Insights
- 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…
- 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…