Insights
- The best temples in Hangzhou beyond Lingyin SiHangzhou’s religious heritage extends far beyond the celebrated halls of Lingyin Si. Around West Lake, in the tea hills south of the city, and along the Grand…
- A self-guided walk through Hefang Street and QinghefangHangzhou’s historic southern city center is best explored at walking pace. Around Hefang Street and Qinghefang Historic and Cultural District, old shops,…
- How to Ride the Hangzhou Metro Like a LocalHangzhou’s metro is one of the easiest ways to move between West Lake, railway stations, shopping streets, museums, and outer districts. The network reaches…
- Planning a Multi-Day Hangzhou Itinerary and BeyondHangzhou rewards travelers who allow time for both famous landmarks and quieter local experiences. West Lake, ancient temples, tea villages, gardens, museums,…
- The History Of Hangzhou’s Famous Silk UmbrellasHangzhou’s silk umbrellas belong to the same cultural landscape as West Lake, Longjing tea, classical gardens, and the city’s long silk tradition. Light,…
- A Guide to Hangzhou’s Subway Art and Station DecorationsHangzhou’s metro is more than a practical way to move between West Lake, historic streets, museums, and railway stations. Its platforms, concourses, wall…
- How to Visit Meijiawu Tea Village for a Tasting ExperienceMeijiawu Tea Village lies among the green hills west of Hangzhou and is one of the city’s best places to experience Longjing tea at its source. The village is…
- The Best Running Routes Around West LakeWest Lake gives runners an unusually varied setting: calm water, willow-lined paths, historic bridges, wooded hills, gardens, and tea plantations all fit…
- Hangzhou Dialect Phrases Every Traveler Can UseHangzhou is a Mandarin-speaking city with a distinct local voice. In markets, neighborhood restaurants, tea villages, and older residential areas, you may hear…
- How to take a private tour of the Lingyin Temple grottoesThe Lingyin Temple grottoes are among Hangzhou’s most distinctive cultural sights. The carvings are found at Feilai Feng, or Flying Peak, a forested limestone…