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- 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,…
- A guide to the Hangzhou Children’s Palace and its programsThe Hangzhou Children’s Palace is a public youth activity center where local children take part in classes, clubs, cultural events, and holiday activities. It…
- Romantic sunset picnic spots in HangzhouHangzhou is especially appealing at the end of the day, when West Lake reflects the last gold of the sun and the city begins to soften around it. A picnic adds…
- How to Visit the Former Residence of Su Dongpo in HangzhouThe former residence of Su Dongpo is one of Hangzhou’s most meaningful literary landmarks. Su Shi, better known by his literary name Su Dongpo, served as…