Have a trip to my hometown named Hangzhou.

Traveling in Hangzhou

Today, I wanna introduce my hometown to everyone who wishes to realize the culture or travel to Hangzhou, especially on the aspect of introducing the culture, traditional cookery, significant symbol buildings and famous historical events, Firstly, I deem you should grasp much more basic information of Hangzhou.

Basic information:

Hangzhou is located in the southeast of China, and it also is the capital city of Zhejiang province, the famous traveling city in China. Hangzhou has 10 districts, separately Shangcheng district, Xia Cheng district, Jianggan district, Xihu district, Bingjiang district, Gongsu district, Yuhang district, Fuyang district, Lingan district, and Xiaoshan district.

Transportation system:

Airline - Hangzhou Xiaoshan international airport which is located in the southeast of Hangzhou, and about half an hour drive from the city.
Subway - Hangzhou also has the subway and it could bring you to the great majority of destination in the city, but, actually, it is constructing except the line 1-4. Therefore, you should choose the others transportation such as the shuttle coach, bus or taxi if your destination does not near the subway station. For instance, you only could take the shuttle bus or taxi or public bus to Hangzhou international airport or Xixi wetland.
Railway - Hangzhou has the advanced railway system. Hangzhou has two national-level railway station, the smaller one called Chengzhan railway station which is located in the central of city. In addition, Hangzhou east railway station is the biggest railway station of Aisa. By the way, China has the technology of high-speed railway which meant you could spend much less money and time on your trip. For example, you just need to spend approximately 5 hours and 40 USD on your railway trip from Hangzhou to Beijing if your choose the high-speed railway service.
PCS(Public Cycling Service/System) - Hangzhou was the first city that starts utilizing and propaganda the Public cycling system in China Because the government wishes to decrease the emission of greenhouse gas and the air pollutions by this method. Consequently, the administration of Hangzhou brings a host of financial support to this system. Now, you could use the public bike by the extremely cheap fee in Hangzhou ( about 0.15 USD/Hour, the deposit approximately 25 USD).
TAXI or Car rental - In China, you could get the TAXI service anywhere if you have a smartphone. Chinese frequently call the TAXI service by the Apps, such as Alipay or DiDi. And sometimes, you may obtain a better discount for your TAXI trip from the Apps. If you like to rent a car for your trip, you could download the car rental app which called YiHai or Shenzhou car rental. But, I think you should better to know the situation and legislation of Hangzhou traffic before you make the decision, Hangzhou has approximately 2.44 million cars, which meant the traffic in Hangzhou is congested especially in the period(8AM-10AM)(4PM-7PM), so the government draw up a series of traffic laws to address the issue. For example, On working day, Vehicles need to drive according to the license plate number within the time period prescribed by law and within the urban area. If you do not follow the rule, you would be fined(about 25 USD).
Long-distance Coach - Hangzhou has 3 long-distance coach stations, respectively Hangzhou west coach station, Hangzhou north coach station and Hangzhou south coach station.
For example, you should go to the Hangzhou north coach station rather than the others coach station, If you like to travel to the others city which located in the north of Hangzhou such as Suzhou, Huzhou or Nanjing.

Payment:

In Hangzhou, the RMB is the sole official legal currency, besides, you could use the credit card in the great majority of stores, which issued by VISA, JCB or Mastercard. However, It is well known that Hangzhou has an advanced electronic payment system - Alipay, which indicate you could pay any bills without cash if you use the Alipay in Hangzhou, which including the fee of the meal, transport, tips, tickets, accommodation and so on.

Climate and Weather:

The best season for tourism in Hangzhou is in spring, autumn and winter, the reason is simply that it has a comfortable climate and beautiful landscape. Yet I suggest you should better not travel to Hangzhou in summer since the climate of Hangzhou in summer is hot and humid, besides, at this time Hangzhou has not any special climatic landscapes. From the historical data, The average temperatures are 30 Celsius to 38 Celsius from June to August. 

