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)
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.
What to expect
- [Pre-trip Notification] 🔔
- After placing your order, our staff will contact you within one working day.
- The day before your trip, we will send the contact information of our staff via WeChat/WhatsApp, etc. ~
- [Meeting Point] 📍
- Please make your own way to the meeting point at Wushan Square Metro Station Exit D to meet your guide. ~
- Route Overview 📝
- Wushan Square Metro Station Exit D (Meeting Point) to Dama Lane to Shiwukui Lane to Xiaoxia Lane to Hefang Street to Southern Song Imperial Street to Drum Tower (End Point)
- Reasons to Recommend: 👍
- An immersive experience of Southern Song history, Jiangnan architecture, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and authentic local snacks.
- [Suggested Itinerary] 🗺️
08:55—09:00/13:55—14:00: Meet at Wushan Square Metro Station Exit D 09:00—09:30/14:00—14:30: Dama Lane is the most authentic epitome of old Hangzhou’s wet market 09:30—10:00/14:30—15:00: Shiwukui Lane to experience the relaxed daily life of old Hangzhou residents 10:00—10:30/15:00—15:30: Xiaoxia Lane, a popular photo spot where you can see the classic view of Drum Tower and Wangxian Pavilion in the same frame 10:30—11:30/15:30—16:30: Stroll along Hefang Street and Southern Song Imperial Street, enter Jiangnan Copper House. The entire building, from the ceiling to the stair railings, is made of copper, filled with copper carvings, murals, copper eaves, and copper Buddha statues, a dazzling golden sight. It’s a completely different world from the outside, worth exploring slowly. 11:30—12:00/16:30—17:00: Arrive at Drum Tower along the ancient street, which is the southern starting point of the Southern Song Imperial Street and the end point of today’s itinerary. 12:00/17:00: Free time or lunch/dinner recommendations (nearby Drum Tower, there are local snacks like Juying Noodle House (Pian’erchuan) and Zhou Ping Zongzi)
- Recommended Specialty Foods: 😋
- Dingsheng Cake: Warm and soft, with the beautiful meaning of "returning victorious";
- Cong Bao Hui: Spring pancake skin wrapped with fried dough sticks and green onions, pressed until crispy;
- Osmanthus Root Starch: Crystal clear, with a sweet and fragrant lotus root flavor;
- Cat's Ear Noodles: Small and exquisite, shaped like cat's ears, with fragrant noodles and fresh soup;
- Stinky Tofu: Crispy outside and tender inside, smells stinky but tastes delicious, a classic strong-flavored snack on Hangzhou streets.
















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