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Suhang

Suhang is the region of China encompassing the cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou.

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Suhang () is the region of China encompassing the cities of Suzhou and Hangzhou (in the provinces of Jiangsu and Zhejiang, respectively).1

There is a Chinese saying that translates as "above, there is heaven; below, there is Suzhou and Hangzhou" (上有天堂, 下有蘇杭 or 上有天堂, 下有苏杭; pinyin: shàng yǒu tiāntáng, xià yǒu sūháng), referring to the legendary beauty of this region.1

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  1. Sawasdee (2024-08-07). "Indulge in the charm of Hangzhou's art and culture". Sawasdee. Retrieved 2024-11-19.