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- 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…
- A Guide to the China National Tea Museum’s Outdoor GardensSet among the tea hills west of Hangzhou, the China National Tea Museum offers a quieter way to understand one of China’s most influential drinks. Its outdoor…
- The Best Hiking Trails in Wushan Hill AreaWushan Hill rises between West Lake and Hangzhou’s old city centre, making it one of the most convenient places in the city for a proper walk in nature. Its…
- How To Take A Calligraphy Workshop In Hangzhou’s Cultural CentresHangzhou offers an unusually approachable way to encounter Chinese culture through the brush. A calligraphy workshop can be a quiet one-hour activity near West…