Insights
- Morning Tai Chi Beside Hangzhou’s West LakeAt first light, West Lake changes character. The tour groups have not yet arrived, the water reflects the hazy outlines of hills and pagodas, and local…
- A Guide To Hangzhou Library’s Rare Book CollectionHangzhou is widely associated with West Lake, Longjing tea and graceful Song-era landscapes, yet the city’s cultural life also extends into libraries and…
- How to Travel from Hangzhou to Wuzhen by Public BusWuzhen Water Town is one of the most accessible ancient towns near Hangzhou, with whitewashed houses, stone bridges, narrow canals and covered waterways that…
- Rooftop Bars with West Lake Views in HangzhouHangzhou’s rooftop drinking scene is more polished than rowdy, with lakefront hotel lounges, elevated terraces and compact cocktail bars taking priority over…
- A Full Day Among Longjing Tea Fields And TemplesLongjing Village sits in the green hills southwest of Hangzhou, close enough to West Lake for an easy day trip but far enough from the city centre to feel…
- A practical guide to Hangzhou’s Olympic Sports CenterHangzhou’s Olympic Sports Center, widely known as the Lotus, is a landmark sporting complex on the south bank of the Qiantang River. Its white, petal-like roof…
- Traditional Chinese Medicine Souvenirs In HangzhouFor travellers seeking the best traditional Chinese medicine shops for souvenirs, Hangzhou offers a more meaningful choice than a generic airport gift. Its…
- How to visit the Tomb of Yue Fei and what it symbolizesThe Tomb of Yue Fei stands beside the northern shore of West Lake in Hangzhou, within the grounds commonly known as Yuewang Temple. It is both a historic…
- Hangzhou's Loft 49 street art: a photogenic industrial rebirthHangzhou, long celebrated for West Lake and classical Chinese painting, has quietly built a parallel reputation for bold contemporary murals. Tucked into the…
- A hands-on guide to Beggar's Chicken cooking classes in HangzhouBeggar's Chicken carries a certain romance that few dishes manage to match. A whole bird is wrapped in lotus leaves, encased in clay, and slow-cooked until the…