ShangchengDistrict is the central urban area of Hangzhou. Meanwhile, it is themain carrier of this famous historical city. Such advantagedgeographical superiority makes it a flourishing area clustered with raretreasures and numerous merchants and the center of the social economicactivities of Hangzhou in all ages.
Although being the smallest urban area of Hangzhou, occupyingonly 26km2, it harbors the site of the Southern Song Imperial City andembraces countless memories of old Hangzhou. The ancient bridges andwells as well as the old streets and lanes here still keep the traces ofthe old days. To many old Hangzhounese, only an urban area likeShangcheng District, which owns a history of 800 years, can represent“the taste of Hangzhou”.
Many people may think that “old” and “small” will hugely limitthe development of a city. However, through the active innovation ofintegrating between old town protection and industrial development overthe years, Shangcheng District has sought out a new set of measures of“comprehensive protection and organic update” and has found the perfectbalance point between the effective protection and rational utilizationof historical and cultural heritages and the development of theindustries which improves people’s livelihoods.
Byfreshening historic culture with new vigor in industrial integration andproviding industries with well-grounded confidence on the basis ofprofound culture, we believe that there are infinite possibilities ofthe renascence of old town. Here we’ve got both beautiful sceneries andprecious treasures.
Shangcheng District has been putting great efforts to buildindustrial development platforms of international standards: 1km2 GreatHubin Business Area, 2km2 Fund Town of the South of Yuhuang Mountainsand 3km2 Wangjiang New Town.
The Hubin Business Area is next to the West Lake, a worldcultural heritage. It will be developed into “the most appealingbusiness area” which possesses a batch of flagship stores ofworld-renowned brands like Apple as the main body. The Fund Town of theSouth of Yuhuang Mountains, which is located at the south of YuhuangMountains and the north of Qiantang River, is rising powerfully. It willbe the largest characteristic small town of China accumulating capitalsover one trillion within three years. The location of Wangjiang NewTown is originally the largest shanty town of Hangzhou. More than100,000 people will live here in the future. The environment which issuitable both for living and business also attracts Cisco, a Fortune Top500 enterprise, to locate its headquarter here.
The holding of the G20 Summit is a new opportunity forHangzhou. As the window and living room of Hangzhou, Shangcheng Districtwill demonstrate its image with the most elegant environment, the mostharmonious atmosphere, the most civilized behaviors and the mostsuperior service.
We will endeavor to build Songyun Small Town of Wushan andWuliu Lane Historical Neighborhood, meanwhile promote the qualities ofscenic spots such as Qinghefang, Wuliu Lane, Xiaoying • Jiangnan RedLane, Hubin Business Area, Fund Town of the South of Yuhuang Mountainsas well as Fenghuang Cultural and Creative Small Town to create a neat,comfortable, safe and ordered tourism atmosphere and comprehensivelypromote the image and taste of Shangcheng District.
Hospitableresidents of Shangcheng District are willing to welcome friends fromall over the world with beautiful flowers next spring.
Miao chenchao Secretary of Shangcheng District
