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- Aquatic Gyms And Pools With West Lake ViewsHangzhou is famous for bridges, lotus ponds and long waterfront walks, yet the lake can also shape a more active itinerary. A swim before breakfast, a lane…
- How to Take a Calligraphy Class in Hangzhou’s Art DistrictsHangzhou is an excellent place to study Chinese calligraphy because the art remains closely connected to everyday culture. Ink, paper, brushes and seal carving…
- A Guide to Jiangyangfan Ecological Park for BirdwatchingJiangyangfan Ecological Park is a quiet wetland landscape on the southern side of Hangzhou’s West Lake scenic area. Its reed beds, ponds, woodland edges and…
- The Best Local Bakeries for Hangzhou-Style PastriesHangzhou’s pastry culture is built around delicate rice cakes, fragrant osmanthus, sesame, lotus root and seasonal fillings rather than the laminated…
- How to Visit Qianjiang New City’s CBD and SkyscrapersQianjiang New City is Hangzhou’s modern counterpart to the classical scenery around West Lake. Built on the south bank of the Qiantang River, the central…
- Relaxing Traditional Chinese Medicine spa experiences in HangzhouSearching for the most relaxing spa experiences with Traditional Chinese Medicine can lead travellers toward quiet rooms, warm towels and highly personal…
- Baochu Pagoda: A Hilltop Lookout Over West LakePerched on a wooded ridge just north of Hangzhou's celebrated West Lake, Baochu Pagoda rewards travellers who make the short climb with one of the finest…
- Navigating Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport with confidenceHangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport sits roughly 30 kilometres east of the West Lake basin and serves as the principal gateway for travellers heading into…
- Hangzhou Hot Pot Spots to Warm You Up When the Temperature DropsCold wind curls off West Lake from late November through February, and Hangzhou residents respond the way much of southern China does: by pulling a bubbling…
- Hangzhou Song Dynasty Town Theme Park GuideSong Dynasty Town, or Songcheng, is a large cultural theme park in southwest Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Built around the atmosphere of the Northern Song…