Hangzhou Hefang Street Experience: A Hangzhou Style Tour with Ancient Charm and Fireworks

#Mainland Travel Trip Overview Hefang Street in Hangzhou is like an ancient yet vivid painting, flowing quietly in the long river of history of Hangzhou city. This is not only a concentrated display of Hangzhou's traditional culture, but also a great place to experience Hangzhou's leisurely life and unique style. This Hefang Street experience will allow you to appreciate the historical charm of the ancient street, taste the special food, appreciate the folk crafts, and experience the traditional customs of Hangzhou. Trip Plan Morning: Explore the ancient sites and feel the quaint charm of Hefang Street • Transportation Guide: Take Metro Line 1 or Line 7, get off at Jiangling Road Station, exit from Exit D, and walk about 15 minutes to Hefang Street. • Ancient Street Style: Strolling along Hefang Street, you will see traditional buildings scattered on both sides of the quaint street, with white walls, black tiles, and flying eaves and corners, as if taking you back to ancient times. The stone pavement under your feet has been weathered by the years and exudes an ancient atmosphere. You can see many time-honored shops along the way, such as Wang Xingji fans, Zhang Xiaoquan scissors, etc. These well-known brands carry the history and memory of Hangzhou. Folk craft display and experience • Visit handicraft shops: Hefang Street is home to a variety of exquisite handicrafts, such as silk embroidery, ceramic vases, wood carvings, etc. Walk into these shops, appreciate the exquisite craftsmanship and unique charm of these handicrafts, and feel the wisdom and ingenuity of folk artists. • Participate in handcraft experience activities: If you have enough time, you might as well participate in some handcraft experience activities. For example, you can learn to make traditional handmade pottery, make a small teacup or a small ornament by yourself, experience the changes of the clay in your hands, and feel the joy of handmade craftsmanship. Noon: A feast for your taste buds, tasting the specialties of Hefang Street • Food recommendation: Hefang Street is the center of Hangzhou food, with a wide variety of special snacks. You can taste traditional delicacies such as Wushan butter cake, Dingsheng cake, and scallion-wrapped cypress. Every bite is full of the charm of the Jiangnan water town, leaving you with an endless aftertaste. In addition, there are some Hangzhou specialty dishes, such as West Lake Vinegar Fish, Longjing Shrimp, etc., allowing you to appreciate the unique charm of Hangzhou cuisine. Afternoon: Experience folk culture and learn about Hangzhou's traditional customs • Visit the Folk Customs Museum: There is a Hangzhou Folk Customs Museum in Hefang Street, which displays the folk culture and traditional lifestyle of the Hangzhou area from ancient times to the present. Through cultural relics, pictures, scene restoration and other forms, the evolution and development of Hangzhou folk customs are vividly displayed. Learn about Hangzhou's traditional festivals, weddings, funerals, folk beliefs and other customs, and experience Hangzhou's profound historical and cultural heritage. • Watch folk performances: In the streets and alleys of Hefang Street, there are often some folk artists performing traditional skills, such as acrobatics, street magic, folk music, etc. Find a free place, stop and enjoy a wonderful performance and feel the charm of folk art. Accommodation Recommendations • Characteristic B&B: You can choose to stay in a characteristic B&B near Hefang Street and experience the traditional lifestyle of Hangzhou. For example, some homestays with the characteristics of Jiangnan water towns have quiet environments and are full of quaint atmosphere. • Hotels: If you prefer modern facilities and services, you can also choose hotels nearby. There are many hotels of different grades to choose from in the surrounding area, which provide convenient transportation and complete facilities. Precautions • There are many tourists in Hefang Street, especially during holidays and weekends. Please take care of your personal belongings to prevent loss. • When tasting delicious food, be sure to choose regular stores to ensure food hygiene and safety. • When participating in handcraft experience activities and visiting folk museums, comply with the venue’s regulations and requirements and respect the work of the staff. Cost Estimation • Ticket fee: Tickets to the Folk Museum are free, but some handicraft shops and experience activities may require payment of certain fees. The total cost is expected to be around 100-300 yuan. • Transportation costs: Taking the subway and walking, the transportation cost is about 10 yuan. • Food and Beverage Expenses: You will taste a variety of delicious food and the estimated food and beverage expenses are around RMB 200 - 500. • Accommodation costs: The cost will vary depending on the grade of the B&B or hotel you choose, but is expected to be around RMB 300 - 800. The Hefang Street Experience is an all-round cultural tour of Hangzhou, allowing you to gain an in-depth understanding of Hangzhou's history and cultural heritage while appreciating the ancient street style, tasting delicious food, and experiencing folk culture.