Hangzhou

we went to Hangzhou for the weekend. It was beautiful and scenic and felt like a world away from the hustle bustle of home, although only 1 hr 20 on the train. we had first class train tickets, and a beautiful view over the Lake. There are still 12 million people in Hanzhou, but there is also a massive Lake and beautiful hills and countryside right on the doorstep. On Sunday we hired mountain bikes and cycled into the hills in search of Longjin, where 'the best tea in the world' is made. There we had a lesson in tea at the tea museum, and drank some tea in the beautiful gardens. It was great tea.

Hangzhou June 2008