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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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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)

2 hours
Hangzhou
€42.26/person
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  • Admission to: Free attractions: Wushan Square, Damalong, Shiwukui Alley, Xiaoxia Alley, Hefang Street, Jiangnan Copper House, Southern Song Imperial Street, Drum Tower
  • Chinese-speaking guide
  • Snacks: Stinky tofu, Cong Bao Hui (scallion pancakes), lotus root starch, osmanthus-flavored sugar lotus root, cat's ear noodles, etc. (no fewer than 5 types)

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Overview

[Pre-trip Notification] πŸ”” 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] πŸ“ Please make your own way to the meeting point at Wushan Square Metro Station Exit D to meet your guide. Route Overview πŸ“ 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: πŸ‘ An immersive experience of Southern Song history, Jiangnan architecture, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts, and authentic local snacks. [Suggested Itinerary] πŸ—ΊοΈ 08:55β€”09:00/13:55β€”14:00: Meet at Wushan Square Metro Station Exit D 09:00β€”09:30/14:00β€”14:30: Dama Lane is the most authentic epitome of old Hangzhou's wet market 09:30β€”10:00/14:30β€”15:00: Shiwukui Lane to experience the relaxed daily life of old Hangzhou residents 10:00β€”10:30/15:00β€”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 10:30β€”11:30/15:30β€”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. 11:30β€”12:00/16:30β€”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: πŸ˜‹ 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.

Highlights

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's included

Admission to: Free attractions: Wushan Square, Damalong, Shiwukui Alley, Xiaoxia Alley, Hefang Street, Jiangnan Copper House, Southern Song Imperial Street, Drum Tower
Chinese-speaking guide
Snacks: Stinky tofu, Cong Bao Hui (scallion pancakes), lotus root starch, osmanthus-flavored sugar lotus root, cat's ear noodles, etc. (no fewer than 5 types)

Cancellation policy

  • Free cancellation with 24 hours' notice.

Additional info

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Departure: Meet the operator at your selected meeting point. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. You can choose to depart at the following times: 09:00, 14:00. Make sure you take part at the time you selected at booking. You can take the subway directly to [Wushan Square Station], and our tour guide will be waiting for you at Exit D. Next to the subway is a very important collection of tourist attractions in Hangzhou, including the "China Taxation Museum," "Chenghuang Pavilion," Hangzhou's oldest flower and bird market, and it is also one of the New Ten Scenes of West Lake, [Wushan Tianfeng]. Please arrive at the location 5 mins before the departure time [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Damalong, Dama Alley is the most authentic epitome of an old Hangzhou vegetable market. [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Shiwukui Lane, Experience the relaxed pace of daily life for old Hangzhou residents in Shiwukui Lane. [Attraction/experience] 30 min(s), Guided tour, Xiaoxia Lane, Xiaoxia Lane's influencer photo spot offers a classic view of Gulou and Wangxian Pavilion in the same frame. [Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, Hefang Street Pedestrian Street, Qinghefang Street, formerly known as Qinghefang, was named after Zhang Jun, a famous general of the Southern Song Dynasty, who was enfeoffed as the Prince of Qinghe Commandery and built his mansion here. Since the Southern Song Dynasty, it has been a bustling commercial center at the foot of the imperial city. The pattern of "front court, back market" continues to this day – the front court refers to the Phoenix Mountain Imperial City, and the back market refers to the commercial and trade district around Qinghefang Street. [Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, ζœ±η‚³δ»ι“œι›•θ‰Ίζœ―εšη‰©ι¦†, Jiangnan Copper House is a must-visit place for everyone who visits Hefang Street, because from the moment you step in, you enter a kingdom of copper sculptures. From a large field of rice to small pendants and ornaments, you can also take a majestic photo on a fully copper-sculpted dragon throne. [Attraction/experience] 20 min(s), Guided tour, Southern Song Imperial Street, The Southern Song Imperial Street was the central axis of Lin'an City during the Southern Song Dynasty. It started outside the Imperial City's Hening Gate in the south and extended north to the area around Jingling Palace, with a total length of approximately 4185 meters. It was the exclusive imperial road used by the emperor for the "Four Meng" sacrifices each year. [Dining] 1 hour(s), Snack, Hefang Street is Hangzhou's liveliest ancient street, where thousands of delicacies converge. Our tour guide will take you to experience the most authentic and delicious local snacks, helping you avoid any pitfalls. These include scallion pancakes, glutinous rice with lotus root, cat's ear noodles, osmanthus lotus root starch, stinky tofu, and more. [Return] at Hangzhou Drum Tower, You can choose to return at the following times: 12:00, 17:00. Options available can vary based on the departure time you selected at booking and the duration of the itinerary. The tour will end at Gulou. You can continue sightseeing, or have your guide lead you back to the designated subway entrance to take the subway back! Day {num}
This activity has no age limit
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