Hangzhou Daily Life & Heritage Tour: Morning Market Food Walk & Traditional Handcraft Making
Tasting authentic local breakfast: Come to Man Ang Lane to experience classic morning snacks, which is the busiest wet goods market in Hangzhou's commercial district.
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林晓Highlights
- ✓Tasting authentic local breakfast: Come to Man Ang Lane to experience classic morning snacks, which is the busiest wet goods market in Hangzhou's commercial district.
- ✓Explore hidden historical relics: Stroll through streets and alleys with a thousand years of history and riverside buildings with typical water town styles.
- ✓Understand the history of the royal family: Stroll along the Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street, a special road designed specifically for ancient royal families.
- ✓Homemade cultural souvenirs: Sign up for handicraft courses and make sachets, folding fans, or incense sticks by hand.
Itinerary
Searching for the true charm of West Lake
Most tourists only visit West Lake, but the true urban vitality of Hangzhou lies in its old alleys and bustling markets.
Taste the local characteristics
We shuttle between stalls to check in on specialty snacks: sweet wine, crispy fried fish, historic scallion stew, and also taste fresh seasonal fruits of the season.
Strolling along the Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street
Passing by the Drum Tower that has guarded Hangzhou for thousands of years, then strolling along the Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street, which was once the political and cultural core area of the Southern Song Dynasty.
Searching for Wuliu Lane
The endpoint of the itinerary is the hidden treasure street and Wuliu Lane, built with white walls and black tiles along the canal, preserving the original water town style and away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Tips
- •Free traditional herbal sachet: Mix fragrant medicinal herbs and put them into silk sachets, which is a traditional Chinese health custom.
- •Handmade folding fan (optional, additional fee of 150 RMB): Learn how to assemble and decorate a traditional Chinese folding fan.
- •Natural Incense Slices (optional, additional fee of 150 RMB): Using natural plants and combining ancient production techniques, handcraft your own incense slices
- •Professional local tour guide: proficient in English, familiar with cultural heritage in Hangzhou area (included)
- •Food Tasting: 3 to 5 local classic snacks are available at the morning market (already included)
- •Handicraft activity: Free production of herbal sachets (with paid upgrade option provided) (included)
- •Hotel shuttle service (excluding this service)
Tour FAQ
How long does the entire itinerary take▼
The entire Hangzhou urban cultural hiking experience lasts about 4 hours.
How much will this trip cost▼
The starting price for this itinerary is $275, and the final price may vary depending on the travel date, number of group members, and optional additional items.
Is this trip suitable for people who are traveling to Hangzhou for the first time▼
Very suitable for first-time visitors to Hangzhou. This private itinerary is equipped with a complete explanation of local culture, a reasonable tour route, and a soothing travel rhythm, which can help you gain a deeper understanding of Hangzhou.
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