“A winding path through bamboo, where the mind finds peace” Nestled in the southwestern corner of West Lake Scenic Area, at the southern foot of Wuyun Mountain, Yunqi Bamboo Path (Yunqi Zhujing) is one of the “Ten New Scenes of West Lake.” Since the founding of Yunqi Temple by the Wuyue Kingdom in 967 AD, this secluded valley has been celebrated for its dense sea of emerald bamboo, ancient...

——“Where Three Rivers Meet · A Step Back into Old Hangzhou” Nestled in Gongshu District, Xiaohe Zhijie (Xiaohe Straight Street) sits at the confluence of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, Xiaohe River, and Yuhangtang River. It is one of Hangzhou’s best-preserved historic neighborhoods from the late Qing to early Republican era. Unlike the bustling West Lake, this quiet enclave offers...

“To know our taste, just look at our ingredients.” Over a century of heritage, flavors that define Hangzhou. Founded in 1913 by Mr. Sun Yizhai on Renhe Road in Hangzhou, Zhiweiguan (“Knowing Taste Pavilion”) takes its name from the phrase: “To know our taste, just look at our ingredients”—a promise of authentic, high-quality dishes crafted with care. Long celebrated with the saying,...

Gongchen Bridge Visitor Guide (Hangzhou) ——“One bridge, one river, half the story of Hangzhou” Spanning the northernmost section of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal in Hangzhou, Gongchen Bridge marks the symbolic southern terminus of the Grand Canal. It is also the tallest and longest stone arch bridge remaining in the city. First built in 1631 during the Ming Dynasty’s Chongzhen era and...

🌿Maojiabu Visitor Guide (Hangzhou) ——“A Hidden Gem of West Lake · Wild, Serene, and Poetic” Nestled in the southwest corner of West Lake, west of Yanggong Causeway and backed by Dingjia Hill and Wulao Peak, Maojiabu is a tranquil enclave surrounded by hills on three sides and open to the lake on the fourth. During the Southern Song dynasty, it served as the landing dock for pilgrims...

——“The green hills are honored to hold loyal bones; white iron is wronged by casting traitors.” Nestled at the foot of Qixia Hill on the northwest shore of West Lake, Yue Fei Temple (also known as Yuewang Temple) is a memorial temple and tomb dedicated to Yue Fei, the revered Southern Song dynasty general who heroically resisted the Jin invaders. Designated a National Key Cultural Relics...

🌸 Visitor Guide (Hangzhou) Nestled on the southern shore of West Lake, Taiziwan Park lies beneath Jiu Yao Mountain, adjacent to Jingci Temple and just across the road from Hua Gang Guan Yu (Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor) and Su Causeway. Despite its name (“Prince’s Bay”), it’s not a bay—but a lush, stream-laced garden beloved by locals as Hangzhou’s ultimate springtime destination,...

The Birthplace of 5,000 Years of Chinese Civilization In 2019, the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List as evidence of China’s earliest urban civilization and East Asia’s first state-level society—predating even the Xia Dynasty. Often hailed as “China’s First City,” Liangzhu offers tangible proof of a sophisticated Neolithic...

🌿 Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Visitor Guide ——“A winding stream, a trail of mist”—The Green Lung of the City Alongside West Lake and Xiling, Xixi is one of “Hangzhou’s Three Wests.” It’s China’s first 5A-rated national urban wetland park, blending ecology, traditional farming culture, and heritage—often called the “Kidney of Hangzhou.” 📍 Basic...

A Time-Honored Landmark of West Lake “Leifeng Sunset Glow” is one of the Ten Scenic Views of West Lake. Immortalized by the legend of the White Snake, Leifeng Pagoda blends history, myth, and modern restoration into a must-see destination. 📍Basic Information Location: Xizhao Hill (Leifeng Hill), south shore of West Lake, Hangzhou Opening Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM (last entry...