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- Hangzhou’s Grand Canal and Historic Bridges GuideHangzhou is often introduced through the tranquil scenery of West Lake, yet another water landscape has shaped the city for centuries. The Grand Canal reaches…
- How to Visit Hu Xueyan’s Former Residence in HangzhouThe Former Residence of Hu Xueyan is one of Hangzhou’s most revealing historic houses. Set close to the old city streets near Hefang Street, this late Qing…
- Quiet Teahouses Around West LakeA quiet afternoon beside West Lake is best enjoyed slowly: a shaded seat, a small clay teapot, and enough time to watch boats move across the water. Hangzhou’s…
- Bamboo-Lined Paths Of Yunqi Bamboo ForestOn the southwestern edge of Hangzhou’s West Lake area, Yunqi Bamboo Forest offers a quieter experience than the city’s most visited lakeside viewpoints. Tall…
- Cherry Blossom Viewing In Hangzhou: A Practical Spring GuideWhen spring arrives in Hangzhou, cherry blossoms brighten lakeside paths, temple grounds, university campuses, botanical gardens, and quiet tea-growing…
- How to Celebrate the West Lake International MarathonThe West Lake International Marathon turns Hangzhou’s most celebrated landscape into a moving festival of sport, scenery, and local culture. Whether you run,…
- The Art Of Silk In Hangzhou’s MuseumsHangzhou’s relationship with silk reaches far beyond its reputation as a shopping destination. For centuries, the city’s waterways, mulberry groves, skilled…
- Exploring Qinghefang Historic Street in HangzhouQinghefang Historic Street, also written as Hefang Street, is one of Hangzhou’s most atmospheric places to experience the city’s past. South of West Lake and…
- How to Take a Day Trip to Moganshan from HangzhouA day trip to Moganshan from Hangzhou offers a refreshing change from the city’s lakeside scenery. In roughly two hours, depending on traffic and your chosen…
- Where to Stay for a West Lake View in HangzhouWaking up beside West Lake is one of Hangzhou’s most memorable travel experiences. Mist over the water, willow-lined paths, distant pagodas, and the changing…