[2024 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Qiaoxi Historical District (Updated Dec)

Compared to West Lake, I prefer this niche place

😜 If it's your first time in Hangzhou, you must know about this place. It holds half of Hangzhou's history and half of its earthly life. If you can stay in Hangzhou for two days, besides spending a day at West Lake, take my advice: follow this route, and your trip to Hangzhou will be worthwhile! 🗓 Itinerary: Wulinmen Wharf—Xinyi Wharf—Fuyicang—Xiangji Temple—Dadou Road Historical and Cultural District— Xiaohe Straight Street—Xiaohe Park—Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural District—Gongchen Bridge Wharf—Wulinmen Wharf—West Lake Cultural Square—Wulin Night Market ⚠️ Tips: Water Bus Line 1 It only costs 3 yuan to tour the scenic spots along the Grand Canal. It's recommended to queue up early in the morning to get a good window seat! If you don't board at the starting station, you might not get a seat at the intermediate stops! If the boat is full, you'll have to wait for the next one! ✅ Must Experience: ❶ Xiangji Temple 🎫 Ticket: 20 yuan (free with temple card) You can see a beautiful scene combining ancient and modern at the entrance! You can also have vegetarian meals here! 😃 ❷ Dadou Road Historical and Cultural District 🎫 Ticket: Free It retains many historical buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China. I captured a beautiful scene that is half ethereal and half earthly! 🤩 ❸ Fuyicang Ruins Park 🎫 Ticket: Free Known as the "Granary of the World," it now hosts various exhibitions from time to time. 😜 ❹ Xiaohe Straight Street 🎫 Ticket: Free Filled with the charm of Jiangnan water towns, it has handmade shops, coffee shops, and teahouses, creating a strong artistic atmosphere 💯 ❺ Xiaohe Park 🎫 Ticket: Free The oil tank buildings with a strong modern industrial style were designed by the team of Japanese architect Kengo Kuma, converted from the Xiaohe Oil Depot. This is the favorite park of the locals! 😎 ❻ Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural District 🎫 Ticket: Free It holds the story of Hangzhou's industrial development over the past century. Come here to find the earthly life in the alleys. You can visit 6 museums in one go and collect stamps along the way! 👍 🏨 Hotel Environment: We stayed at the "Hangzhou Nade Hotel," which is very convenient in terms of transportation, close to both West Lake and the Grand Canal. The lake view room offers a direct view of West Lake from the window! It can be called the king of cost performance in the city center! I have to say, the buffet provided by the hotel is fantastic, offering a variety of seafood and desserts! The taste of Chinese dishes is also great! There's also a new Chinese afternoon tea on the first floor, which is really relaxing~ 🍲 Food Recommendations: You can try scallion pancakes, Dingsheng cakes, Pian'er Chuan, and various delicious Hangzhou dishes. 🧳 Pre-trip Preparation: Essentials: sunscreen, sunshade umbrella, Huoxiang Zhengqi water, mosquito repellent, breathable clothing. 💰 Pitfall Avoidance Guide: 1. Pay attention to the time when taking the water bus and plan your itinerary in advance. 2. Some snacks near scenic spots may be overpriced, so walk a bit further to find more affordable options. Hope you have a great trip❗

