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🏛️ History · Southern Song dynasty · 1127–1279
🌍 Around the time Gothic cathedrals began rising across medieval Europe.
The Southern Song Splendor
Step into the footprints of emperors along bustling merchant paths that once served as the imperial capital's bustling core. Feel the echo of ancient commerce among preserved facades and historic guildhalls.
Qinghefang Street清河坊街
Southern Song Imperial Street南宋御街
Southern Song Imperial Street is a north–south oriented historic pedestrian street on Zhongshan Middle Road in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Originally the exclusive procession ro
🏮 Culture · Millennium traditions
Temples of the Hidden Peak
Wander through mist-shrouded monastic grounds where ancient stone Buddhas emerge from lush, mossy cliffside grottos. Listen to the haunting echo of temple bells bouncing off centuries-old cedar trees.
Feilai Peak杭州西湖风景名胜区-飞来峰
Feilai Peak, poetically known as the 'Peak Flown From Afar', feels like walking straight onto the set of an ancient mystical adventure. Legend says that in 326 AD, an Indian monk n
Hangzhou Lingyin Temple & Feilai Feng Tickets (Optional English Guide)
Relive the tragic romance of the classic TV drama New Legend of Madame White Snake (新白娘子传奇) (1992, tv) or the cinematic magic of White Snake (白蛇：缘起) (2019, film) right by the willow-lined shores. Walk the arched bridges where mythical spirits once transformed into mortals under sudden rain showers.
🎬 New Legend of Madame White Snake (新白娘子传奇) · 1992🎬 White Snake (白蛇：缘起) · 2019
West Lake西湖
West Lake Scenic Area西湖风景区
🥢 Food · Centuries of culinary art
Banquets by the Water
Savor legendary West Lake fish and tender beggar's chicken at historic lakeside pavilions favored by poets. Taste the delicate, subtle flavors that define classic Hangzhou cuisine across generations.
Lou Wai Lou (Gushan Road)楼外楼（孤山路店）
Perched gracefully at the foot of Solitary Hill (Gushan) along the serene shores of West Lake, Lou Wai Lou is not merely a restaurant—it is a living piece of Chinese culinary histo
Hangzhou Restaurant杭州酒家(延安路店)
⛰️ Nature · Harvest traditions
Emerald Slopes of Dragon Well Tea
Breathe in the earthy aroma of terraced hillsides where China's most prized Dragon Well green tea is plucked by hand. Watch local artisans roast tender leaves in iron pans over gentle heat.
Meijiawu梅家坞
Meijiawu is a historic tea village nestled in the western part of Hangzhou's West Lake Scenic Area. With a history spanning over 600 years, it is renowned as one of the primary pro
Longjing Tea Village龙井茶村
Meijiawu Tea Ceremony Experience
Savor Chinese Tea Culture Amidst Idyllic Tea Fragrance
Touch shimmering, feather-light fabrics born from centuries of sericulture and refined weaving techniques. Explore bustling markets where vibrant patterns and timeless elegance come alive in every bolt of silk.
Hangzhou China Silk Town杭州中国丝绸城
If you're obsessed with the magic of the Silk Road and want to touch the softest, most vibrant silks on earth, Hangzhou China Silk Town is absolute paradise! Tucked along Xinhua Ro
Hangzhou Song Dynasty Elegant Gathering: Sachet Making & Diancha Tea Experience
Handcraft natural incense tablets, whisk a bowl of Song tea, and savor an elegant lifestyle
Cruise past ancient stone arch bridges along the historic Grand Canal, an engineering marvel connecting northern and southern empires. Wander down quiet canal-side alleyways where traditional brick houses overlook slow-moving barges.
Grand Canal京杭大运河
Gongchen Bridge拱宸桥
Gongchen Bridge is the highest and longest surviving stone arch bridge in central Hangzhou, spanning the northern end of the Grand Canal. Built originally in 1631 and rebuilt in 18
Xiaohe Straight Street小河直街
Nestled at the confluence of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Xiaohe River, and Yuhangtang River, Xiaohe Straight Street is one of Hangzhou's most enchanting hidden gems. Once a b
First time in China? Four things to sort out
🛂 Visa
Many passports can now enter China visa-free for short stays, and many nationalities can transit visa-free for up to 240 hours when flying on to a third country. Rules depend on your passport — check yours before you book.
📱 Paying
China runs on Alipay and WeChat Pay. Both accept foreign Visa and Mastercard after a passport check — set one up before you fly, and carry a little cash as backup.
🎫 Booking sights
Many major sights must be booked in advance under your real name. Foreigners book with their passport number and must show the same passport at the gate. Popular ones sell out.
🌐 Internet
Google, WhatsApp and Instagram don't work on Chinese networks. Most visitors use their home roaming or a travel eSIM.
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Southern Song Imperial Street 南宋御街Southern Song Imperial Street is a north–south oriented historic pedestrian street on Zhongshan Middle Road in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Originally the exclusive procession ro
