By Dr. Jessie Voigts, 24 July, 2017 Visiting Marco Polo's Favorite City in China Hangzhou, the capital and largest city of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China, is home to more than 8-million residents and located just 50 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed train. Xixi Wetland Park (above and below) Tags China travel travel tips Stephanie Oswald Hangzhou