Qiaoxi Historic District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Qiaoxi Historic District is named after its location west of Gongchen Bridge. It is about 800 meters long and 200 meters wide. The main attractions are one bridge, two streets, two temples, four alleys, and five museums. The bridge is Gongchen Bridge, the southernmost landmark of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. The two streets are Qiaonong Street and Qiaoxi Street, the most distinctive old streets along the canal in Hangzhou. The two temples are Zhang Daxian Temple and Caishen Temple, which are full of grassroots legends. The four alleys are modern residential alleys that continue the city's memory: Jixiangsi Alley, Ruyi Alley, Tonghe Alley, and Jingsheng Alley. The five museums are the Hangzhou Arts and Crafts Museum, China Knives, Scissors, and Swords Museum, China Umbrella Museum, China Fan Museum, and Handicraft Live Exhibition Hall, which are housed in old warehouses, old factories, and new cultural buildings. Qiaoxi Historic District flourished in the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China and is a microcosm of the Jiangnan towns along the canal. The entire district covers the architectural features of Hangzhou's residential buildings in various periods of modern times. In this 7.83-hectare historic district, not only are the factories, warehouses, shops, docks, and wharves of modern industry and commerce preserved, but also a large number of residential buildings: houses along the canal, courtyard-style traditional houses, alley buildings from the Republic of China, simple "public houses" from the 1950s and 1960s, and "tube buildings" from the 1980s, which almost condense the architecture of modern China. Like the Grand Canal, it is a "living cultural heritage," a "flowing Chinese civilization, a paradise painting." Qiaoxi Historic District is a collective memory of "old Hangzhou," a cultural heritage, and a contemporary life. The district has become an "open-air Song Dynasty cultural museum," with various activities such as tea tasting, Song Dynasty cultural exhibitions, Song-style woodwork exhibitions, and Hanfu parades. In 2014, Qiaoxi Historic District was listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site of the Grand Canal and is the only historic district in Hangzhou to be listed as a World Cultural Heritage Site.

Stroll through the ancient street and travel back in time.

Dear friends, today we will take you to Qiaoxi Zhijie Street in Hangzhou, an ancient street full of Jiangnan water town style. Let's feel the tranquility and ancient charm together. [Attraction Address] Qiaoxi Zhijie Street is located in Gongshu District, Hangzhou, close to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal and not far from the West Lake Scenic Area. It is one of the historical and cultural streets in Hangzhou. If you are in downtown Hangzhou, you can easily find it. 🚌[Attraction Transportation] We recommend taking the subway to Fengqi Road Station, then transferring to a bus or walking. Of course, if you like cycling, renting a shared bike and riding along the canal is also a good choice. 🌟[Attraction Features] Qiaoxi Zhijie Street is known for its ancient buildings and rich cultural heritage. It used to be a gathering place for handicrafts and commerce in Hangzhou, but now it has become a place full of artistic atmosphere. Recommended activities include visiting handicraft workshops, tasting local snacks, and taking a canal cruise. 🗺️[Recommended Route] The recommended order of play is: start from the east end of Qiaoxi Zhijie Street, visit the Handicraft Museum first, then walk west along the street, taste various snacks along the way, and finally take a cruise on the canal to feel the tranquility of the water town. 🎟️[Ticket Information] Qiaoxi Zhijie Street itself is open for free, but some exhibitions and experience programs may require tickets. It is recommended to check the official website or consult on-site in advance. ⏰[Opening Hours, Recommended Visit Time] Open all day, but it is recommended to visit from afternoon to evening so that you can enjoy the sunset view by the canal. 💡[Other Tips] Restrooms: There are public restrooms in the block for visitors to use. Budget: Snacks and souvenirs are reasonably priced, so you don't need a high budget. Sun protection: Remember to apply sunscreen and bring a sun hat when doing outdoor activities. Insurance: It is recommended to purchase travel insurance just in case. Clothing: It is recommended to wear light and comfortable clothes suitable for walking. Luggage storage: Some hotels and attractions offer luggage storage services, so you can inquire in advance.

The old streets of Qiaoxi Historic Block after the rain.

Today I went to the Qiaoxi Historic Block, which is full of ancient charm. It feels like I have traveled back to ancient times. The ancient town is next to the famous Grand Canal. The river is leisurely and perfectly blends with the ancient town. It is simply a living picture of the Jiangnan water town~ However, the protagonist of my day is not the Grand Canal and the ancient town, but the blooming trumpet creeper in the ancient town! In this season, the trumpet creeper is so beautiful, one by one, one cluster after another, with the continuous white walls and black tiles in the ancient town, it is simply a perfect match! The trumpet creeper seems to know that it is in the ancient town, so it blooms particularly happily. Many places are covered with beautiful trumpet creepers and ivy, and some even occupy the entire wall! The trumpet creeper above and the ivy below make the walls of the ancient town perfectly integrated with nature, which is really beautiful~ It rained a little bit, and the trumpet creeper in the drizzle seemed to be thriving, and the upward climbing posture was really full of vitality! The kind of lush beauty is simply fascinating. The trumpet creeper after the rain, with a little water droplets, shining, as if saying to me: "Look at me quickly, am I beautiful?" Haha, of course I am very willing to appreciate this beauty~ In short, the trumpet creeper in Qiaoxi Ancient Town is really a highlight of this season. With the charm of the ancient town and the beautiful scenery of the Grand Canal, it is simply a living beautiful picture! If you also like this kind of ancient beauty, then hurry up and come to Qiaoxi Ancient Town to enjoy the trumpet creeper~

