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- Sunrise viewpoints around West Lake in HangzhouWest Lake changes character before the city fully wakes. The water reflects pale gold, mist gathers near the wooded hills, and the first light reveals pagodas,…
- How to Visit the Tea Museum and Its Tasting RoomsHangzhou’s tea culture is closely tied to the hills around West Lake, where Longjing tea has been cultivated for centuries. A visit to the China National Tea…
- A Guide to Hangzhou’s Art Districts And Creative SpacesHangzhou is widely associated with West Lake, classical gardens, tea plantations, and historic temples, yet the city also has a lively contemporary art scene.…
- The Legend of the White Snake in HangzhouFew Chinese folk tales are as closely associated with a city as the story of the White Snake is with Hangzhou. Its landscapes of misty water, arched bridges,…
- A Scenic Day Trip From Hangzhou to the Fuchun RiverThe Fuchun River offers a refreshing change from Hangzhou’s urban sights. Flowing through green hills, tea-growing country, and historic market towns, the…
- A Guide to the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center and Its ArchitectureOn the southern bank of the Qiantang River, the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Center forms one of the city’s most recognizable modern landmarks. Its main stadium,…
- The Best Places to See Cherry Blossoms in HangzhouSpring transforms Hangzhou into a landscape of pale pink and white blossoms, especially around West Lake, wooded hills, botanical gardens, and historic…
- Finding Authentic Street Food At Wushan Night MarketWushan Night Market is one of the most enjoyable places to explore Hangzhou after sunset. Near Wushan Square and the historic Qinghefang area, the market…
- 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…