Insights
- The History and Architecture of the Lingyin Temple GrottoesNestled at the foot of Feilai Feng (Flying Arrival Peak) just outside Hangzhou, the Lingyin Temple Grottoes form one of China's most spiritually charged…
- A practical guide to using Hangzhou's public bicycle systemHangzhou's bicycle-sharing network is one of the largest of its kind in the world, with bright clusters of bikes on suburban corners, train stations, metro…
- How to eat your way through Hefang Street night marketHefang Street, known in Chinese as Qinghefang Old Street, winds through the southern edge of Hangzhou's historic centre just a short walk from West Lake. By…
- Wushan Hills hiking routes overlooking HangzhouThe Wushan Hills rise just southwest of Hangzhou's city centre, forming a long ridgeline that locals have walked for centuries. From these wooded slopes, the…
- A Rainy Day At The Zhejiang Provincial MuseumRain can change the mood of a Hangzhou visit without ruining it. West Lake becomes quieter, the willow trees shine with water, and the Zhejiang Provincial…
- Shopping the Old Lanes of Qinghefang in HangzhouQinghefang Ancient Street sits on the southern edge of Hangzhou's old quarter, tucked between the lake-side bustle and the quieter lanes that lead toward Wu…
- Five standout dumpling shops walking distance from West LakeHangzhou sits at the edge of West Lake like a painting that refuses to stay still. Willow branches trail across the water, lotus flowers open through the…
- Hangzhou Metro from the Airport to West Lake: A Practical GuideHangzhou has quietly become one of mainland China's most rewarding city breaks, and for Australians weighing up a short-haul Asia trip it offers something…
- A Visitor's Guide to the China National Tea Museum in HangzhouTucked into the rolling greenery west of West Lake, the China National Tea Museum is the kind of cultural stop that surprises first-time visitors to Hangzhou.…
- A Day Trip Itinerary for Hangzhou Botanical GardenHangzhou's botanical garden sits on the northern foothills of West Lake, tucked between the water and a series of low green hills. For Australian travellers…