Hangzhou Stroll | A quiet walk through the "Imperial City" forgotten by time!

| A quiet walk through the "Imperial City" forgotten by time! [Highlights]: 1. Nationally protected site: Fantian Temple Buddhist Stupa. The last king of Wuyue rebuilt Nantasi Temple and erected a pair of stupas in front of it. The pair of stupas are about 15 meters high and about 10 meters apart, and are carved from Taihu stone. The stupas are decorated with statues, scriptures, and carvings that show the development of Buddhism during the Wuyue Kingdom of the Five Dynasties. 2. Mantoushan Community. Old buildings with crisscrossing wires and clothes hanging out to dry. Time seems to have stopped here. 3. Creative parks: Creative Valley, Fengshan Shiyi Creative Park, Phoenix Commune, Phoenix Cultural and Creative Town, Phoenix Royal Garden, etc. Coffee shops, cheongsam shops, fashion stores, art galleries, creative restaurants, and cultural and creative shops. The local culture and creative culture blend together here. [Notes]: Mantoushan is the site of the Southern Song Imperial City at the foot of Phoenix Mountain. It has not been demolished or altered to protect the site, preserving the original lifestyle of old Hangzhou. Wander through the alleys and get lost. You may hear neighbors chatting in Hangzhou dialect, see people drawing water from wells, washing clothes on cement washboards, and tricycles piled high with recyclables. At the end of the alley, you'll find another corner of the community and another story. Places like this, full of the flavor of old Hangzhou, are becoming fewer and fewer as they are demolished. If you are interested in local customs, you can come and experience it. If you are coming just for a tour, you may want to consider the cost-effectiveness. Navigation: Mantoushan Community. Parking: Parking is difficult in old communities, but there is dedicated parking in the creative park. Transportation: Houchaomen Station on Metro Line 5. Bus: Fantiansi Road Station. Tickets: None.