Insights
- Six Harmonies Pagoda: History, Design and the Qiantang RiverOn the southern edge of Hangzhou, the Six Harmonies Pagoda rises from Yuelun Hill above the Qiantang River. Its layered eaves, warm brickwork and elevated…
- How to plan a family-friendly day at Hangzhou ZooHangzhou Zoo offers an easy break from the city’s busy shopping streets and a manageable wildlife experience for families visiting Zhejiang Province. Set among…
- A Practical Guide to Hangzhou’s Night MarketsWhen daylight fades over West Lake, Hangzhou shifts into a livelier rhythm. Streets that seem devoted to sightseeing during the day fill with sizzling woks,…
- The best places to watch the sunset from Solitary HillSolitary Hill, or Gushan, is one of the most atmospheric places beside Hangzhou’s West Lake. The low, wooded peninsula reaches into the water between the…
- How to visit the Tomb of Yue Fei and learn its historyThe Tomb of Yue Fei is one of Hangzhou’s most powerful historical sites. Set beside the northern shore of West Lake, the mausoleum and Yue Fei Temple honour a…
- A Guide To Xixi National Wetland Park Boat RoutesXixi National Wetland Park is a peaceful change of pace from Hangzhou’s busy shopping streets and the celebrated scenery of West Lake. Its waterways pass…
- Autumn Leaf Viewing Around West Lake in HangzhouAutumn gives Hangzhou a softer, cooler character. The lotus ponds have faded, the summer humidity has eased, and the paths around West Lake fill with gold,…
- 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…