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...