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- A Practical Guide to Leifeng Pagoda at NightLeifeng Pagoda is one of Hangzhou’s most recognizable landmarks, rising above the southern shore of West Lake. In daylight, visitors come for the architecture,…
- How to Visit the Hangzhou National Silk MuseumThe Hangzhou National Silk Museum offers one of the clearest ways to understand the history, craft, and cultural influence of Chinese silk. Located south of…
- Affordable Hangzhou attractions for culture, scenery, and local lifeHangzhou is one of China’s easiest cities to explore on a modest budget. Its most famous landscape, West Lake, is open to the public, while historic streets,…
- A guide to the Pagoda of the Six Harmonies: architecture and symbolismThe Pagoda of the Six Harmonies, or Liuhe Pagoda, stands on Yuelun Hill beside the Qiantang River in southwest Hangzhou. Its tall silhouette, layered eaves,…
- How to Navigate Hangzhou During Chinese National HolidayHangzhou becomes one of China’s busiest destinations during the National Day holiday, usually celebrated from October 1 to 7. The week, often called Golden…
- The Best Places to Try Beggar’s Chicken in HangzhouHangzhou’s beggar’s chicken is a memorable way to experience the city’s culinary heritage. Known locally as 叫花鸡 (jiào huā jī), the dish traditionally consists…
- A Guide to the Hangzhou Grand Theatre and Cultural PerformancesThe Hangzhou Grand Theatre is one of the city’s most distinctive modern cultural landmarks. Set beside the Qiantang River in Qianjiang New Town, it offers a…
- Hangzhou’s Historic City Wall And The Gates That RemainHangzhou is often imagined through the calm waters of West Lake, the gardens of the Southern Song, and the green hills rising behind the city. Long before…
- How to Take a Day Trip to Qiandao Lake from HangzhouQiandao Lake, or Thousand Island Lake, is one of Zhejiang’s most rewarding excursions from Hangzhou. The vast reservoir is known for clear water, forested…
- A Guide to the Former Residence of Lu You and His PoetryLu You (1125–1210) was one of the most prolific poets of China’s Southern Song dynasty. He wrote about patriotism, aging, rural life, landscapes, family…