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- Hefang Street Hangzhou Shopping Snacks And SouvenirsHefang Street is one of Hangzhou’s most enjoyable places to experience the city’s older commercial character. Set beside Wushan Mountain and close to the…
- A Day Trip from Hangzhou to the Water Town of WuzhenWuzhen is one of the most rewarding excursions from Hangzhou for travelers who want to see a different side of Jiangnan, the historic region south of the lower…
- A Self-Guided Day Among Hangzhou’s Longjing Tea FieldsThe Longjing tea plantations stretch across the green hills west of Hangzhou, where narrow paths pass tea gardens, village homes, wooded valleys, springs, and…
- The ultimate guide to Hangzhou’s tea culture and Longjing VillageHangzhou’s tea culture is rooted in the landscapes around West Lake, where misty hills, spring water, bamboo groves, and carefully tended gardens create the…
- Where To Eat Authentic Hangzhou Cuisine Near West LakeHangzhou’s food culture is closely tied to the landscapes around West Lake. Freshwater fish, Longjing tea, seasonal vegetables, bamboo shoots, lotus root, and…
- The White Snake Legend Along West Lake’s Broken BridgeWest Lake in Hangzhou is celebrated for its calm water, wooded hills, causeways, temples, and historic gardens. It is also the setting for one of China’s…
- A complete guide to Leifeng PagodaLeifeng Pagoda is one of Hangzhou’s most recognizable landmarks, rising above the southern shore of West Lake from Sunset Hill. Its elegant outline, lakeside…
- Exploring Lingyin Temple in HangzhouExploring the Lingyin Temple: A Guide to the Monastery of Soul’s Retreat begins with one of Hangzhou’s most atmospheric cultural experiences. Set among…
- Temples That Reveal Hangzhou’s Spiritual HeritageHangzhou’s temples are woven into the city’s landscapes, history, and daily rhythms. Some stand beside West Lake beneath wooded hills, while others occupy…
- The Best Time of Year to Visit Hangzhou’s West LakeHangzhou’s West Lake changes character with the calendar. Mist softens the water in spring, lotus flowers brighten summer viewpoints, autumn brings clear skies…