Qiantang River at Sunset

Citywalk guide along the Qiantang River🏃‍♀️, this stunning riverside route in Hangzhou is perfect for a stroll! Feel the river breeze and check out the Asian Games-themed light show, who else gets it, fam? 🤩 🚶Walking route: Daytime version🌞 📍City Balcony (Metro Line 4, Civic Center Station) Experience the modern vibe of Hangzhou’s CBD here during the day, a popular spot for influencers to shoot videos 📍Riverside Promenade Walk towards Qianjiang Century Park, passing the Asian Games venue "Big Lotus," now decorated with Asian Games elements 📍Qianjiang Century Park The lawn area is perfect for a picnic, don’t forget to bring some snacks and milk tea 📍Tide Watching City Best time to see the big tide is September to October, but you can also enjoy the river view with cargo ships passing by any time Night version🌃 Be sure to catch the light show after 7:00 PM! It runs every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday night Best viewing spots are City Balcony and around Qianjiang New City CBD The combo of light show + music fountain is amazing ⚠️Useful tips: 1⃣️It’s windy by the river, bring a light jacket 2⃣️The whole route is about 5 km, wear comfortable sneakers 3⃣️There are few vending machines in the park, remember to bring your own water 4⃣️Weekends are crowded, reserve your spot for photos 🍵Nearby food: "Guiyu Shan Fang," a modern Hangzhou cuisine restaurant on the 5th floor of Raffles City Mall, is excellent Highly recommend their Longjing Shrimp and Dongpo Pork 🛏️Accommodation suggestions: If budget allows, stay at Marriott Qianjiang New City For river views, choose the Intercontinental Hotel Students can consider homestays near the Civic Center