Insights
- Tangqi Ancient Town And Its Canal LifeAbout 20 kilometers north of central Hangzhou, Tangqi Ancient Town offers a quieter way to experience the Grand Canal and the water-town traditions of northern…
- Hubin Through Time: Hangzhou’s Lakeside Urban RevivalHubin, meaning “by the lake,” occupies the eastern edge of West Lake in central Hangzhou. Today it is known for broad promenades, shopping streets, public…
- How to spend a rainy day in Hangzhou’s indoor attractionsRain changes the rhythm of a Hangzhou visit, but it does not have to cancel your plans. Wet weather can make West Lake quieter, museums more atmospheric, and…
- A guide to Hangzhou opera and traditional Yue opera performancesHangzhou’s performing arts scene brings together the elegance of classical Chinese theatre, the soft melodies of Yue opera, and large-scale productions staged…
- The Best Hotels Near West Lake for Every BudgetChoosing where to stay in Hangzhou can shape the entire trip. West Lake covers a large area, and the best location depends on whether you want sunrise walks,…
- A Guide To Hangzhou’s Coastal Climate And Best Times To VisitHangzhou sits at the southern end of the Grand Canal and beside the broad Hangzhou Bay, giving the city a humid subtropical monsoon climate. Although it is not…
- Birdwatching Highlights in Xixi National Wetland ParkXixi National Wetland Park offers a quieter side of Hangzhou, where narrow waterways, reed beds, ponds, wooded banks, and traditional villages create a rich…
- From Xiaoshan Airport to Hangzhou’s West LakeArriving at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is generally straightforward, provided you know which terminal exit, transport line, and payment method to…
- A guide to Lingyin Temple’s Feilai Feng grottoesWest of Hangzhou, the Feilai Feng grottoes form one of China’s most remarkable open-air collections of Buddhist sculpture. The carvings are set into limestone…
- Family Adventures Around Hangzhou Beyond West LakeHangzhou is often introduced through West Lake, its historic causeways, and the streets around the city center. Yet families who travel a little farther find a…