Famous Traveling spot:

Natural landscapes:

West Lake:
Ticket: Free
Open time: Anytime
this is an extremely famous travel spot in this world. Actually, the fame of west lake is much stronger than Hangzhou, plenty of people do not know the city called Hangzhou, but they almost heard about the famous traveling attraction called west lake. Besides, the west lake attraction area is larger than our imagination, which not only includes the west lake but also contains other outstanding spots such as the prince park, Leifeng tower, Hupao spring and so on. By the way, the great majority of the attractions in the west lake traveling area are free, which meant you do not need to buy the attraction ticket, such as Liulangwenying, Huagangguanyu or Sudi and so on. On the other hand, you could find a variety of stores, restaurants and tea houses near the west lake, such as the famous traditional Chinese restaurant is known as Louwailou and the celebrated snack store in Hangzhou which called Xinfeng, you could taste the famous dish like the Xihuchuyu(vinegar fish) or Xiaolongbao(small baozi).


Xixi wetland:
Ticket: Free
Open time: Anytime
Xixi wetland is the largest wetland in the west of Hangzhou, it has 0.15 million kilo-square total, respectively the east of Xixi wetland which uses for natural protective cultivation area, the central Xixi wetland uses in providing the travel and leisure service, and the east of Xixi wetland that uses as a natural landscape area.


The lake of thousand islands:
Ticket: Free (the fee of cruising ship: 45RMB/Per Person)
Open time: Anytime
Actually, The lake of thousand islands is not only a name of the lake where located in the west of Hangzhou but also is a name of the city near the lake, in Chinese, we call it Qiandaohu. It is a well-understandable name that the implication just like the literal meaning of this words, that is at least one thousand of islands on this lake, such as the monkey island, snake island and so on. Therefore, you could acquire the different types of the water activities on the lake, which does not same as the West Lake, you could swimming or fishing even taking the water-motorcycle in this lake. Besides, I recommend you should better to taste the famous local dish which is called the head of Qiandaohu fish. By the way, Qiandaohu is 160 kilometers from Hangzhou, the best transport option is which takes the traveling coach in the west or north coach station of Hangzhou because the traveling coach service is a cheaper method from Hangzhou to Qiandaohu than the Taxi or car-rent, and the train system is not available in Qiandaohu city.

Nine streams:
Ticket: Free
Open time: Anytime
The landscape spot has a funny name called Nine streams, it is my favorite landscape spot in my hometown when I was a kid because my family frequently organizes the picnic and outdoor activities in this place. and lots of unforgettable memories in this place. Now talk about this spot, Nine streams nears the West Lake landscape area. It is 7 kilometers in total length from Longjing village to Qiantang river. plenty of Hangzhou people like organize the family activities on this stream, particularly in the summer. For example, the kids like swimming in the small pools, and the adults like to build a portable table on the stream and play poker or majiang on the desk. And in the evening, they would have dinner in the restaurant called Xizhongxi or have the BBQ in the Nine streams villager house. On the other side, This spot is not far from the Hangzhou urban area so you could take the bus to this place such as No 308, 504, 510,318 K4 bus.

Banshan national forest park:
Ticket: Free
Open time: Anytime
Banshan national forest park is located in the north of Hangzhou, which covers around 1000 hectares. It includes a great number of landscape spots such as dragon mountain, the house of water bamboo and the reservoir of tiger mountain. In addition, you would discover a variety of wild animals such as the pangolins, the sparrowhawks, the crested eagles and so on.


Qiangtang river:
Ticket: Free
Open time: Anytime
This river is called the mother river of Hangzhou. From the data, it is approximately 600 kilometers total length, and the Qiantang river tide is known as the largest tidal bore forms in the world since it is caused by the centrifugation of the celestial gravity and the rotation of the earth, additional, it is also created by the special terrain of the trumpet bay at Hangzhou Bay, by the way, you could appreciate the largest tidal bore forms of Qiantang river tide, which only on September.

Cultural and historic spots of Hangzhou:

Lei Feng tower:
Ticket:
Open time:
Lei Feng Pagoda is a famous and historical Buddhist Pagoda, which is 71.679 meters total height, and it was rebuilt by the Hangzhou government in 2000. In the ancient time of Hangzhou, this pagoda was called as Huanghou tower and Xiguanzhuan tower. In English, the meaning is Queen tower or the west brick tower. The reason why the ancient people of Hangzhou named the Leifeng tower for this tower, which because they believed the folk myth that we called the story of white snakes at present. The story shows this tower was a prison for captive the monsters which catch by the monks, moreover, the most famous prisoner is white snake which is the heroine of this folk myth. However, now this tower rebuilt as a tea house which you could enjoy the Longjing tea and the Chinese drama in it.

