Win a free trip to Hangzhou for your intl friends

Who will become  the final 10 Hangzhou seekers?

Your recommendation matters!

10位Hangzhou Seeker?

As part of the "Hangzhou, A Window to China's 5,000-year Civilization" initiative, the Hangzhou International Communication Center（HZICC） has launched its invitation of 10 international friends to be "Hangzhou Seekers" for a week-long, fully funded immersive exploration of the city. Numerous inquiries and recommendations from home and abroad have poured in. Below are answers to some common questions. Feel free to use these when promoting the event:

Not a typical tour, but an immersive cultural experiment.

Three Key Experiences:

Eligibility Criteria for Recommended Seekers:
1. Foreign nationals who have never visited Hangzhou (fluent in English prefered).
2. From cities with rich historical heritage or UNESCO sites.
3. Passionate about history and culture, open to diverse civilizations.
4. Skilled in sharing experiences via writing, photography, or vlogs.
5. Available to participate fully from June 8 to 14.

Benefits for Selected Seekers:
1. Fully funded trip: Round-trip flights, accommodation, and meals.
2. Bilingual support: English-Chinese interpretation throughout.

3. Global exposure: Professional media coverage and collaboration opportunities to amplify personal influence.

How to Recommend:  Direct recommendation:
Scan the QR code on the poster and submit basic info. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly.

Self-nomination: Post a video/text on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, or X (Twitter) with #5000YearsHangzhou and tag @Hangzhoufeel, or email applications to hangzhoufeel@126.com

- A Mexican entrepreneur, Gerardo, was recommended by his  long-term business partner Cathy. Having not visited China in over 20 years, he hopes to rediscover the country through Hangzhou.
- Aifer, a Pakistani student in Hangzhou, urged her sister Ejaz (a 19-year-old poet in London) to apply, believing the city’s poetic charm would inspire her.
- Wu Huina, a 60-year-old backpacker, plans to invite fellow travelers on Europe’s pilgrimage routes to join this "5,000-year journey."

- Angelina "Sugar" Zhang, a U.S.-based influencer with millions of followers, aims to showcase Hangzhou’s modern vibrancy through vlogs.

- Dr. David Miano, a historian specializing in ancient civilizations, seeks to explore Hangzhou’s historical depth.

- Natalia, a globetrotter from Moldova who has visited 163 countries, expressed excitement: "Hangzhou’s timeless allure promises a journey across eras!"

Thank you to all recommenders—your words are Hangzhou’s golden ticket to the world.

Journalist: Wang Jiao, Chen Miaolin
Editor: Fang Jingyi
Senior editor: Zhou Ji, Li Zheng
Source: Hangzhoufeel