Hangzhou - The City of Heaven

"It is the greatest city that may be found in the world, where so many pleasures may be found that one fancies himself to be in Paradise" - Marco Polo arriving in Hangzhou, a city he claims to be like Venice, but a more high evolved version of his native city. (Photos from my Hangzhou trip 2011)

My latest read about the Silk Road - Marco Polo! Very fascinating book. On my travel wish list - The Silk Road!

My latest read about the Silk Road - Marco Polo!  Very fascinating book.  On my travel wish list - The Silk Road!