Bao Su tower:
Ticket: Free
Open time: All-day
Bao Su tower was built in 948, which is the traditionally ancient building. It is located on the Baoshi mountain and faces on the West Lake. Thus, Travelers could appreciate the whole landscape of West Lake in this spot. 


The temple of King Yue:
Ticket: 30RMB/Per Person
Open time: 7.30AM - 5PM
The temple was built in 1221, which use for commemorating the ethnic hero called Yue Fei in ancient China. Yue Fei was a famous general in dynasty Song, his fruition includes the defending aggression and accelerating the national unity at that time. But, he was betrayed by Qinghui and Zhangjun, finally, he was dead in the prison. As to the location of this temple, it is located in the north corner of the landscape area of West Lake, the travelers could take the bus to this temple such as No.51, 52, 27, 7, 118(Get off at the temple of Yue station)

The temple of King Qian:
Ticket: 15RMB/Per Person
Open time: 7.30AM - 5PM
The temple of King Qian was built in1077, which is order to commemorating the fruition of King Qian in ancient China. Afterward, it was destroyed by war. In 2001, the temple was rebuilt by Hangzhou government for exploring the culture connotation value of Hangzhou. At present, It is located in the south of landscape area of West Lake, travelers could take the bus to this temple such as No.4, 12, 25, 38, 42, 102, 504, Y10, Y2(Getting off at the station of Qianwangsi road).

Xi Ling seal club:
Ticket: Free
Open time: 8.30AM - 5PM
Xi Ling seals club was established in 1904, and it was established by Dingfuzhi, Wangfuan, Wuying and Yeweiming and so on. From the historical materials, Wuchangsuo was the first president of the Xi Ling seal club. At present, Xi Ling seal club is the most professional artwork-collection organization in China, which includes collecting the calligraphy, seals and the artworks.

Chenghuang pavilion:
Ticket: 30RMB/Per Person
Open time: 7AM - 10PM
Chenghuang pavilion is located in the Wushan landscape area which nears the urban city and the West Lake landscape area. This building is 41.6 meters total height and covers nearly 1000 Acres. You could appreciate the whole landscape of the West Lake and the Wu mountain on the top of the building, besides you also could enjoy the Zhejiang drama and the green tea on the floor 3 or floor 5.

The former residence of Hu Xue Yan:
Ticket: 20RMB/Per Person
Open time: 8AM - 5.30PM
The former residence of Hu Xue Yan was a well-known spot in Hangzhou. You should know the deeds of Hu Xue Yan who was not only the successful merchant of Chinese medicine but also was the outstanding government officer in ancient Hangzhou if you wish to understand the history of this old house. From the historical materials, it covers around 10.8 acres. Hu Xue Yan hires a lot of building craftsmen to build this luxurious house in 1872 because this period was the peak stage of his career. This house nears the extremely bustling commercial street which called Qinghefang. By the way, Qinghefang was the significant business area in ancient Hangzhou. This house spent approximately 3 years to finish, finally, this house was finish in 1875 and become the most luxurious residence in Hangzhou at that time. 

Long Jing village:
Ticket: Free
Open time: Anytime
Long Jing village is a well-known place in Hangzhou even the world, not only caused by that you can find and buy the most authentic Long Jing tea in this village, but also you could have the leisure time with your family or friends at this spot. You could imagine that you are breathing the fresh air and appreciate the beautiful landscape of West Lake when you drinking the Long Jing tea with your friends or families. On the other hand, Long Jing village nears the landscape area of West Lake and Qian Tang river, therefore, this spot also is the best transfer station in your trip among the traveling area of West Lake and Qian Tang river.

Religious spots:

Ling Yin temple:
Ticket: Fei Lai mountain: 45RMB/Per Person     Lin Yin temple: 30RMB/Per Person
Open time: 5.30AM - 5.30PM
Ling yin temple was build in 328, it is the Buddhistical holy land in Hangzhou, every year, especially in the spring festival, a plenty of Buddhists go to this temple for praying the good luck and the peace in the coming year for themselves and their families. In term of the location of Ling yin temple, it is located in the West Lake landscape area, thus, you could easily take the traveling bus to Ling yin temple such as No.7, 807, Y1, Y2, Y4 bus.

