The weekend is here again and you definitely need time to unwind from the stress you have conglomerated over the week. And yet the issue still remains that you have no idea where to hangout. Well, Hangzhou may be all sorts of things but surely isn’t borin
The weekend is here again and you definitely need time to unwind from the stress you have conglomerated over the week. And yet the issue still remains that you have no idea where to hangout. Well, Hangzhou may be all sorts of things but surely isn’t boring, and I will show you why.
FAMILY/PERSONAL HANGOUT
West Lake
For a calm, relaxing moment with the family I will not hesitate to recommend the ever-popular West Lake Wonder. West Lake is the most famous attraction in Zhejiang Province and for a good reason-it always puts on a show of stunning beauty-from the impressive lights, music and water dance down to the splendid sunset view.
How to Get There?
West Lake is accessible by most of the buses within Hangzhou’s urban area.
Ticket Price: Free
Opening Hours:
West Lake is open to the public on a 24/7 basis; pleasure boats operate daily, from 9:00AM to 9:00PM.
Prince Bay Park
What better time to visit Prince Bay Park than in Spring season. The sprung out sweet smelling flowers, coupled with the bright green gardens and crystal clear lakes flowing beneath man made bridges provide the perfect ambience for a picnic or gathering with loved ones. Prince Bay Park is located at the south end of Su Causeay, an intersection between Nanshan Road and Hupao Road
Location:
Taiziwan Gate, Nanshan Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou
How to Get There?
1) Take bus no. K4 and 504.
2) Take tourist line 1, 2, 3, and 5.
3) Get off at the Flower Harbor or Huagang stop.
Ticket Price: RMB10/person
Opening Hours: 8:30-16:30
OUTDOOR SIGHTSEEING & EXHIBITION
Don’t forget to pass by Queens Park Sunday for the International Food & Drinks Fest on Wulin Road.
You could visit the LUOYUAN VILLAGE popularly known as the Noodle Town and 3D Village which is very photo friendly, with beautiful 3D drawings on the floors and walls of the colorful buildings. The best part is you can actually learn how to make noodles and try some delicious noodle recipes too; why else would this village be called Noodle Town…..
Noodle Town潘周家村
Have you ever seen 300 people holding a single noodle before? Can you believe that people would compete just to take a photo with noodles? Do you know the significance of longevity noodles? Look no further than Panzhoujia village for answers.
Panzhoujia village is located in Tanxi town, Pujiang county, Jinhua city of east China’s Zhejiang province. It is an ancient village with over 400 years of history. The village boasts more than ten preserved ancestral halls, which were built during the Ming and Qing dynasties of ancient China. People can truly feel the long history and rich culture through these buildings.
Location: Pujiang, Hangzhou
How to Get There?
Take the suttle bus from Hangzhou South Bus Station
Luoyuan Village
罗源村
Location: Luo Yuan Villiage, Pu Jiang
How to Get There?
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Take the high speed train to Yiwu.
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义乌（市民广场）—丹溪北路—机场路—义浦线—浦义公路—蒲兰线—浦横线—罗源村
NIGHTLIFE
The best part is the nightlife in Hangzhou. Be sure to meet people from different provinces and diverse countries on your late night adventure. Feel free to visit the ABC CAFÉ at Binjiang (beside Ramada Hotel) and be served with a whole pint of Tiger beer for only 10rmb whilst you watch tournaments with peers. And if you are not a fan of beer you can order any cocktail on the menu for only 20rmb (till 7 pm).
The dance freaks will enjoy a night out at AMIGO’S BAR on the Yugu road or CARBON on the Beishan Road. Then there is a Latin Party on Saturday at MINT LOUNGE AND COCKTAILS on Shuguang Road. For the gents that prefer watching outdoor live matches, you can make some more friends at COLLEGE B&R while you enjoy free Budweiser or Carlsberg beer with their burgers.
Not forgetting the ladies, CHARCOAL RESTAURANT LOUNGE BAR, LA PEDRERA AND MOJITO all have special plans just for you. And after you get some cheap drinks and shisha at ELLEN’S BAR, you may get a cure for your hangover at SHARES BAR with their delicious English breakfast.
