notable county-level cities/districts: Yiwu (global small commodities hub), Wuzhen (ancient water town), Xihu District (Hangzhou), Putuo District (Zhoushan Archipelago), etc. 3. Economy & Industries - Economic status: China's 4th-largest GDP province (≈7.77 trillion yuan in 2023), renowned for its thriving private economy. - Key industries: - Manufacturing: Ningbo-Zhoushan Port (world's busiest cargo port), Yiwu small commodities, Wenzhou footwear and apparel. - Digital economy: Hangzhou as the national e-commerce hub, headquarters of Alibaba, NetEase, etc. - Tourism: West Lake, Qiandao Lake, Mount Putuo, Hengdian Film Studio. 4. Culture & Tourism - Cultural highlights: Birthplace of Wuyue culture, Wu dialect spoken. Yue Opera, Longquan celadon, and Shaoxing rice wine are intangible cultural heritages. - Top attractions: - Hangzhou: West Lake (UNESCO site), Lingyin Temple, Songcheng. - Jiaxing: Wuzhen, Xitang (Jiangnan water towns). - Zhoushan: Mount Putuo (Buddhist sacred site), Shengsi Islands. - Others: Yandang Mountain, Nanxi River, Tiantai Mountain. 5. Transportation - Airports: Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Ningbo Lishe International Airport, etc. - High-speed rail: Multiple lines including Shanghai-Hangzhou, Hangzhou-Ningbo, and Hangzhou-Changsha. - Ports: Ningbo-Zhoushan Port, Wenzhou Port, Jiaxing Port.