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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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/Japanese/Korean)

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

Old street + gourmet food + intangible cultural heritage experience (English/Japanese/Korean service)

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 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.
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"!
Dama Alley is the most authentic epitome of an old Hangzhou vegetable market.
Dama Alley is the most authentic epitome of an old Hangzhou vegetable market.
Xiaoxia Lane's influencer photo spot offers a classic view of Gulou and Wangxian Pavilion in the same frame.
Xiaoxia Lane's influencer photo spot offers a classic view of Gulou and Wangxian Pavilion in the same frame.
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 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.
Stepping into the exquisite bronze gatehouse, one arrives at Jiangnan Copper House.
Watch the lifelike bronze sculptures in the exhibition hall!
Watch the lifelike bronze sculptures in the exhibition hall!
Chinese landscapes carved in bronze, experience the stunning craftsmanship of China's intangible cultural heritage!
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!
You can choose to experience hand-rubbing brass, and the finished product can be taken home as a souvenir!
Entered the Southern Song Imperial Street, retracing this path that was once the exclusive road for the emperor to leave the palace for sacrifices.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!
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!

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