Hangzhou Hometown of silk

Hangzhou is known as the hometown of silk. The China National Silk Museum established in Hangzhou, is the largest of its kind in China.

Located at the foot of the Jade Emporer Hill just beside the West Lake, and wattle total construction area of 7, 000 sq. m. , the museum has altogether eight exhibitior halls. On display are the silk-related history, culture. documents, folk customs mulberry-planting and cocoon-breading, various kinds of mulberry trees and cocoons, weaving machines as well as the whole process of silk production from refining, dyeing, printing to the final cleaning-up. The modem high-quality silo products and arts and crafts are also on display.

Built in 970 A. D. the Pagoda of Six Harmonies, a wood-and-brick structure, is a national cultural importance Located on the Yulun Hill by the Qiantang River, the pagoda was said to have been built to press down the evil of the river tidal bore. Renovations at different periods, have kept the wood structure's original octagonal shape. is 59. 89 m. high, has thirteen eaves but only seven stories inside, with spiral staircase leading to the top. Perched on each floor visitors may have a breathtaking experience and enjoy a broad view of the Qiantang River that runs down from the far distance.