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ehangzhou.gov.cn| Updated: April 22, 2020 L M S

Happiest City in China

In December 2019, Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang province, made the 2019 list of China's top 10 happiest cities, according to an index report released at the 2019 Chinese Happy City Forum held in Guangzhou, Guangdong province on Nov 25.

As the only city to have appeared on the list for 13 consecutive years, Hangzhou was granted the special honorary title of "demonstration city for happiness" by the organizing committee of the forum.

Top E-commerce City in China

Hangzhou ranked first among Chinese cities in terms of e-commerce strength in 2019, according to a report by Dolphin Think Tank.

Global Top 100 International Conference Destination

According to a ranking released by the International Congress and Convention Association in 2018, Hangzhou came in 97th globally as a conference destination and was third among Chinese mainland cities, closely following Beijing and Shanghai.

The city is now looking to become a leading destination for international conferences and conventions.

National Ecological Garden City

Hangzhou stood out from among more than 300 "national garden cities" and was officially recognized as the "national ecological garden city" by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development in 2017. 

Top 50 Places to Go around the World 

In January 2016, Hangzhou was selected by the New York Times as one of the “Top 50 Places to Go around the World in 2016”.

Most Appealing Chinese City in the Eyes of Foreigners

In April, 2016, Hangzhou was rated by the China Research Association for International Personnel Exchange and Development as the “Most Appealing Chinese City in the Eyes of Foreigners”. This was the first time Hangzhou had ranked among the top three on the list.

Among Chinese Mainland Cities Most Suitable for Entrepreneurship

In July, 2016, Hangzhou ranked 4th among the “2016 Chinese Mainland Cities Most Suitable for Entrepreneurship”. 

Most Popular "October 1 Golden Week" Destination in China

In October, 2016, Hangzhou was rated by the China Tourism Research Institute and Ctrip as the Most Popular “October 1 Golden Week” Destination in China.

China's New Smart City

In December, 2016, Hangzhou was placed at the top of the “2016 China’s New Smart City List” by the China Internet Association, Xinhua Net and Ant Financial.


     
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