Sicheng Church:
Ticket: Free
Open time: Sunday 6AM - 8 AM / 8.30AM-11AM / 6.30PM - 9.30PM
Sicheng Church is the oldest Christian church in Hangzhou, which not only has the nearly 80 years of missionary history but also is the most professional Christian church in Hangzhou. This church was invested by pastor Zhangchengzai 10000 silver coins in 1924, soon after, Sicheng church construction started in 1924, completed in 1927 and put into use in 1930. During the Japanese invasion of China, this church protected plenty of people from the war. Thank God, Sicheng church is well preserved to today.


Fenghuang temple:
Ticket: Free
Open time : 8AM - 5PM
Fenghuang temple is the oldest Muslim temple in Hangzhou. This temple is located in the Yu street which nears the landscape area of Wu mountain. It was built in 1646, which covers approximately 2600 square meters. At present, Fenghuang temple becomes the most significant Muslim holy land and prayer place of Hangzhou.

Museum:

Hangzhou is the city of the museum. There are different sizes and type of museum located in the downtown area.  These museums also are the hot traveling spots for travelers to learn about the culture and history of Hangzhou such as the Hangzhou museum, silk museum or Tea museum.
Hangzhou is the city of the museum.

Hangzhou museum:
Ticket: Free
Open time: 9AM - 4.30PM
Hangzhou museum is a comprehensive museum which displays a plenty of the historical relics and ancient artworks in all year. It is located in the landscape area of Wu mountain, travelers could take the bus to this museum such as No.28, 8, 38, Y8, 35, 850, 85, 40, 34, 59, 210(Get off at Wushan square station).

West Lake museum:
Ticket: Free
Open time: 8AM - 5PM
West Lake Museum is a professional museum which exhibits the ancient literature of West Lake and research of West Lake, even it provides the consultation service of traveling in Hangzhou. It is located in the landscape area of West Lake, the travelers could take the bus to West Lake museum such as No.4, 12, 25, 38, 42, 102, 504, Y10, Y2(Get off at the Qianwang temple station).

China wetland museum:
Ticket: Free
Open time: 9AM - 4.30PM (Tuesday - Sunday)
China wetland museum is located in the west of Hangzhou urban area. There are numerous functions are provided by this museum. For example, teaching the knowledge of wetland and exhibiting the fruition of Xixi wetland protection by Hangzhou government and so on. At present, travelers could take the traveling bus to this museum from the transfer center of Huanglong.

Silk museum:
Ticket: Free
Open time: 8.30AM - 4.30PM
Hangzhou silk museum was established in 1992, which is the first of the most professional silk museum in China. It displays the history, culture and manufacture methods of silk in ancient China. This museum is located in the landscape area of West Lake, the travelers could take the bus to this museum such as No.12, 809, Y3(Get off at silk museum station).

Tea museum:
Ticket: Free
Open time: 9AM - 4PM
Hangzhou tea museum is located in Longjing road No.88, which nears the Longjing village and landscape area of West Lake. It displays the plenty of relics about the culture of Chinese tea, which includes the ancient tea sets and the manufacture methods of ancient green tea. Travelers could take the bus to this spot such as No.87, 27(Get off at the Shuangfeng station).


Recommended markets or stores in Hangzhou:
Hu Qing Yu Tang Chinese medicinal herbs shop: No.227. Hefang Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
Ticket: Free
Open time: 9AM – 10PM
Hu Qing Yu Tang is an extremely celebrated Chinese medicinal herbs shop in China, especially in Hangzhou. It was established by Hu Xue Yan who was the famous government officer and merchant in 1874. And, under his concept of management, Hu Qing Yu Tang insist on providing the most professional Chinese medical service and high-quality herbs to the customers until now.

Fang Hui Chun Tang Chinese medicinal herbs shop: No.117, Hefang Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
Ticket: Free
Open time: 9.30AM – 5PM (Monday – Friday)
Fang Hui Chun Tang is one of the most famous Chinese medicinal herbs shops with the long history. It was founded by FangQingYi who was the outstanding heir of the ancient Hangzhou herbs family in 1649. At present, you still could acquire the professional Chinese medicinal services and herb medicines in this shop.

