Insights
- Where to Buy Beautiful Silk Products in HangzhouHangzhou has been associated with silk production for centuries, and the city remains one of the best places in China to shop for silk scarves, clothing,…
- How to Visit Jingci Temple and Hear the Evening BellJingci Temple stands at the southern edge of West Lake, beneath Nanping Mountain and close to Leifeng Pagoda. Its setting is one of Hangzhou’s most…
- Longwu Tea Village: Tea Fields, Forest Paths, and Local FlavorLongwu Tea Village lies in the green hills southwest of central Hangzhou, where tea gardens rise between wooded slopes, quiet lanes, and small rural…
- The Top Tea Houses for a Traditional Gongfu Tea CeremonyHangzhou is closely associated with tea, especially the delicate green leaves grown around West Lake. A visit to a local tea house offers more than a tasting:…
- How to find the best views of the Qiantang River from the shoreThe Qiantang River gives Hangzhou a second scenic identity beyond the calm waters and causeways of West Lake. Its broad channel, bridges, wooded slopes, modern…
- A Guide to Hangzhou International Expo Center and EventsHangzhou International Expo Center is one of the city’s major venues for trade fairs, conventions, cultural programs, and large corporate gatherings. Set in…
- The History of Hangzhou’s Drum Tower and Its Urban RoleHangzhou’s Drum Tower, or Gulou, is a compact landmark with a history that reaches into the city’s political, military, and commercial life. Its drums once…
- How to Plan a Multi-Day Hangzhou Itinerary for First-Time VisitorsHangzhou is easiest to appreciate when its famous sights are balanced with quieter neighborhoods, regional food, tea country, and time beside West Lake.…
- Hangzhou East Railway Station Connections Made SimpleHangzhou East Railway Station is the city’s principal high-speed rail gateway and one of Zhejiang’s most useful transport hubs. Known locally as Hangzhou Dong…
- The Best Routes For A Morning Jog Around West LakeWest Lake is at its most inviting in the early morning, when the water is calm, the air is cooler, and the paths are less crowded. A jog here can combine…