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- A weekend guide to Hangzhou’s flower and bird marketHangzhou’s weekend flower and bird market offers a lively change of pace from the city’s famous lake views, pagodas, and tea gardens. Stalls filled with…
- The History of Su Causeway and Its Six BridgesSu Causeway is one of the defining landscapes of West Lake in Hangzhou. Stretching across the lake from north to south, it combines a long tree-lined path with…
- How to Take a Water Bus on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand CanalThe Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal reaches Hangzhou through a historic waterway lined with museums, former warehouses, bridges, temples, and lively…
- Museums and Cultural Sites in Hangzhou’s Gongshu DistrictGongshu District offers a different view of Hangzhou from the famous gardens and causeways around West Lake. Its identity is shaped by the Beijing-Hangzhou…
- Where to find the best Dragon Well tea in Longjing VillageLongjing Village lies in the hills southwest of Hangzhou, where tea gardens cover the slopes between West Lake and the wider Xihu district. The village is…
- 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,…