Education
2011 Dec-30
Situated along the South-east coast of China and at the southern end of the Grand Canal of China, Hangzhou
is not only known for its beautiful landscape and comfortable climate, but also for its talents. Since ancient
times, it has aroused much appreciation and expectation among the literary gents and great minds.
As one of the cradle-lands of Chinese culture, Hangzhou has never been short of men of wisdom and talent, and
has always been strongly promoting respects for teachers and education. The city now has a wide collection of
talents in different fields and a continuingly perfecting system of teaching and education. It has produced a number
of well reputed schools and cultural persons both at home and abroad.
The former include Zhejiang University and Zhejiang University of Science and Technology.
Lu Xun (September 25, 1881 – October 19, 1936), the leading figure of modern Chinese literature
Zhu Ziqing (November 22, 1898 - August 12, 1948), a renowned Chinese poet and essayist
Ye Shengtao (28 October 1894 — 16 February 1988), a prominent author, educator and publisher
Mao Dun (July 4, 1896–March 27, 1981) , a 20th century Chinese novelist, cultural critic, and journalist
The latter include the famous scholars of Lu Xun (Zhou Shuren), Zhu Ziqing and Ye Shengtao. They started
schools or gave lectures in Hangzhou. Apart from them are the well known men of letters, for example,
Mao Dun.
Today, Hangzhou has approximately seven million inhabitants and boasts at least 20 universities, an important
emerging technology industry, and temples, pagodas, and museums acclaimed throughout China and the world.
Hangzhou offers an ideal setting for International students to engage in cultural immersion.