Insights
- Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum in HangzhouThe Zhejiang Science and Technology Museum offers a practical indoor experience for visitors who want to explore science, engineering, and everyday technology…
- Where to Find Great Ice Cream and Soft Serve in HangzhouHangzhou is famous for Longjing tea, lotus ponds, shaded gardens, and West Lake scenery, but its dessert culture also rewards travelers with a sweet tooth.…
- How to experience the Dragon Boat Festival on West LakeThe Dragon Boat Festival, known in China as Duanwu, brings a distinctive rhythm to Hangzhou. The holiday falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the lunar…
- A Guide to Hangzhou Global Fashion Center and ShoppingHangzhou is known for West Lake, Longjing tea, silk, and historic gardens, yet the city also has a fast-moving fashion trade with deep local roots. The…
- The history of Hangzhou’s famous poets and their writing spotsHangzhou has long attracted writers who found in its water, hills, temples, and gardens a landscape worthy of careful attention. West Lake was more than a…
- How to Photograph West Lake at Golden HourWest Lake changes character as the sun lowers behind Hangzhou’s western hills. Morning calm gives way to warm reflections, long shadows, and a soft glow across…
- A guide to Hangzhou Baoshui Pagoda and its viewsRising above the northern shore of West Lake, Hangzhou’s Baoshui Pagoda is one of the city’s most recognizable landmarks. The name is also written as Baochu…
- 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…