Insights
- The most scenic bridges across West LakeWest Lake is often pictured as a broad sheet of water framed by hills, pagodas, gardens, and willow-lined paths. Yet its bridges give the landscape much of its…
- A Guide to the Hangzhou History MuseumHangzhou’s past is closely tied to water, trade, religion, craftsmanship, and the changing fortunes of Zhejiang. The city grew around the Qiantang River and…
- Exploring Meijiawu village’s tea culture and mountain sceneryMeijiawu Village sits in the hills west of Hangzhou, within the wider West Lake tea-growing area of Zhejiang Province. Its slopes are closely associated with…
- How to Experience Hangzhou’s Dragon Well Tea Picking SeasonFor a few weeks each spring, the hills southwest of Hangzhou become a living landscape of tea gardens, narrow village lanes, and fresh green shoots. This is…
- A Guide to the Feilaifeng Grottoes and Buddhist CarvingsOn the western side of Hangzhou, beside Lingyin Temple, Feilaifeng rises as a wooded limestone hill filled with caves, niches, and religious sculptures. Its…
- The Best Places to See Lotus Flowers in HangzhouFrom early summer into late August, Hangzhou’s ponds and lake margins become rich with lotus blossoms. Broad green leaves spread across the water, while pink…
- How to Spend a Rainy Day in Hangzhou: Indoor AttractionsRain changes the pace of a Hangzhou trip, but it does not have to cancel your sightseeing plans. The city has museums, tea houses, historic residences,…
- A Guide to Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre and Nearby ParksHangzhou Olympic Sports Centre is one of the city’s most striking modern landmarks. Built for the 2022 Asian Games, the complex combines a large stadium,…
- The Legend of the Moon Reflected in Three PoolsWest Lake is famous for landscapes that seem to change with every shift of light. Among its most poetic scenes is Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, known in…
- Vegetarian and Vegan Dining in HangzhouHangzhou is an easy city for plant-based travelers to explore. Buddhist traditions, tea culture, seasonal produce, and the local preference for fresh…