Compared to West Lake, this niche Citywalk

||If you are visiting Hangzhou for the first time, besides West Lake, this niche Citywalk is worth a stroll. A canal line, half of Hangzhou's history. Here, you will find small bridges and flowing water, artistic shops, and the lively atmosphere of old Hangzhou. Recently, the trumpet creeper flowers are blooming enthusiastically. ～ 🍭Recommended Route: Xiangji Temple → Dadou Road Historical Block → Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block → Xiaohe Park → Xiaohe Straight Street 1️⃣ Xiangji Temple This ancient temple from the Northern Song Dynasty is hidden in the bustling city. The temple architecture is quite Tang and Song style, and the environment is tranquil, making it a great place for blessings and wishes. 🕰️Opening hours: 8:00 - 17:00 🎫Ticket: 20 yuan, free with a temple card 2️⃣ Dadou Road Historical Block Turn right out of Xiangji Temple, and you will reach it, right next to the Grand Canal. Here, the trees are lush, and there is a bustling market. When you are tired of walking, you can enjoy the canal scenery, have a cup of coffee, and enjoy a moment of peace. 3️⃣ Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block After crossing the famous Gongchen Bridge, you will arrive at Qiaoxi Historical Block. The streets are lined with various craft shops. The ancient streets and alleys are full of life, and recently, the trumpet creeper flowers have also bloomed. ✅Historical Exhibitions: Grand Canal Museum China Umbrella Museum China Fan Museum Knife, Sword, and Scissors Museum 4️⃣ Xiaohe Park An industrial-style art park, the buildings transformed from old oil tanks are unique. Whether for relaxation or taking kids for a walk, it is very nice. 5️⃣ Xiaohe Straight Street An artistic treasure old street, with three small streets to stroll around. The shops are interestingly decorated, and it is a great place for photos. Xiaohe Straight Street at night has a unique charming atmosphere.

Hangzhou extends a beautiful invitation from the Grand Canal of Beijing-Hangzhou

Introduction: The Grand Canal of Beijing-Hangzhou, which began to be dug during the Spring and Autumn period, has a history of over 2,500 years. The canal passes through four provinces and two cities, including Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, with a total length of 1,794 kilometers. It is the longest canal in the world, with the largest scale and the oldest history of any artificial waterway. 🚍Transportation Guide: 1. Take a boat from Wulinmen Wharf⛵️: Water Bus Line 1 to Gongchen Bridge (3 yuan) 2. Drive by yourself🚗: Navigate to the Canal Square Parking Lot🅿️, which is just over 100 meters from Gongchen Bridge 3. Parking is available at the nearby Oceanwide Joy City and Crystal City Shopping Plaza 4. Take the subway🚇: Navigate to Gongchen Bridge East 🤟Set aside a day for a visit, and it's basically free, with no admission fee🎫 🚶Route: Take a boat from Wulinmen Wharf➡️Gongchen Bridge➡️West of the Bridge Historical District➡️Xiaohe Historical District➡️Dadou Road Historical District➡️Xiangji Temple➡️Xiangji Temple Subway Station🚉 Tourist Attractions🌉 1. Xiaohe Historical District: Known as the 'last canal residence of Hangzhou'❗️The district retains more than half of its original residents, continuing the traditional customs and lifestyle of the canal dwellings. 2. West of the Bridge Historical District Gongchen Bridge, Chinese knives, scissors, swords, fan industry, and umbrella industry museums are all located here. The exquisite traditional Chinese handicrafts, which disappeared almost completely under the global industrialization wave of the 17th century, are very Jiangnan-style and well worth a visit❗️ 3. Dadou Road Historical District: Xiangji Stone Pagoda, late Qing and early Republican residential architecture, and the historical ambiance of old Hangzhou city, now host a market on weekends. 4. Take the subway to the cultural district west of Gongchen Bridge, where the nearby Scissors Museum and Umbrella Museum are closed. Be sure to check the opening hours before visiting. 5. Visit the Grand Canal of Beijing-Hangzhou Museum to gain a deeper understanding of canal culture.

