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A UNESCO World Heritage Site and the heart of Hangzhou. Stroll the Su Causeway, boat across serene waters, and admire centuries of Chinese garden art.
One of China's oldest and most renowned Buddhist temples, founded in 328 AD. Explore the Feilai Feng grottoes with 470+ stone carvings.
Visit the birthplace of China's most famous green tea. Walk through terraced tea fields, watch hand-roasting demonstrations, and taste fresh Longjing.
A lively pedestrian street dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty. Traditional medicine shops, handicrafts, street performers, and classic Hangzhou snacks.
China's first national wetland park — 11 sq km of waterways, bamboo groves, and persimmon orchards. Take a traditional boat ride through the misty channels.
Braised pork belly slow-cooked in Shaoxing wine, soy sauce, and sugar until meltingly tender. Named after poet Su Dongpo. Hangzhou's signature dish.
Fresh grass carp poached and glazed with a sweet-and-sour vinegar sauce. The sauce is delicate — not heavy. A quintessential Hangzhou taste.
Plump river shrimp stir-fried with fresh Longjing tea leaves. The tea adds a subtle, fragrant bitterness that complements the sweet shrimp.
Whole chicken stuffed with herbs, wrapped in lotus leaves and clay, then slow-baked for hours. Crack open the clay shell at the table — dramatic and delicious.
Hangzhou's beloved noodle soup with bamboo shoots, pickled greens, and sliced pork. A humble, comforting bowl found in every local noodle shop.
12 lines covering the city and reaching West Lake, train stations, and the airport. ¥2-8 per ride. English signage throughout.
Hangzhou pioneered China's bike-sharing. Free for the first hour! Perfect for circling West Lake. Alipay scan to unlock.
Taxis start at ¥11. DiDi works well. Great for reaching tea plantations and Xixi Wetland.
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