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- How to Visit Xiaoyingzhou Island in West LakeXiaoyingzhou Island is one of the most recognizable places in Hangzhou’s West Lake scenic area. Often called Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, it is known for…
- A Guide to the Hangzhou Confucius Temple and Its SchoolAway from the busiest paths around West Lake, the Hangzhou Confucius Temple offers a quieter view of the city’s intellectual and ceremonial past. Its halls,…
- Where to see spring wildflowers around HangzhouSpring brings Hangzhou’s landscapes into bloom, from the carefully planted gardens beside West Lake to the green hills beyond the city. Along quiet paths,…
- How to find the best local craft beer in HangzhouHangzhou is famous for Longjing tea, West Lake scenery, silk, temples, and refined Jiangnan cuisine. Yet the city also has a growing craft beer culture, with…
- A Practical Guide to Hangzhou’s Grand Canal Night CruiseHangzhou’s Grand Canal takes on a different character after sunset. Daylight reveals its historic bridges, warehouses, temples, and busy waterfronts, while…
- Qiantang River Bridge: History, Design, and Enduring LegacyThe Qiantang River Bridge is one of Hangzhou’s most important modern landmarks. Spanning the broad river south of West Lake, it connects the city with the…
- A Quiet Day Through Xihu District’s Hidden AlleysHangzhou’s Xihu District is best known for the broad beauty of West Lake, yet some of its most memorable experiences are found away from the main viewpoints.…
- A Guide to the Meijiawu Tea Village and Its Tasting RoomsMeijiawu Tea Village is one of the best places near Hangzhou to experience Longjing tea in the landscape where it is grown. Set among green hills west of the…
- The best places to learn about Hangzhou’s silk weaving historyHangzhou’s silk tradition is woven into the city’s landscape, economy, and cultural identity. For centuries, skilled artisans transformed locally produced silk…
- Hangzhou to Shanghai by high-speed railTravelling from Hangzhou to Shanghai by high-speed train is one of the easiest ways to connect two of eastern China’s most visited cities. The railway is fast,…