Shangcheng District () is an urban district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
History The district lies beside Hangzhou's famous West Lake and includes the territory of the former imperial Chinese cities of Qiantang and Lin'an, the imperial capital of the Song dynasty from 1138 to 1276. Hangzhou's four imperial academies were located here. They were the Wansong Academy now a park), the Ziyang Academy now Ziyang Primary School), the Qiushi Academy now Zhejiang University), and the Zongwen Academy now Zhangzhou No.10 High School).
Present The district government is located on 3 Huimin Rd. The district hosts the headquarters of military region in the province and is also known for its prison where political prisoners such as Zhu Yufu are incarcerated. Some prominent schools are located nearby, including the China Academy of Art, Hangzhou Second High School, and Hangzhou Fourth High School.
Administrative divisions Subdistricts: Qingpo Subdistrict (清波街道), Hubin Subdistrict (湖滨街道), Xiaoying Subdistrict (小营街道), Nanxing Subdistrict (南星街道), Ziyang Subdistrict (紫阳街道), Wangjiang Subdistrict (望江街道)
Honors Honorary TitleGrant InstitutionGrant Time National Harmonious Community Construction Demonstration City Ministry of Civil AffairsJanuary 2013National "Swimming Town"State Sports General Administration April 2001 National Science and Technology Progress Demonstration City (District, County) Ministry of Science and TechnologyMarch 20042011 Zhejiang Province to create an advanced unit of work in the county (city, district) Zhejiang Provincial Committee August 2012Double model city() Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee,Zhejiang Government, Military RegionJuly 2014Zhejiang Province Sports County (City, District)Zhejiang GovernmentDecember 2011
Religion The local people believe in Buddhism, Taoism, Catholicism and Protestantism. Haichao Temple is one of the most famous Buddhist temples in the area.
References
External links Official website of Shangcheng District Government