History is a dream of brushing shoulders

Spring Outing Notes | Hangzhou Gongchen Bridge West Historical District. Arts and Crafts Exhibition Hall, Handicraft Workshop, Southern School of Calligraphy, Wuliang Coffee, Elegant Tea House... The canal flows gently, visitors flutter by, and beauty is linked in a delightful chain.

Hangzhou Spring Flower Viewing City Stroll

Spring Travel Notes Spring in Hangzhou🍃 is a time of endless beauty and clear skies☀. Having been in Hangzhou for 10 years, I love to wander around in March and April, sharing 5 local-recommended spring flower viewing and city stroll routes🗺, perfect for friends traveling to Hangzhou in spring✅. 1⃣ West Lake Secret Walk 🚶Walking: 3km ⌚Time: 3 hours 🌷Best viewing period: Early March - Late March 🗺Route: Maojiabu—Former Residence of Du Jinsheng—West Lake State Guesthouse—Turtle Pool—Bathing Phoenix Bay 💡Features: The backyard of West Lake, very quiet, a paradise for individuals. February orchids and cherry blossoms can be seen everywhere, and you can also check in at the State Guesthouse to see the magnolia king. 2⃣ Cultural Canal Walk 🚶Walking: 4km ⌚Time: 3.5 hours 🌷Best viewing period: Mid-April - May 🗺Route: Gongchen Bridge—West of the Bridge Historical District—Xiaohe Park—Xiaohe Straight Street 💡Features: This route has witnessed the history of the Grand Canal from Beijing to Hangzhou, with pink walls and black tiles of the old riverside houses, roses blooming in April, very much in the style of the Jiangnan region. 3⃣ Flower World Walk 🚶Walking: 3.5km ⌚Time: 3 hours 🌷Best viewing period: Late April - Early May 🗺Route: Baima Lake Park—Intersection of Tangyan Road and Huantang Road Flower Sea—Xianghu Crossing 💡Features: Roses, cornflowers, and poppies, the flower fields here are vast, and finally, you can have a meal in the "Little Wuzhen" Xianghu Crossing. 4⃣ Monet Garden Walk 🚶Walking: 5km ⌚Time: 3.5 hours 🌷Best viewing period: Mid-March - Early April 🗺Route: Xizi Hotel—Jingci Temple—Prince Bay Park—Jiuyao Mountain 💡Features: The must-visit Prince Bay Park in Hangzhou, resembling Monet's garden, plus walking along the Xizi Hotel lakeside line, you can monopolize the entire West Lake and cherry blossoms, and finally, you can overlook Bathing Phoenix Bay from Jiuyao Mountain. 5⃣ Flowing Water and Falling Flowers Walk 🚶Walking: 4km ⌚Time: 2.5 hours 🌷Best viewing period: Mid-March - Early April 🗺Route: Botanical Garden Bamboo Plant Area—Mulanshan Tea Garden—Yunsong Book Residence—Tea Museum 💡Features: A quiet and lesser-known flower viewing route, passing through the babbling bamboo forest, you can enjoy camellias, cherry blossoms, and snow willows all the way, very healing.

