Hangzhou people are justifiably proud of their West Lake Longjing, considered one of the finest types of green tea in...
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Often referred to as“Hang embroidery”，Hangzhou's special brand of embroidery has its roots in the Southern Song Dynasty.To be more exact，in...
Back in the Shang Dynasty（1600 BCE-1046 BCE），the ancient Chinese created large numbers of bronze vessels covered with intricate decorations for...
Let's face it，scissors aren't exactly the prefect holiday gift，but to the people of Hangzhou，scissors mean Zhang Xiaoquan.He was a great...
Combining the native-grown bamboo and locally woven silk，the first West Lake silk umbrella was made in the 1930s by craftsman...
But，if you're looking for decoration rather than fashion，the local zhijin，or brocade，will definitely satisfy.Named after the patriotic textile businessman Du Jinsheng...
If there's one thing visitors do in Hangzhou，it's shop.From handicrafts lovingly made by careful hands to the most luxurious silk...
One of the oldest restaurants in Hangzhou，Lou Wai Lou is said to have been established around 1848 by a couple...
Grandma's Home is perhaps the best known Hangzhou franchise in China，in no small part because it can be found in...
Started as a noodle restaurant in 1998，today Xin Bai Lu is a franchise known for its long queues，where people willingly...
Founded in 1913，Zhi Wei Guan is Hangzhou's largest franchise restaurant，kind of like a Hangzhou KFC in that you can find...
Located south of the Drum Tower，this night market starts around 6pm-but it really gets moving after the sun goes down.There...
Southern pastry is to China pastry as French pastry is to the West pastry.Rich in varieties and tastes，Southern pastry，or nandian，found...
Noted for its thin skin，tender texture，and limited fat，ham from Jinhua has been considered the best in China for centuries.Dry-cured ham-making...
Nothing beats a bowl of hot rice in soup，or paofan，as a hearty breakfast for authentic Hangzhou-ness.Pickles，or jiangcai，are highlights at any...
In China，there is a rule for picking where you want to eat:pick the most crowded place. If there's any truth...
In its historical heyday, upwards of 50,000 people flocked to Qinghefang (also known as Hefang Street) for its daily delicacies,...
The lingering fragrance of tea and the divine texture of shrimp:Longjing shrimp，a signature dish in Hangzhou cuisine，can bring a spot...
There is no feeling quite like picking up a fresh，soup-filled dumpling about to burstout of its skin.And while it's a...
Osmanthus cakes are the xiaolongbao of desserts:every city has its own recipe.But Hangzhou has them all beat by having an...