4-Day Self-Drive from Shanghai: Hangzhou, Pan'an, Xianju (2020) – Xiangji Temple, Juxi Ancient Village, Potan Ancient Town, Gaoqian Ancient Village
The 2020 National Day holiday was special: the Mid-Autumn Festival happened to be on October 1, and the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic hadn't dissipated. After weighing...
Beyond West Lake in Hangzhou: A Two-Day Tour of Yuhang
The only remaining seven-arch stone bridge on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is in Tangqi Ancient Town. Built in 1498 during the Ming Dynasty, it has stood for over five hundred years.
Daming Mountain Travel Guide – Dining, Lodging & Transport
In December, I drove to Daming Mountain, parked my car, bought a 25 yuan scenic shuttle bus ticket to the foot of the mountain, and then purchased an uphill…
Escape Hangzhou: Discover the Low-Key, Stunning Secret Spots on Its Outskirts
About this trip: I've been backpacking on the road for 8 years, travel is my profession. Please follow: Eagle Wang Jun, sharing daily stories from the journey...
Hangzhou Xiaoyao Manor on Xiang Lake: A Secluded Paradise by the Lake, Quietly Enjoying a Mountain Retreat in a Hidden Manor
Hangzhou, the renowned water town of Jiangnan, stroll along Bai Causeway, Su Causeway, and Broken Bridge under an oil-paper umbrella; take a boat to visit Lesser Yingzhou and Mid-Lake Island, and admire the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon—the poetic charm of Jiangnan unfolds before your eyes.
Explore Sun Quan's Hometown: See an Ancient Town, Taste Local Delicacies, and Wander in the Landscapes of 'Dwelling in the Fuchun Mountains'
Finally the May Day short holiday has arrived, so it's time to go out and explore. Traveling across provinces is too much trouble, so why not find a relaxing place near Hangzhou to stay for a couple of days?
Leave City Cares Behind and Savor Life’s Simple Pleasures
I was drawn to Qiandao Lake by its scenic beauty, and by a need to escape from stress. ‘Thousand Islands’ – just the name...
Hangzhou Has More Than West Lake: Discover Xianghu Lake, Much Bigger — and I’d Never Even Been!
It’s a short hop from Shanghai to Hangzhou, but I’ve never thoroughly explored it. I’ve visited West Lake a few times, but Xianghu Lake was a first. As West Lake’s
Visiting Wuyuan in Jiangxi, Wuyi Mountain, and Suzhou & Hangzhou
In September 2021, we took our child to school. Total cost: 12,000 RMB, of which 10,000 RMB was spent on the trip.
Head to Tonglu, Hangzhou This Holiday – Experience Slow Living in China's Most Beautiful County! (With Attraction Guide)
Tonglu, Hangzhou, hailed as 'China’s most beautiful county,' is a world away from the bustling scenes of many small Jiangnan towns. Here, you'll find more of a slow-paced lifestyle.
Affordable Luxury Stargazing: Discover a New Way to Experience Zhejiang～
As someone with ancestral roots in Zhejiang, places like Hangzhou, Anji, Moganshan... are where I always want to return. This time I chose to self-
In the Tea Gardens of Hangzhou, I Learned to Let Go of the Small Stuff
This May, I went to Hangzhou for a meditation retreat and stayed in Shangchengdai Village, a secluded tea town nearby. The scenery was so stunning I had to jot down my thoughts.
Holding Hands, Strolling Together: A Trip to Qingshan Lake with My Parents
Young people often don't understand why the elderly like to go out on holidays or weekends; it's really to feel the bustle and distract themselves from missing their children and grandchildren.
Rewinding Qiandao Lake
Passing through the worldly hustle, my heart lingers in the misty scenery. Paths intersect, a lone wanderer walks, and low houses slowly vanish from sight.
Midsummer West Lake, Playing in the Misty Rain | Hangzhou, a Graduation Trip for the Little Ones
My little travel companion since childhood
Yuedong ATV: Driving the Land Overlord, Traversing Mountains, Youth Means Going Wild
All Terrain Vehicle, commonly known as ATV.