Insights
- Walking the North Peak Carvings and Caves Near West LakeThe northern flank of the West Lake cultural landscape hides one of Hangzhou's most quietly rewarding walks, a winding route that threads past Tang and Song…
- How to Take a Calligraphy Workshop at the China Academy of ArtAustralia sits closer to East Asia than many travellers realise, with direct flights from Sydney or Melbourne landing in Shanghai or Hangzhou within eleven…
- The Jingci Temple Evening Bell: A Pre-Visit Guide for TravellersThe faint brass tones that drift across West Lake at dusk have echoed from Jingci Temple for more than a thousand years, and hearing them remains one of…
- Late-Night Noodle Bowls Worth Seeking in HangzhouHangzhou is famous for West Lake, Longjing tea and refined local cuisine, yet the city also has a satisfying after-dark food culture. When sightseeing runs…
- How to Explore the Meijiawu Tea Village by BicycleMeijiawu Tea Village sits in the hills west of Hangzhou, where Longjing tea gardens climb the slopes in neat green rows. A bicycle ride through this…
- Baochu Pagoda and the Views From Its BaseHangzhou draws visitors for its temples, tea terraces and the slow water of West Lake, but the skyline keeps returning to a single slanted brick spire on the…
- Where to find the best shengjianbao in Hangzhou's old townThe sizzle of pork fat striking a hot pan, the crackling golden base, and the burst of warm broth when teeth break the skin make shengjianbao one of Hangzhou's…
- Attending the West Lake International Expo: a complete guideThe annual West Lake International Expo stands as one of Zhejiang Province's most prominent cultural and commercial gatherings, drawing visitors from across…
- Must-See Exhibits at the Hangzhou Low Carbon Science MuseumThe Hangzhou Low Carbon Science Museum offers a practical way to understand climate change, clean energy and sustainable urban living. Located in Binjiang…
- Hangzhou bus routes explained: a guide for Australian travellersHangzhou's bus network serves as the backbone of public transport for visitors wanting to explore the city's famous lakes, temples, and tea-growing hills…