Cultural Treasures of Hangzhou
Discover Hangzhou's cultural heritage through a selection of nine key sites including the UNESCO-listed West Lake, historic Qinghefang Ancient Street with its Ming and Qing dynasty architecture, and a range of specialized museums. These institutions cover diverse themes such as provincial history, art, silk production, tea culture, traditional crafts, fans, and the historic Grand Canal, offering detailed insights into the region's art, history, and traditional industries.
A West Lake
West Lake is a freshwater lake in Hangzhou, China. It is divided into five sections by three causeways.
B Qinghefang Ancient Street
Admire beautiful ancient houses built during the Ming and Qing Dynasty.
C Zhejiang Provincial Museum
The Zhejiang Provincial Museum is the provincial museum of Zhejiang, China, located in Hangzhou.
D Zhejiang Art Museum
Praised not only for the four floors of gorgeous artwork it houses, but also for the outstanding building itself.
E China Silk Museum
A fascinating (and free) museum describing and demonstrating how exactly silk is made. Well worth the visit.
China National Tea Museum
The China National Tea Museum is located in Hangzhou, Zhejiang province, China.
G Hangzhou Arts & Crafts Museum
A recently opened museum. The former factory now houses an intriguing institution with plenty of hands-on opportunities.
H China Fan Museum
The name speaks for itself. All sorts of fans - old, new, large, small - can be seen here at this elegant and graceful museum.
China Grand Canal Museum
Devoted to the longest canal in the world and its long history that rivals the Chinese Wall. Often missed, but captivating.
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