Zhang Tong Tai Chinese medicinal herbs shop: No.99, North of Zhongshang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
Ticket: Free
Open time: 7.30AM – 6PM
Zhang Tong Tai also is a highly famous Chinese medicinal herbs shop in Hangzhou, which has a much longer history than Hu Qing Yu Tang approximately 70 years. It was established by Zhangmei in 1805, while the frame of Zhang Tong Tao is not much than Hu Qing Yu Tang or Fang Hui Chun Tang, the reason is not that the quality of the Chinese medical services and herbs provided by Zhang Tong Tai worse than the other Chinese medicinal shops, but Zhang Tong Tai has not a favorable location as Fang Hui Chun Tang and Hu Qing Yu Tang . Because they are located in the traveling area, which beneficial to propagandizing the brands and promoting.

Hangzhou Silk market: No.273, Fengqi Road, Xiacheng District, Hangzhou.
Ticket: Free
Open time: 8.30AM – 5.30PM
Hangzhou silk market is located in city center, which has approximately 600 stores for selling the silk products, therefore, you could acquire a different type of silk products at here such as silk fabrics, silk scarfs, silk pajamas or a variety of Chinese silk costumes.

Hangzhou Tea market: No.185, Youshengguan Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
Ticket: Free
Open time: 8AM – 6PM
Hangzhou Jiefang Road Tea market has around 200 vendors for selling the different type of tea, which means you could not only acquire the green tea at here such as the LongJing tea or MaoFeng Tea but also you could purchase the brown tea in this tea market such as Puer tea.

Traditional cuisines:

Pian Er Chuan noodle:
Pian Er Chuan is an extremely classic and delicious noodle in Hangzhou. You could only taste the authentic Pian Er Chuan in the winter and spring since one of the important cook ingredients called bamboo shoots which only could possibly gather in this season.


Cong Bao Hui Er:
Famous street vendors Of this in Hangzhou:
1. The street vendor of Cong Bao Hui Er in Gaoyin street:
2. The street vendor of Cong Bao Hui Er in Moganshan Road:
3. The street vendor of Cong Bao Hui Er in the north road of Zhongshan:
4. The street vendor of Cong Bao Hui Er in the Dongpo Road:
5. The street vendor of Cong Bao Hui Er in the community of DeSheng:

Cong Bao Hui Er is a traditional and celebrated snack in Hangzhou. It is made of thin round flat cake which produced by flours, and scallion, Youtiao which looks like the fritter. You find this snack in a great majority of restaurants in Hangzhou, but, actually, the most delicious Cong Bao Hui Er is produced by the street vendors.


Xi Hu Cu Yu(Vinegar fish of West Lake):
Vinegar fish is the traditional dish of Hangzhou. It is well-known that the most famous Chinese restaurant called Lou Wai Lou which has the most professional cookery technology of this dish, because, approximately in 1924, the Lou Wai Lou boss who called HongJiaBao was created this dish firstly. Therefore, a great number of tasters to go to this restaurant every year for savoring this outstanding dish.


Dong Po meat(Pork):
DongPo meat is a famous dish in Hangzhou, which is made of pork. The history of the DongPo meat that we could trace back the history of SuDongPo in dynasty Song, this dish was invented by SuDongPo which was the capable and uncorrupted local officer in ancient Hangzhou. Therefore, Hangzhou people wish to commemorate the fruition of him with this dish which named for his name. At present, you could taste this dish in any Chinese restaurant in Hangzhou, but the best one is the famous Chinese restaurant in Hangzhou, called Louwailou.



Long Jing Xia Ren:
Long Jing Xia Ren is made of the Long Jing green tea and fresh shrimp, thus which not only possesses the fragrance of green tea but also have the soft and chewy taste. It also is one of the most celebrated traditional Chinese dishes in Hangzhou. You could enjoy the most authentic Long Jing Xia Ren in the Lou Wai Lou restaurant and Zhi Wei Guan restaurant.


Lao Ya Bao:
Lao Ya Bao is made of duck, dried bamboo shoots, and Chinese ham. This dish is an extremely popular dish in China since the Chinese medical deems that the ducks have much more nutrition than other meats such as beef, chicken or pork. While in Hangzhou, the most popular and classical Lao Ya Bao is cooked by the restaurant known as Zhang Sheng Ji. (Location of Zhang Sheng Ji: No.28, Taipingmenzhi Street, Nanxiaobu community, Jianggan District, Hangzhou)


Guo Qiao Mi Xian:
Mi Xian is made of rice, and it shapes and tastes like the noodle, but more smooth and delicious than the noodles. Thus, Chinese like to cook the Mi Xian as a staple. In China, the most celebrated Mi Xian called Guo Qiao Mi Xian which produces from Yunnan province. However, in Hangzhou, we also have the famous Mi Xian which called Guo Qiao Mi Xian. And the most delicious and best Guo Qiao Mi Xian is provided by the restaurant known as Fu Hua Yuan in Hangzhou. (Location of Fu Hua Yuan: Nearly the intersection of the Zhongshan Zhong Road and the Youdian Road)

Featured restaurants in Hangzhou:

Top 5 Noodle houses in Hangzhou:
1.Ju Ying noodle house: No.14, the south road of Zhongshan, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
It is an extremely famous noodle house in Hangzhou since it provides the most authentic noodle which called Pian Er Chuan in Hangzhou.

