Too many tourists in Venice? Hangzhou has the solution!

At the first Global Mayors’ Dialogue in Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, Venice’s mayor representative, Laura Fincato, quipped about the city’s “headache” caused by the overwhelming numbers of tourists, which have caused traffic congestion and river pollution. In a lighthearted response, Hangzhou’s Mayor Yao Gaoyuan warmly invited the mayor of Venice to direct those tourists to Hangzhou. He also offered advice on adding more popular tourist spots to help even out the crowds. Check it out!