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- A guide to the Xianghu Lake scenic area and its ancient bridgesXianghu Lake rests in the Xiaoshan district of Hangzhou, just southeast of the city centre in Zhejiang Province. Covering roughly three square kilometres of…
- Best places to see autumn foliage around West LakeHangzhou in late autumn transforms into a painter's palette, with maples, ginkgoes, and Chinese sweetgums igniting the shorelines of West Lake. The reflections…
- A Family Afternoon at Hangzhou Zoo Without Focusing on the PandasHangzhou Zoo sits on a forested ridge south of West Lake, occupying more than 230 hectares of hillside that rises gently toward the hills of southern Zhejiang.…
- Hangzhou's maritime silk road museums every traveller should visitHangzhou sits where the Grand Canal meets the hills of western Zhejiang, and for centuries it served as one of the busiest inland gateways for goods bound…
- Where to Find the Best Hand-Pulled Noodles in HangzhouHangzhou rewards travellers who come hungry, and few dishes anchor a day in the city as firmly as a steaming bowl of lamian. The hand-pulled noodles cooked in…
- A guide to Hupao Spring and how to taste the waterTucked into the forested hills southwest of West Lake, Hupao Spring has been celebrated for centuries as one of the cleanest, sweetest natural water sources in…
- The Most Scenic Bus Ride Around Hangzhou’s Tea PlantationsHangzhou’s western hills begin almost immediately beyond the city’s busy streets. A public bus can carry you from urban avenues past Lingyin Temple,…
- How to rent a private yacht on the Qiantang River for a group eventA private river cruise can give a birthday, corporate gathering, family celebration or wedding-related event a distinctive Hangzhou setting. The Qiantang River…
- Budget-Friendly Hotels Within Walking Distance of West LakeFinding an affordable hotel near West Lake is less about booking the lowest room rate and more about choosing the right lakeside district. Hangzhou’s famous…
- A practical guide to Hangzhou West Lake Museum’s interactive displaysThe Hangzhou West Lake Museum offers a useful indoor starting point for understanding the lake before walking its causeways, gardens and historic buildings.…