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Hangzhou Grand Canal and Xiaohe Street: A Waterside Local Day
A practical Hangzhou guide for repeat visitors and travellers interested in everyday urban history, with a connected route, realistic pacing and common mistakes to avoid.
How many days are enough to explore Hangzhou? Seven things you should think about before you go.
This article addresses seven crucial questions to ask before your trip: How many days are enough in Hangzhou? What's the best season? Is it safe to travel alone? How to plan with elderly people and ch
West Lake on Foot and Boat: A Calm First Day
A practical 杭州 route for couples, families and slow travellers, with realistic pacing, transport logic and common mistakes to avoid.
Hangzhou Tea or Hong Kong Skyline? Two Different Weekends
Compare a slow Hangzhou tea-and-lake weekend with a Hong Kong harbour weekend, including the different entry and payment checks.
Hangzhou Avoidance List | Don't be fooled by 3-day, 2-night itineraries; a modified route tested and verified by a local.
A Hangzhou native who has lived in the city for 7 years exposes the truth behind the classic 3-day, 2-night itinerary found online: traffic jams at Broken Bridge and Lakeside, overcrowded Lingyin Temp
Slow Travel in Hangzhou Without Tiring Your Legs | A 5-Day, 4-Night Trip with Parents: A Tested Guide to Avoiding Pitfalls (Includes a 20-Item Checklist for Seniors)
A leisurely travel guide for parents in Hangzhou is here! A 5-day, 4-night itinerary specially designed for seniors, with only 1-2 key points planned each day. Personally tested and marked with elevat
Solo Trip to Hangzhou Without Mistakes | A Safety Checklist for Dining and Photo Spots for One Person for Three Days and Two Nights (Blogger's Personal Experience to Avoid Pitfalls)
A blogger's personally tested and proven safety guide for solo travelers in Hangzhou: a three-day, two-night solo itinerary covering restaurants where you can eat alone without feeling awkward, photo
A leisurely stroll through tea fields and valleys | A 7-day, 6-night family-friendly and senior-friendly itinerary in Hangzhou
This 7-day, 6-night in-depth slow-paced tour of Hangzhou avoids the crowds at West Lake, focusing on the West Lake West Line Tea Field Valley, with only 2-3 stops per day. It includes a choice between
48-Hour Flash Mob in Hangzhou | A Special Forces-Style 2-Day, 1-Night Weekend Itinerary: West Lake Night Views and Old Hangzhou in the South of the City in One Go
This is a 2-day, 1-night flash tour of Hangzhou for young tourists with limited time. Day 1 connects the Broken Bridge of West Lake, Bai Causeway, Southern Song Imperial Street, the night view of Wush
Leisurely Hangzhou | A Family-Friendly Trip: Enjoy the Charm of West Lake Tea for Three Days and Two Nights
XOOTOUR's experienced columnist presents a three-day, two-night family trip guide to Hangzhou. The itinerary is relaxed, covering classic attractions such as West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and Longjing Te