Insights
- Shopping the Old Lanes of Qinghefang in HangzhouQinghefang Ancient Street sits on the southern edge of Hangzhou's old quarter, tucked between the lake-side bustle and the quieter lanes that lead toward Wu…
- Five standout dumpling shops walking distance from West LakeHangzhou sits at the edge of West Lake like a painting that refuses to stay still. Willow branches trail across the water, lotus flowers open through the…
- Hangzhou Metro from the Airport to West Lake: A Practical GuideHangzhou has quietly become one of mainland China's most rewarding city breaks, and for Australians weighing up a short-haul Asia trip it offers something…
- A Visitor's Guide to the China National Tea Museum in HangzhouTucked into the rolling greenery west of West Lake, the China National Tea Museum is the kind of cultural stop that surprises first-time visitors to Hangzhou.…
- A Day Trip Itinerary for Hangzhou Botanical GardenHangzhou's botanical garden sits on the northern foothills of West Lake, tucked between the water and a series of low green hills. For Australian travellers…
- Photographing Leifeng Pagoda at the best time of dayLeifeng Pagoda rises from the southern shore of West Lake like a layered exclamation point against the Hangzhou skyline, and for visiting photographers it…
- Planning a self-guided walk around Six Harmonies PagodaThe Six Harmonies Pagoda area occupies a scenic stretch of southern Hangzhou beside the Qiantang River. It combines a major Song-dynasty monument with wooded…
- How to Use Hangzhou’s Grand Canal Ferry SystemHangzhou’s Grand Canal ferry system offers a relaxed way to travel between the city centre and the historic northern canal district. Usually known locally as…
- The best times of day to visit Lingyin Temple for fewer crowdsLingyin Temple is one of Hangzhou’s most rewarding cultural sights, but the experience changes dramatically with the clock. The complex, set among wooded hills…
- A guide to the West Lake Museum's permanent collectionHangzhou has long drawn visitors with its willow-lined shores, temple bell-rings, and a tea culture that feels worlds away from the espresso bars of Sydney or…