Hangzhou, the ancient capital of the two dynasties, was once the capital of Wu Yueguo and the Southern Song Dynasty. Because of its beautiful scenery, it is known as "paradise on earth". Due to the convenience of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal and trade ports, as well as its own developed silk and grain industries, Hangzhou was once an important commercial distribution center in history.

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Hangzhou is rich in natural products and is known as "Land of Abundance", "Land of Silk" and "Paradise on Earth". Agricultural production conditions are unique, and there are many kinds of crops, trees and livestock. More than 260 varieties of fruits, tea mulberry and flowers have been planted. Hangzhou sericulture and West Lake Longjing tea are famous all over the country. ? The forest area of the whole city is 16352700 mu, and the forest coverage rate is 64.77%. ?

National first-class terrestrial wildlife 10 species, and second-class terrestrial wildlife 64 species. There are 3 species of national first-class protected plants and 2 species of second-class protected plants 18. Mineral resources include large and medium-sized nonmetal and metal deposits. The bloodstone produced in Lin 'an and Changhua is a collection stone and treasure in Yin Shi.

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Baidu Encyclopedia-Hangzhou