Commerce and tourism combined to serene effect

Say what you will about the alleged fake fireworks at the opening ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics, the West Lake Expo proved that China can stage an amazing firework display.



The 9th West Lake Expo opened on Oct. 25 at the port city of Hangzhou in Zhejiang, China, and was highlighted by an Olympic-proportion firework display that almost looked unreal because it was really a spectacle. Fortunately we’ve got pictures.

2008 West Lake Expo in Hangzhou, China

The West Lake Expo is China’s showcase of products, services, and cultural attractions that can be found across the Zhejiang Province—a combination of commercial and cultural exhibitions in a port city known for natural sceneries and historical heritage.


The old city of Hangzhou in China is the center of commerce and industry in the Zhejiang Province. The city is modern and comfortable, yet there is a rustic air hanging in the air that comes from the scenic West Lake and Qiantang River. Among the recognitions received by Hangzhou is its inclusion in the Top 10 Chinese Cities.


With commerce, culture, and history thriving in Hangzhou, tourism makes the city one of China’s key destinations. There is a wide selection of business-class suites and five-star hotels in Hangzhou China because the city caters to almost any kinds of travelers on a business, family, or leisure trip.


One accommodation provider in Hangzhou, China, called the Lakeview Hotel, capitalizes on its lakeside location to attract guests. Backdropped by the West Lake, the hotel in China of Lakeview provides an ideal jump off point to what the city of Hangzhou has to offer.


Like most districts near a body of water, the location of Lakeview Hotel in Hangzhou is where the old city has taken its roots. Centers of commercial and culture, like the Lin Yin Temple, the WTC Exhibition and Convention Center, and the Great Hall of the People, are in the vicinity of the hotel in Hangzhou of Lakeview.


Scenic, comfortable, and at the center of commerce and culture, Hangzhou is like being in a candy store for most travelers interested in China.

2008 West Lake Expo in Hangzhou, China

2008 West Lake Expo in Hangzhou, China