Night Tour on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal
The 'Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal' is one of the greatest ancient water conservancy projects in China and the longest canal in the world. Taking a boat tour on the canal is the best way to directly experience its long history and culture and to enjoy the scenery of the water towns in Jiangnan. As night falls, the lights illuminate for miles, and the canal still retains its classical charm. If you are visiting Hangzhou for the first time, you must not miss its beauty.
Watch a Performance of 'The Romance of Song Dynasty' at Hangzhou Songcheng Park
Songcheng is an old theme park in Hangzhou, a replica ancient city full of Song Dynasty charm. Being there feels like riding Doraemon's 'time machine', wandering through the streets and alleys, back to the Song Dynasty a thousand years ago. The streets, restaurants, people's attire, behavior, and various performances and vendor shouts all make you wonder if you have really traveled back to that distant era. Most notably, there is 'The Romance of Song Dynasty', one of the 'World's Top Three Shows'. The entire performance is full of climaxes, with impressive lighting effects and actor performances. It not only depicts the splendor of the Song Imperial Palace, the tragic battles of Yue Fei's army, and the timeless love stories of the White Snake and Xu Xian, and Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai, but also beautifully showcases silk, tea, and the misty rain of Jiangnan, making it impossible to look away.
Have a Cup of Fragrant Longjing Tea at Meijiawu
Hangzhou, renowned worldwide for its West Lake Longjing tea, has long been imprinted with tea culture. Regardless of age, people love to drink tea, not for the taste, but for the leisure it brings. If Beishan Road is for savoring the waters of West Lake, then Meijiawu is for enjoying the tender fragrance of Longjing tea. When visiting Hangzhou, if you have time, it's best to come to Meijiawu, find a teahouse, drink tea, enjoy the beautiful scenery, savor the fragrant tea, feel the gentle breeze, and empty your mind. Not for anything else, just for that bit of tranquility in your heart.
Go to Grandma's House for Authentic Hangzhou Cuisine
"A31, Grandma is calling you for dinner." If you have been to Hangzhou, you must be impressed by this phrase echoing through the streets and alleys. It has become one of the most spectacular scenes in the bustling city of Hangzhou. When you visit Hangzhou, you must try the local Hangzhou cuisine. And to taste authentic Hangzhou cuisine, you must go to the famous Grandma's House.
