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- How to Navigate Hangzhou’s Metro System Like a LocalHangzhou’s metro is the quickest way to move between West Lake, the railway stations, business districts and many residential areas. The network reaches well…
- A Walking Tour Through Qinghefang’s Historic ShopsQinghefang Ancient Street is one of Hangzhou’s best places to experience the city at walking pace. The historic shopping quarter sits at the foot of Wushan…
- Vegetarian Dining Near Lingyin Temple in HangzhouLingyin Temple sits among wooded hills west of Hangzhou, close to tea plantations, quiet ravines and the broad landscape of West Lake. A visit often takes…
- Rainy Day Museum Routes Through HangzhouRain can make West Lake look atmospheric, but a long, wet afternoon is often better spent indoors. Hangzhou has a strong museum network covering imperial…
- A guide to the Hangzhou Grand Canal and its historic bridgesThe Hangzhou section of the Beijing–Hangzhou Grand Canal reveals a different side of Zhejiang’s capital. West Lake is celebrated for elegant causeways,…
- A Practical Guide to Hangzhou Aquarium And Its Underwater TunnelHangzhou is best known for West Lake, classical gardens, Longjing tea, and historic temples, yet the city also offers an easy indoor attraction for families…
- Remembering Hangzhou’s Anti-Japanese War MemorialHangzhou is widely associated with West Lake, refined gardens, temples, tea plantations, and the landscapes celebrated by generations of poets. Yet the city…
- How to plan a trip to the Anji bamboo forest from HangzhouAnji County, in northern Zhejiang, is one of the most accessible countryside escapes from Hangzhou. Its rolling hills are covered with moso bamboo, tea…
- Hangzhou Wushan Square And Its Evening Fountain ShowWushan Square is one of Hangzhou’s liveliest public spaces, set at the northern foot of Wushan Hill in the historic Shangcheng District. It serves as a meeting…
- Where to Eat Dongpo Pork in HangzhouHangzhou’s Dongpo pork is a dish with a strong sense of place. Known locally as Dongpo rou, it is made from thick pieces of pork belly that are slowly braised…