Hangzhou Qingzhiwu — Unstoppable Comfort!

Qingzhiwu, located between Yuquan Campus of Zhejiang University and Hangzhou Botanical Garden, covers an area of nearly 208 mu (1 mu is roughly equals 666 sq. m). A river known as Lingfeng goes through the village, and “Lingfeng Tanmei,” is the best place to appreciate plum blossom.

At the entrance of the village, there is a huge stone with three Chinese letters on it –“Qingzhiwu (???),” inscribed by Liang Pingbo, a famous painter in China. Behind the stone is a symbolic landscape of Qingzhiwu – Green Willow Pool, which is hidden in the forest of bamboo and is decorated with long halls, curved bridges, breath-taking lotus ponds. The road of the village is paved with blue flagstones, giving a feeling of antiquity. Alongside the village, there is a ravine flowing from “Lingfeng Tanmei”. Qingzhiwu has 176 houses that look precise and elegant with white walls, black tiles, and lush vegetation in the courtyards.

In addition, Qingzhiwu has introduced some characteristic businesses, varying from Hangzhou time-honored brands to foreign brands. It includes special restaurants, youth hostels, coffee shops, teahouses, bars. For example, Pushu Restaurant, Reyi Restaurant (it is said that the hostess is a gourmet master who has travelled around the world), Chatian Wushe (similar to the Longmen Tavern), Xinji Tea Restaurant and so on. It is such a comprehensive cultural tourist collection of accommodation, leisure, and amusement.

Café

In Qingzhiwu, people always find a kind of "comfort" unique to Hangzhou. There are so many cafés here, you will see one just by walking around.

? HillTop Coffee

There seems to be a magical power emerging, after walking through the bustling B&Bs and restaurants and then seeing HillTop coffee, which can make people calm down. The space in the store is not large, but every detail shows its warmth and romance. The menu of this café is updated from time to time, and some of the less common varieties of coffee beans can be seen here. The shop is divided into two areas, the bar counter is elegant and fresh, and the lobby is bright in color and full of child interest. In addition, HillTop coffee has another distinctive feature, that is, the craft beer. If you are lucky, you might get a limited edition!

?Address: 159 Qingzhiwu???159?

? Biechu (Elsewhere) Café ?????

Drinking coffee leisurely in the courtyard with a fountain and having your bedroom featuring a literary atmosphere upstairs … such a life can be met in Biechu Café. The Biechu Café is hidden in a residential area, with a French countryside decoration style featuring white and blue, which is simple and fresh. Many flowers and plants are growing in the yard of the café, which makes people wonder that they are in a small garden.

?Address: 1st Floor, Blue Lotus Yiyun Inn, No. 37 Qingzhiwu???37???????????

Gourmet Food

Gourmet food can bring people a great sense of happiness. Many people know Qingzhiwu first for its many gourmet foods.

? Jia Gui Jia Guai (????)

Jia Gui Jia Guai (smugness) is a compound store with Taiwanese elements as the theme. Everything in the store has its own story. The streaky pork featured in the braised pork rice features well-proportioned lean meat and fat meat, which is fragrant and glutinous. The proportion is just right, which can satisfy your stomach and leave you yearning for more next time. Simple noodles, beef tendon meat, a few greens and pickles make up a bowl of braised beef noodles. When cooking beef noodle soup, the heat is precisely controlled, so the taste is just right.

?Address: 179 Qingzhiwu Road????179?

?PUSHU ??

"PUSHU" means "plain villa". Under the warm yellow light, the natural texture of the wood appears softer. PUSHU's dishes have no fancy decoration and pay more attention to the original taste of the dishes. It is said that in order to select the best ingredients, the store owner rushes to the vegetable market every morning at 5:00 am to purchase the freshest ingredients.

West Lake Carp in Sweet and Sour Sauce, Sweet and Sour Fillet of Pork, Shelled Shrimps with Dragon Well Green Tea have become the impression of Hangzhou City that many people have deep in their memories. When you come to PUSHU, you can taste these Hangzhou dishes. Whether you are a local or a person from another place, you can feel the long-lost warmth and beauty.

?Address: 61 Yugu Road???61?

B&B

Qingzhiwu is flourishing because of the B&Bs, so naturally your visit to Qingzhiwu won’t be complete without experiencing one here! Stylish, idyllic, palace-style, large and small B&Bs attract people from all over the world.

?William's Toffee??????

Since the son of the owner of the B&B, William, loved toffee from an early age, his mother collected toffees of various brands and flavors for the child from all over the world. Therefore, this B&B is called "William's Toffee". As soon as you walk into the B&B, the sweet flavor of candy greets you. Here, in addition to the fragrant toffees, there are a variety of warm soft drinks.

William's Toffee is like a country cottage in a European fairy tale. The retro European style can be seen everywhere, and every detail in the house is properly arranged. Each room here is named after a different toffee taste and the small iron can placed in the middle of the bed is filled with sweet toffees, which is a small gift provided by the considerate proprietress for travelers.

?Address: 59 Yugu Road???59?

?Hangzhou Blue Lotus Hotel???????

Hangzhou Blue Lotus Hotel has a tranquil environment that is surrounded by an abundance of dining and entertainment facilities, excellent geographical environment and convenient transportation. The style of the hotel is a partial European style combined with Chinese elements. The small yard has been carefully arranged and is as exquisite as a garden. When you open the Mediterranean style arch, you enter the world of literature and art. Every room in the hotel has its own characteristics. The small rooms are exquisite and the large rooms are pleasant to the eye. The Mediterranean style decoration in the room reflects an elegant and comfortable slow life.

?Address:No. 160 Qingzhiwu, Yugu Road, Xihu District???160?

Qingzhiwu, though packed with all sorts of businesses, still is a place full of literary atmosphere. So why not come here, pick a B&B and have a good meal, let time pass by quietly …