The temperature keeps rising which a lot of netizens keep mocking — “my goodness, the air-conditioning.” In the past, when there wasn’t any air-conditioning, the ancient people spent their summers wise. To find out how read on…Specially-designed accommodationPalaces in the past were built from tall ...

In recent years, many new concepts have entered the commercial complex, providing customers with an innovative experience and magnifying the possibility of shopping. On August 5, the first indoor zoo ‘Tami Fantasy Zoo’, officially opened in Hangzhou UHarbour Square.According to an animal’s different...

1. Hangzhou - Huangshan High Speed TrainTwo pairs of high speed G trains are operated between Hangzhou East Railway Station and Huangshan North Railway Station, which travel for 3-3.5 hours.The distance is 515 kilometers (320 miles). Normal speed trains are not in service now. The Hangzhou - Huangsh...

During a summer vacation, one wishes for blue skies, clear waters, white clouds, yachts, rocky beaches, lighthouses, and golden sunsets, and nestled in the suburbs of this domestic city is a venue that ticks all the above. It is a private peninsula with trees, protruding rocks, clear waters, the pri...

For people in Hangzhou, going for a walk by the Grand Canal is the most popular activity at weekends. Yet, recently, when you pass by the streets near the canal, you may hear some noise. It is because Qiaoxi, Xiaohe, and Dadou Road, the three zones of ancient streets, are under construction for comp...

Have you noticed that the number of places where people can ride and jog in Hangzhou is increasing? To date, a lot of ecological tracks have been built near both sides of the Qiantang River. The-so-called “ecological track” refers to a line-shaped space which only allows the entrance of pedestrians ...

Summer is the season for the lotus flower to bloom and seeing the first roots appear, in the West Lake, means a lot to Hangzhou citizens. If you come to visit Hangzhou, then you’d better make sure lotus appears on your list of things to see.This year, there are 24 lotus areas in the West Lake. The e...

In June, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is rippling with blue waves and green plants on both sides of the embankment. This is in harmony with the reputation of the "Suzhou and Hangzhou Paradise".The Hangzhou section of the Grand Canal now maintains the millennium charm of the ancient canal and inc...

It is not difficult to see the evidence of tea culture when traveling through the city. A lot of must-see places in and around the city have been either production areas for fine tea and high-quality mountain spring water or places where legendary figures have stayed for tea.Hangzhou has always been...

Now is the most beautiful season of the Qiandao Lake. There are many ways in which to see its beauty, but here are the three most popular...Pleasure-boatQiandao Lake has more than 1000 islands. It covers an area more than 100 times the size of the West Lake. Therefore, you’d better visit the Qiandao...

"A World of Looms: Weaving Technology and Textile Arts in China and Beyond"The China Silk Museum near the West Lake has recently become a huge "textile factory", and in which the exhibition entitled "A World of Looms: Weaving Technology and Textile Arts in China and Beyond" is being held. This is on...

Crayfish are fresh water crustaceans resembling small lobsters, and if you come to Hangzhou you will find plenty to satisfy your taste buds.Zhanghuli Crayfish RestaurantPrice: 98 yuan per personAddress: 32 Baijingfang LaneThis restaurant is said to be a time-honored brand and the Crayfish dishes her...

Early summer is the season of hydrangeas in full bloom. Recently, the fifth Flower Show in 2018 was held at Hangzhou Wu Hill Town God Pavilion scenic area. The theme of the exhibition is "a hill, a phase of history, a period of love".The hydrangea flower is known as the "flower with a thousand faces...

With bordering hills on three sides and neighboring downtown Hangzhou on one side, West Lake forms the centerpiece of not only West Lake Scenic Area, but also Hangzhou. With a potpourri of islands, pavilions, villas, courtyards, boulevards, arched bridges, hills, parks, museums, shopping streets, b...

West Lake, voted as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011, was described as being a cultural landscape that has influenced garden design, not only for Japan and Korea, but for the rest of China as well. This has been happening for many centuries, and the style reflects an idealized fusion between hum...

At the beginning of summer, inevitably, the hot air in Hangzhou makes people a little restless and sleepy. At this time, it would be nice to go somewhere cool outside to cool off.The scenic spot called Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi is presumably familiar to all. A nearly 1.5km long slab stone road wind...

In the evening gala of the 2016 G20 Summit, at the west side of Hangzhou’s Su Causeway, a most splendid live-action performance dubbed, “Enduring Memories of Hangzhou” dazzled the world. During that autumnal night, people were gathered in front of the TV to enjoy the unparalleled performance, as thr...

Hangzhou cuisine, one of China’s top eight culinary disciplines, is characterized by its sweet and light flavor. It features a delicately seasoned, light-tasting mix of seafood and vegetables, often served in soup or by the liberal use of sugar and a myriad of sauces. Typical cooking methods include...

The most significant landmark in Hangzhou, the West Lake was named simply for its location - it was formed in the west of the city. Its history dates back to ancient times, when it was a water-logged bay formed by sediment deposits from the Qiantang River. Over the years, the lake was in danger of d...

In the "West Lake Era", Hangzhou proudly developed itself around the West Lake. Nowadays, after stepping into the "Qiantang River Era", the city will be expanded to the north and the south with Qiantang River remaining as the axis. The urban space of Hangzhou will also complete the transformation of...