Surrounded by towering ancient trees, Hangzhou History Museum is located at No.18 Liangdaoshan foothill near by the City God temple and Hefangjie Qing Dynasties Ancient Street. It covers an area of 1.3 million square meters (321 acres), with a building area of nearly 7,000 square meters (2 acres). Formally opened in October 8th, 2010, the museum is a comprehensive museum, reflecting Hangzhou's history.