2.Hui Juan noodle house: No.130, Wangjiang Road, Jianggan District, Hangzhou.
Hui Juan noodle house is a well-known economical restaurant which specializes in providing the traditional type of Hangzhou noodles such as Banchuan noodle or Zajiang noodle.

3.Zhong Er noodle house: No.3, Xixi Road, Xihu District(West Lake District), Hangzhou.
Zhong Er noodle house is called the most economical and classic noodle restaurant by Hangzhou people. Recommend you to taste the noodles in this restaurant such as pig liver noodle and pig kidney noodle.

4.Kui Yuan Guan: No.154, Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
Kui Yuan Guan is a renowned noodle house with a highly long history in Hangzhou. It was established in 1867, Kui Yuan Guan still remains many ancient cooking methods and dish styles of Hangzhou noodles.

5.Fuzi Noodle house: No.13, Guohuo Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
Actually, This noodle house is one of my best favorited traditional noodle house in Hangzhou since it not only provides a kind of traditional and classic Hangzhou noodle such as pork ribs noodle, fried shrimp and Huang hao noodle etc.

Top 5 Local type dish restaurants in Hangzhou:
1. Lou Wai Lou restaurant: No.30, Gushan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou.
It is one of the most worldwide famous Chinese traditional restaurants in Hangzhou, you could not only appreciate the landscape of West Lake in this restaurant but also could enjoy the most authentic Chinese food such as LongJing shrimp, Dongpo meat, Xihu vinegar fish or Fired Xiangling and so on.

2. Zhi Wei Guan restaurant: No.83, Renhe Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou.
This restaurant also is the most outstanding traditional Chinese restaurant in Hangzhou, which provides the classic snacks of Hangzhou such as the Xiaolong Baozi(Hangzhou streamed buns) and Maoerduo(a kind of noodle which shapes like the ears of cat).

3. Wai Po Jia restaurant (the home of Grandma): No.147, Nanshan Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
In English, this store called grandma's home, which supplies a variety of traditional Hangzhou type dishes such as Waipohongshao meat, Xiangyou tofu, roasted lamb chops, Mapo tofu and so on.

4. Xin Bai Lu restaurant: F2, Intime city, No.98, Yanan Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
Xin Bai Lu restaurant is an economical traditional restaurant of Hangzhou type dish. You could taste a great majority of Hangzhou type dishes with an economical price.

5. Lao Tou Er You Bao Xia restaurant: No.43, Yaoyuan temple Alley, Jiangcheng Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
This is a most prevalent local dish-type restaurant in Hangzhou, the reason is that this restaurant does not only provide the most professional and authentic Hangzhou type dishes but also economical.

Top 5 Pastry shops in Hangzhou:
1. Free Mori: No.70, Pinghai Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
Free Mori is a professional western style bakery store in Hangzhou. Although, it does not provide the traditional Chinese baking products. But it still favored by Hangzhou people since the baking products provided by this bakery is extremely creative such as the Icecream cake or the Chocolate and mongo puffs and so on.

2. Lao Hang Bang: No.17, Guohuo Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
You could taste and acquire the classic Chinese pastries in this store, besides, it also provides the costom packaging service, thus, I recommend you to choose this store if you need to buy some local food gifts to your friends or families.

3. Dan Be artistic cake store: No.223, Fengqi Road, Xiacheng District. Hangzhou.
This store provides the classic and economical bakery products and custom services.
Recommended product: sandwich, Danhuangshu.

4. Chaizhizai: No.217, Yan An Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
Chaizhizai is a traditional Chinese candy store with a long history, which provides many different types of classic Chinese traditional candy such as Mung bean cake, Osmanthus cake and so on.