Qiaoxi Straight Street is the most worthwhile shopping district in the northern area of Hangzhou

On the sixth day of the Chinese New Year, I visited this district on my last day in Hangzhou, but unfortunately, the weather was bad and it kept raining. The district mainly revolves around the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and includes attractions such as the Sword Scissors Museum, Umbrella and Fan Museum, Arts and Crafts Museum, Tianyang D32 Fashion District, Gongchen Bridge, Qiaoxi Straight Street, Zitan Museum, and the Grand Canal Museum, to name a few. 📍Detailed address: No. 1 Qiaoxi Straight Street, Gongshu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province 🕙Business hours: Open all day, museums require advance reservation. 🚉Transportation strategy: If driving, it is recommended to park in the underground garage of Tianyang D32 district, where registering as a member can get one hour of free parking. Alternatively, you can take subway line 5 to the Grand Canal Station or Gongchen Bridge East. ⏳Visiting time: Half a day to a day 🗓Background: Qiaoxi Straight Street is a general term for the area west of Gongchen Bridge in Gongshu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province. The Qiaoxi historical and cultural district is more clearly defined, starting from the head of Gongchen Bridge and spreading out to the west, north to the China Fan Museum, south to Dengyun Road, and west to Xiaohe Road. The Qiaoxi area is a cluster of ancient buildings from the Jiangnan water towns and is now a characteristic district for traditional Chinese medicine. Today's Qiaoxi Straight Street has become the Qiaoxi Straight Street Historical District. Crossing over Gongchen Bridge from the Canal Square, you will find yourself on Qiaoxi Straight Street. The historical district is L-shaped and has preserved a complete set of late Qing and early Republican riverside residential buildings, as well as a large number of industrial relics from the near modern era. Compared to Xiaohe Straight Street, Qiaoxi Straight Street has a more commercial atmosphere. The Canal Industrial Three Museums—China Umbrella Museum, China Fan Museum, and China Sword Scissors Museum—converted from old factories, along with the God of Wealth Temple, Zhang Daxian Temple, and riverside bookstores, add a cultural atmosphere to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. 🌟Highlights: Sword Scissors Museum, Umbrella and Fan Museum, and the Grand Canal Museum.

Hangzhou locals' favorite old street! The night view is too beautiful!

🌿If you are traveling to Hangzhou, don't go to the crowded West Lake anymore. Recently, I checked in a less popular scenic spot in Hangzhou - Qiaoxi Straight Street, 📍located near Gongchen Bridge represented by the Asian Games mascot "Chenchen". · 🌿A Gongchen Bridge, half of Hangzhou's history. · 🌿Different from the crowded Xiaohe Straight Street, this is the old street that Hangzhou locals love the most. From dusk to the beginning of the lights, on the bank of the canal, you can see the most beautiful night view of Hangzhou! · 🌿Qiaoxi Straight Street is not big, along Gongchen Bridge, south to the north side of Dengyun Bridge, west to Xiaohe Road, there are bookstores, coffee shops, cultural and creative shops, tea rooms, etc., especially suitable for calming down and slowly experiencing the fireworks of Hangzhou's old bottom. · 🌿If you want to visit the Umbrella Museum, Fan Museum, Sword Museum, etc., it is recommended to reserve a whole day. · 📸Tour route arrangement: · Wulinmen Wharf➠Gongchen Bridge➠Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block➠Watch the night view in the evening➠Accommodation · ✔️About transportation: · ▫️Hangzhou Water Bus Line 1, 📍Wulinmen Wharf→Gongchen Bridge, 💰Ticket price 3/r ▫️Taxi, from West Lake Scenic Area to here, about 30 minutes ▫️Subway, Hangzhou Subway Line 5→Grand Canal Station, 10 minutes walk～ · ✔️About accommodation · 🌿Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block, suitable for slow strolling, if you come here to play, it is recommended to stay for one night, you can better appreciate the night view. This time I stayed at Conglai·Canal Courtyard, which is the Grand Canal when you go out, and it is about 10 minutes walk to Gongchen Bridge. · 🌿The homestay environment is quiet and quiet, the entire courtyard is surrounded by green plants, the room design is simple and industrial style, simple and exquisite, there are free desserts and fruits when you check in, the whole intelligent room control system and password lock access control, the experience is great～ · 🌿In addition to accommodation, the third floor of the homestay also has a bar where you can have a few drinks. At dusk, you can drink tea and enjoy the scenery on the rooftop terrace. In addition, there are many internet celebrity shops around the homestay that can be checked in～ · 🌿Hangzhou Conglai·Canal Courtyard · 📍Address｜480 Xiaohe Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou City

This Asian Games route is great for strolling and taking pictures!

