Hello everyone, it is 11:07 AM US time, 11:07 PM China time on Sunday May 23rd. I apologize in advance for the length of this blog, but it will cover a lot about Hangzhou and Zhejiang University. Hangzhou has several nicknames, including "City of Paradise" and "Heaven City." It is truly beautiful, and the smog is not nearly as bad as in Shanghai. Trees, shrubs, and grass line the city streets. Bamboo forests can be found from time to time, and canals and waterways are everywhere. All of the photos uploaded on this entry are from the University campus; I haven't yet had a chance to take photos of the city outside of the University. We were given a warm welcome at the university and taken to our rooms. The rooms are small, but surprisingly nice.
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