5. 85° C: No.466, Yan An Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
85°C cake store is a fashionable bakery store in Taiwan, which specializes in providing the product and service of the bakery, cafe brunch. It was established in 2004. Now, you could enjoy the tasty cakes, beverages, snacks in a number of Asia city, which includes Hangzhou. At present, Hangzhou has approximately forty-eight 85°C store.

Top 5 Featured snacks restaurant in Hangzhou:
1. Xinfeng snacks restaurant: No.62, Jiefang Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.
In this restaurant, you could taste the famous traditional snacks which include Xiaolong Baozi(steamed buns), Shrimp Huntun, meat Baozi and so on.

2. Wu Shan Roasted chicken or duck store:
In this store, you could taste the authentic local roasted chickens and ducks even other traditional roasted foods such as the roasted beef or pork.

3. San Mao Roasted chicken or duck store:
In this store, you could taste the most popular and cheap local snacks of Hangzhou, which not only provides the roasted meats but also has the fragrant appetizers such as sauce chicken feet, duck feet, dried tofu and so on.

4. Fried baozi store near the Gulou:
It is a well-known breakfast store in Shangcheng District, you could savor bean soup, Youtiao and fried baozi that is the best love of breakfast food of Hangzhou people.

5. Pangdajie stinky Tofu:
Actually, this store specializes in provides the popular late supper in Hangzhou such as roasted meat and vegetables even the most prevalent snack called fried stinky tofu.

The traditional festival in Hangzhou:

China international cartoon and animation festival: April 28 – May 3 each year.

Hangzhou West Lake International Expo: October 20(18) each year.
The World Internet conference: the end of November or early December each year.
Hangzhou Firework festival: October 13 each year.

Accommodation in Hangzhou:

The top 5 of extremely famous and popular hotels in Hangzhou:
1.    Fa Yun An Man: No.22, West Lake Community, Xihu District(West Lake District), Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 4358 RMB/day.


2.    Lotus 52 Hotel Hangzhou: No.32, Yanggongdi Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 650 RMB/day.

3.    Landison Long Jing resort: No.86, Longjing Road, Jilong Mountain, Xihu District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 800 RMB/day.

4.    West Lake Seasons hotel: No.5, Lingyin Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 3500 RMB/day.

5.    Xi Xuan hotel: No.21, Zijingang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 1200 RMB/day.


The top 5 of popular hotels nearby the West Lake landscape area:
1.    Kai Yue hotel: No.28, Hubing Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 1375 RMB/day.

2.    Wang Hu hotel: No.2, Huanchengxi Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 677 RMB/day.

3.    Hangzhou Shangri-la hotel: No.78, Beishan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 890 RMB/day.

4.    Hua Qiao Hotel: No.39, Hubing Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 388 RMB/day.

5.    Hangzhou Da Hua hostel: No.171, Nanshan Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 998 RMB/day.

The top5 of hotels in the urban area of Hangzhou:
1.    WeiJing Hotel: No.2, Pinghai Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 400 RMB/day.

2.    Mark Polo holiday hotel: No.38, Pinghai Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 409 RMB/day.

3.    Zhongshan international hotel: No.15, Pinghai Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 339 RMB/day.

4.    Hangzhou international friendly hotel: No.53, Pinghai Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 710 RMB/day.

5.    Hangzhou Hua Cheng International hotel: No.25, Pinghai Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. Accommodation Fee: At least 316 RMB/day.

The top 5 of economical hotels in Hangzhou:
1.    Quan Ji economical hotel All seasons economical hotel. Quan Ji economical hotel is a celebrated high-end hotel brand of Huazhu group in China. It has approximately 80 Quan Ji hotels in Hangzhou.
2.    Han Ting economical hotel

3.    7 Days economical hotel


4.    Ru Jia economical hotel

5.    Jing Jiang Zhi Xing economical hotel (The star of Jing Jiang)


The top 5 of famous youth hostels in Hangzhou:
1.    Liu Hu Xiao Zhu: No.5, Lvyang Road(nearby Nanshan Road), Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.

2.    Hangzhou Jiangnan youth hostel: No.32, Manjuelong Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou.

3.    Backpacker youth hostel: Building 1, Shuguang Apartment, Dongshan Alley, Hangzhou.

4.    Hangzhou Hu Zhong Ju youth hostel: No.4, Zhaogongdi, Yanggongdi Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou.

5.    Hangzhou Wushan youth hostel: No.96, Siyi Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou.





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