Compared to the always crowded West Lake, I actually prefer this less popular Asian Games tour route, which is very suitable for walking➕photography, sharing some photo check-in locations, friends who are going to go recently hurry up and mark it~ 🚶‍♀️My photo route: Xiangji Temple Square——Xiaohe Straight Street——Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Street——Gongchen Bridge - 1️⃣Xiangji Temple: A thousand-year-old temple on the side of the canal, quiet in the midst of noise, next to it is a high-rise building, the picture of ancient civilization and modern society in the same scene, quite impactful. Photo points: ▪️Xiangji Temple Square, that is, this area at the entrance, take a picture from under the tree on the right, use the leaves as the foreground; ▪️Dashingenna King Hall, each person can get 3 incense for free, you can capture some pictures of worship; ▪️The small roads on both sides, people can pretend to walk casually, with the temple building as the background; ▪️There are often monks passing by in the temple, wait more and you can take pictures. 2️⃣Xiaohe Straight Street: The architectural style and street structure of Xiaohe Straight Street are all rebuilt during the Republic of China period, and you can always find some traces of the times left behind, which is also one of the fun of my citywalk. Photo points: ▪️Along the river path, there is a door every short distance that can go directly to the river, use the door to create a sense of space for shooting; ▪️The entrance of the shop, the door design of Xiaohe Straight Street is very distinctive, there are various flower installations, some even have seats, very Dali feeling; ▪️Street side wall, ancient wooden doors and large jars for brewing wine, etc., can make your photos more vivid; ▪️In the middle of the street, the narrow street is crowded with people, very human. 3️⃣Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Street➕Gongchen Bridge The two points are actually together, here is very suitable for shooting national style, Hanfu and cheongsam can be. Photo points: ▪️The entrance of Gongchen Bridge is a street with a very ancient life atmosphere, the roof is hung with the banner of Fang Hui Chun Tang, very age-sensitive; ▪️Along the river street, there are large lotus flowers🪷 by the river, the background is old buildings; ▪️The main street and the fork, the whole block is very good to shoot, there will be some small forks in the middle, the wall is hung with big character posters shop name, also very good to shoot.

If you're advised to go to Hangzhou, don't leave until you've walked this citywalk

During the National Day holiday, if you come to Hangzhou, don't just squeeze into the crowd at West Lake, try to walk this citywalk loved by locals. Follow the small bridges and streams, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and the historic old streets to experience a different Hangzhou journey! 🗺 Route sharing: Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block - Gongchen Bridge - Xiaohe Straight Street - Xiaohe Park - Dadou Road - Xiangji Temple - Fuyi Warehouse - Youge Post Station 📸 Travel check-in strategy: 🍃 Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block: Enjoy the canal scenery, visit the museum, and experience Hangzhou's old craftsmanship. 🍃 Xiaohe Straight Street: Full of Jiangnan style, coffee, tea houses, handmade artistry. 🍃 Xiaohe Park: A newly renovated industrial style park, suitable for photo check-ins. 🍃 Dadou Road: The old city has a stronger local flavor, a different taste. 🍃 Xiangji Temple: An ancient temple close to the city, don't miss the plain noodle food. 🍃 Youge Post Station: Provides free water, charging, rest, receive cultural and creative gifts, good props for photos. 🌟 Tips: ✅ It's better to go in the morning, there will be more people in the afternoon. ✅ Use a telephoto lens for street shooting to enhance the humanistic feel. ✅ Bring the 'Hangzhou Friendship Limited Card' for photos, the effect is good, and it also attracts questions. ✅ The attractions are relatively concentrated, it is recommended to use shared bicycles, driving is not recommended. Enjoy your journey! 🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️

