Insights
- A Guide to the Hangzhou Film and Television Culture VillageHangzhou’s film and television culture village offers a different way to experience the city’s history. Instead of viewing heritage only through preserved…
- How to Take a Day Trip to Moganshan Mountain ResortMoganshan Mountain Resort is one of the most rewarding escapes from Hangzhou for travellers who want cooler air, forest trails and a slower rural landscape.…
- Hangzhou’s Most Photogenic Alleyways and CourtyardsHangzhou is often pictured through West Lake’s broad views, arched bridges and willow-lined shores, yet some of its most memorable scenes appear in narrower…
- A Self-Guided Tour Of Hangzhou’s Historic Confucian TempleHangzhou is often associated with West Lake, tea plantations and elegant gardens, yet its cultural story also runs through education, ritual and civic life.…
- How to Visit Baochu Pagoda and the Parks Around West LakeBaochu Pagoda rises above the northern shore of West Lake, its slender silhouette set against the wooded slopes of Precious Stone Hill. The landmark is one of…
- The Best Places to Try Longjing Shrimp in HangzhouLongjing shrimp is one of Hangzhou’s signature dishes: tender freshwater prawns quickly stir-fried with young Longjing tea leaves. The flavour is clean and…
- A Seasonal Guide To Hangzhou Botanical GardenHangzhou Botanical Garden offers a quieter way to experience the city’s famous plant life. Set among wooded hills north-west of West Lake, it combines…
- How to Explore Hangzhou’s Song Dynasty Town Theme ParkSong Dynasty Town, or Songcheng, is one of Hangzhou’s most theatrical attractions. Rather than presenting a quiet historical site, it recreates the atmosphere…
- Lakeside Cafés With Views Across West LakeWest Lake is at its most enjoyable when experienced slowly. After a walk beside the water, a shaded garden, or a visit to a historic temple, stopping for…
- Getting Around Hangzhou’s Major Attractions by Public BusHangzhou’s public buses are an economical way to reach famous sights, especially when a journey extends beyond the city’s metro network. Services connect West…