Hangzhou Classic Half-Day Food Tour: Hefang Street + Southern Song Imperial Street + Jiangnan Copper House + Snack Tasting (Cong Bao Hui/Pian Er Chuan/Stinky Tofu)

Name: Hangzhou Classic Half-Day Food Tour: Hefang Street + Southern Song Imperial Street + Jiangnan Copper House + Snack Tasting (Cong Bao Hui/Pian Er Chuan/Stinky Tofu) - Klook
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Price: 4135 INR
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Relive the Old Imperial Dream: Starting from Drum Tower, stroll along Southern Song Imperial Street, walking on the flagstones once trodden by emperors, and experience the royal charm and historical depth of this thousand-year-old capital.

Savor the Flavors of City Life: Turn into the bustling Hefang Street, and while exploring time-honored brands like Hu Qing Yu Tang, enjoy a one-stop culinary tour of authentic snacks such as Dingsheng Cake and Cong Bao Hui, tasting all the flavors Hangzhou has to offer.

Admire the Wonders of Bronze Art: Pause at the Zhu Bingren Bronze Sculpture Museum at the entrance of Hefang Street, admire the exquisite bronze gate tower and unique bronze architecture, and feel the visual impact brought by traditional intangible cultural heritage craftsmanship.

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Strolling through ancient streets + food experience (English/Spanish/Japanese/Korean)

Old Street + Food + Intangible Cultural Heritage (Chinese Service)

Old streets + food + intangible cultural heritage (English/Spanish/Japanese/Korean services)

Old Street Walk + Food Experience (Chinese Service)

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[Pre-trip Notification] 🔔
After placing your order, our staff will contact you within one working day.
The day before your trip, we will send you the contact information of our staff via WeChat/WhatsApp, etc. ~
[Meeting Point] 📍
Please make your own way to the scenic spot's meeting point to meet your guide ~
Route Overview 📝
Wushan Square (Meeting Point) to Hefang Street to Zhu Bingren Bronze Art Museum to Southern Song Imperial Street to Drum Tower (End Point)
Reasons to Recommend: 👍
An immersive experience featuring Southern Song history, Jiangnan architecture, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and authentic local snacks.
[Suggested Itinerary] 🗺️
🕐 10:00/14:00 | Meeting Point: Wushan Square
Gather at the iconic "Wushan Daguan" stone tablet in Wushan Square
🕐 10:15/14:15 | Core Tour: Hefang Street (approx. 5 minutes walk)
See the Hu Qing Yu Tang, a century-old traditional Chinese medicine shop known as the "King of Medicine in Jiangnan," with its Huizhou-style architecture, plus the bronze statue at the entrance of Huichun Tang.
🕐 11:00/15:00 | Cultural Experience: Zhu Bingren Bronze Art Museum
Experience the awe-inspiring bronze carving techniques, and even try your hand at intangible cultural heritage bronze rubbing, taking the finished product home as a souvenir!
🕐 12:00/16:00 | Stroll: Southern Song Imperial Street
Stroll from south to north on a bluestone-paved road, with Republican-era Western-style buildings interspersed with old Jiangnan residences on both sides.
🕐 12:45/16:45 | End Point: Drum Tower (walk to the very end of the Imperial Street heading north)
Ascend the Drum Tower, look back at the entire Southern Song Imperial Street, and gaze into the distance at the Wushan Chenghuang Pavilion, concluding your half-day food tour!
Recommended Specialty Foods: 😋
Dingsheng Cake: Warm and soft, with the beautiful meaning of "returning victorious";
Cong Bao Hui: Spring pancake skin wrapped around fried dough sticks and green onions, pressed until crispy;
Osmanthus Root Starch: Crystal clear, with a sweet and refreshing lotus root aroma;
Cat's Ear Noodles: Small and exquisite, shaped like cat's ears, with fragrant noodles and fresh soup;
Stinky Tofu: Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, it smells stinky but tastes delicious, a classic heavy-flavored snack on Hangzhou streets.

Finally, the group will disband at Wushan Square, and you can continue to explore freely!

Gather at the iconic monument "Wushan Grand View" in Wushan Square, where you can overlook West Lake and the old city landscape, establishing a first impression of "Hangzhou's integration of mountains, water, and urban life"!

Stepping into the ancient, flowing long streets of the market, with old brands standing tall and the aroma of snacks wafting, it is a microcosm where Hangzhou's vibrant life and old times intertwine.

Stepping into the exquisite bronze gatehouse, one arrives at Jiangnan Copper House.

Watch the lifelike bronze sculptures in the exhibition hall!

Chinese landscapes carved in bronze, experience the stunning craftsmanship of China's intangible cultural heritage!

You can choose to experience hand-rubbing brass, and the finished product can be taken home as a souvenir!

Hooqingyutang, the century-old King of Medicine, boasts ancient and elegant Huizhou-style architecture. The moment you step inside, the aroma of medicinal herbs is its signature!

Entered the Southern Song Imperial Street, retracing this path that was once the exclusive road for the emperor to leave the palace for sacrifices.

Walking on the Southern Song Imperial Street, you can see a mix of Republic of China-era Western-style buildings and old Jiangnan residences along the way!

Osmanthus Root Starch: Savor a bowl of crystal-clear, sweet-scented root starch, sprinkled with golden osmanthus flowers, and taste the warmth of West Lake and the autumn charm of Jiangnan in one bite!

Try Hangzhou's special snack - Cat's Ear noodles. Small and exquisite, shaped like cat's ears, with fragrant noodles and fresh soup, served with diced bamboo shoots and minced meat, it's a warm, homey flavor in the memories of Hangzhou people!

Dingsheng Cake: Taste a bite of rouge-colored rice cake, with sweet red bean paste, shaped like a silver ingot. It symbolizes a triumphant victory, with good wishes hidden within its soft texture!

Cong Bao Hui: Thin pancakes wrapped around fried dough sticks, pressed and grilled on an iron griddle until crispy, then brushed with sweet and spicy sauce. The aroma of scallions fills the air, hiding stories of old Hangzhou!

Glutinous Rice Stuffed Lotus Root: Glutinous rice is stuffed into the holes of the lotus root, then simmered slowly until soft and sticky. Drizzled with osmanthus syrup, it's sweet, moist, and dense, the most gentle dessert of Jiangnan!

This is the South Gate of ancient Hangzhou City. We ascended the city tower to overlook the starting point of the Southern Song Imperial Street, gaining an intuitive impression of Hangzhou's "Imperial City roots."

This is the south gate of ancient Hangzhou city. Ascend the Drum Tower, look back at the entire Southern Song Imperial Street, and you can gaze into the distance at Wushan Chenghuang Pavilion. Let's conclude our imperial city and gourmet tour!

Hangzhou Classic Half-Day Food Tour: Hefang Street + Southern Song Imperial Street + Jiangnan Copper House + Snack Tasting (Cong Bao Hui/Pian Er Chuan/Stinky Tofu)

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Strolling through ancient streets + food experience (English/Spanish/Japanese/Korean)

Old Street + Food + Intangible Cultural Heritage (Chinese Service)

Old streets + food + intangible cultural heritage (English/Spanish/Japanese/Korean services)

Old Street Walk + Food Experience (Chinese Service)

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