Historical hikes: Hangzhou’s ancient roads offer interesting walks for nature lovers
Spring is suitable for hiking when cherry, apricot, pear and peach trees paint the hills a mix of pink, red and white. Some of the best hiking routes are the ancient roads that wind around hills around...
Wu Huixin | March 18, 2024, Monday
Tulips lead springtime flowering at Taiziwan Park
Over 400,000 tulips are beginning to bloom at Hangzhou’s Taiziwan Park. About 10 percent of the blossoms, ranging in hues of red, orange, pink and purple, have already burst into bloom beneath towering...
Wu Huixin | March 14, 2024, Thursday
Silk museum showcases clothing, vessels used in Confucian ceremonies
The wearing of ceremonial costumes and the usage of ritual vessels are vital parts of rites in Confucianism. The China National Silk Museum is showcasing etiquette-related antiquities on loan from the...
Wu Huixin | March 11, 2024, Monday
Nature, tea harvest infuse Jingzhe rituals
The ancient Chinese divided each year into 24 solar terms to mark the sun’s path through the sky as a guide for farming and weather. These embody the rhythms of nature, and the harmony between people and...
Wu Huixin | March 7, 2024, Thursday
Descendants pay homage to King Qian
The 18th day of the first lunar month has held significant importance for the Qian family for centuries. Clan members convene at King Qian’s Temple in Hangzhou to pay tribute to Qian Liu, the inaugural...
Wu Huixin | March 4, 2024, Monday
Stop and smell the flowers at orchid festival
The 12th Spring Orchid Festival, Hangzhou’s annual floral extravaganza, is in full swing at the Guo Pavilion on the West Lake. About 300 pots of orchids grown by 40 organizations are on display until March...
Wu Huixin | February 29, 2024, Thursday
Hangzhou welcomes Guangyuan workers
The Hangzhou government is chartering long-distance coaches and flights to alleviate burdens on enterprises in terms of personnel recruitment and production resumption at the beginning of February....
Wu Huixin | February 26, 2024, Monday
Tourists flood Hangzhou’s scenic spots
Over 5 million people visited Hangzhou’s West Lake scenic area during the eight-day Chinese New Year holiday, 23 percent more than in 2019....
Wu Huixin | February 22, 2024, Thursday
Exhibition attempts to understand China’s dragon fascination
To mark the Year of the Dragon, an exhibition at the Zhejiang Museum of Natural History features artifacts and historical documents relating to the fictitious totem....
Wu Huixin | February 19, 2024, Monday
Hangzhou offers performance, floral delights for Spring Festival holiday
FOR many, the weeklong Chinese New Year holiday means long lines and crowded tourist destinations. For those who want to avoid heaving throngs and hectic holiday experiences, Hangzhou has plenty to offer. Activities ...
Wu Huixin | February 8, 2024, Thursday
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