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Hangchow lies at the head of the large estuary of that name, which is, however, too shallow for navigation by steamers.

It is well for Shanghai to be allied with Soochow, Hangchow, and Nanking, and not to permit itself to be a refuge for bad men.

The Sung fixed their capital at Nanking and afterwards at Hangchow.

Hangchow, we are told, was one of the most prosperous of the strictly Chinese cities, and after seeing this town we can believe it.

Chung Wang saw his chance, and while the Imperialists were rejoicing in Hangchow at its recovery, he hastened back by forced marches, and fell upon the besieging army.