My secret Hangzhou CityWalk route that 99% of people don't know about

Hi, my name is yy Hangzhou is not just about West Lake This route along the canal is perfect for spending a day Come for a citywalk! 🍃Shaded by green trees, you don't have to worry about the sun! You can also spend 3 yuan to take a canal water bus⛴️ Sit on the boat and enjoy the scenery of Jiangnan~ 🚶🏻‍♂️【Canal citywalk route】 Gongchen Bridge - Qiaoxi Straight Street (Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block) - Canal Water Bus - Xiangji Temple - Dadou Road Historical and Cultural Block - Xiaohe Straight Street (Xiaohe Historical and Cultural Block) - Grand Canal Asian Games Park ⛴️【Canal Water Bus Guide】 Line 1: Xinyi Square - Canal World 🎫Boat ticket: 3/person (1h1 class, 1 person 1 seat, if there is no seat, you can walk there) 🖼️【Canal Historical Block Guide】 1⃣️Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block Gongchen Bridge is here, standing on Gongchen Bridge watching the boats come and go, ordering a cup of tea and sitting by the canal, it's really comfortable! The Fan Museum and the Knife and Sword Museum are nearby, it's very interesting to walk around with a self-guided tour~ 2⃣️Xiangji Temple A temple is located in the city, with modern buildings behind it. Standing on Xiangji Temple Square, you can see the fusion of modern and ancient architecture. There are also fortune cookies and bracelets for sale at the entrance, which is quite interesting! 3⃣️Dadou Road Historical and Cultural Block The trees on Dadou Road are shaded, and the ancient buildings are very charming. Sitting by the canal and enjoying the breeze is really comfortable~ The artistic small shops and the roadside market make the artistic atmosphere here super strong. Buy a cup of coffee at the corner of the street and sit for an afternoon~ 4⃣️Xiaohe Historical and Cultural Block You can walk from Dadou Road to Xiaohe Straight Street, both sides of several blocks are full of artistic and petty bourgeois coffee shops. When the lanterns light up at sunset, the narrow river and the ancient buildings make me feel like I'm in Wuzhen in a second! There are also several industrial style oil tanks next to it, which are super photogenic!! 🍲【Canal Side Food】 ❶T coffee: A coffee shop on the side of Qiaoxi Straight Street, the decoration is very stylish, sitting by the river, very comfortable~ ❷Old man's oil fried shrimp: A Hangzhou local Hangbang cuisine restaurant, the taste is quite authentic, very delicious Hangzhou Tourism｜Hangzhou Travel｜Hangzhou Photography｜Hangzhou citywalk Hangzhou Asian Games｜Hangzhou Hiking｜Hangzhou Weekend｜Hangzhou Guide

People of Hangzhou, have you received the notice of this temple fair?

People of Hangzhou, have you received the notice of this temple fair? The autumn is thick, the golden autumn season Dadou Road Historical and Cultural Block, Xiaohe Historical and Cultural Block, Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block, Canal World Cultural and Art Park, Canal World Five Street Park linkage The Grand Canal has a unique historical and cultural folk atmosphere, whether it is to enjoy the canal landscape for leisurely walks, or to sit down and quietly feel the breeze, it is more than comfortable... Today, a unique Grand Canal temple fair will be held here, with various check-in activities, handmade markets, national style garden parties, Block performances, gourmet food, outdoor micro-drunk... It's so interesting, you can even watch outdoor movies here, a perfect nostalgia kill, a second to bring back the joy of chasing outdoor movies in childhood, while entertaining, let us understand the unique historical and cultural heritage of the canal deeper

The so-called "bridge west" is a general term in the west of the arch bridge. The current history and cultural district of Qiaoxi is more clear. It starts from the arch bridge and spreads to the west. It goes to the China Fan Museum in the north, Dengyun Road in the south, and Xiaohe Road in the west. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, this area was called the Beiguan Night Market, and the business on both sides of the canal flourished. If you want to find a place on the canal and look at the modern history and culture of the canal, then the bridge west straight is definitely a good place. It witnessed the prosperous scenery along the canal in the past, and also saw the helplessness of the industrial decline in the 1980s and 1990s. It condensed the epitome of the history of the development of national industry in modern Hangzhou since the late Qing Dynasty.