Hangzhou's Hottest New Must-See Spots! | One Day Trip: Canal Charm Meets Imperial Grandeur

Hangzhou not only boasts the gentle and picturesque charm of a Jiangnan water town but also carries the profound cultural heritage of the Southern Song Dynasty. Do you want to know how to experience Hangzhou's rich history, culture, and vibrant daily life in a limited amount of time?

This video guides you starting from 【Xiaohe Straight Street (小河直街)】 on the bank of the Millennium Grand Canal to soak in the slow pace of canal life. Next, we delve into 【Deshou Palace Ruins Museum (德壽宮遺址博物館)】, the former residence of the Southern Song imperial family, to appreciate the minimalist beauty of Song Dynasty aesthetics. Finally, we step into the bustling 【Hefang Street (河坊街)】 to taste authentic Hangzhou cuisine and shop for time-honored handicrafts. This journey will transport you through time, allowing you to experience a truly authentic and multi-faceted Hangzhou!

Timestamps

Time Topic
0:00 Video Intro: Hangzhou Overview & Itinerary (Xiaohe Street, Deshou Palace, Hefang Street)
0:00:36 Stop 1: Slow Time by the Millennium Canal - Xiaohe Straight Street
0:05:11 Kengo Kuma-Designed Viral Check-in Spot: Xiaohe Park
0:06:02 Stop 2: The Residence of the Southern Song Imperial Family (Deshou Palace)
0:07:37 Deshou Palace Architectural Features: The Refinement and Minimalist Aesthetics of Southern Song Gardens
0:10:26 Stop 3: Hefang Street - Historically Hangzhou's Most Prosperous Street
0:12:49 Must-Visit Old Brand: Hu Qing Yu Tang (Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum) In-depth Visit
0:14:25 300-Year-Old Fang Hui Chun Tang and Modern Health Tea Drinks
0:16:06 Preview: Next Episode—Hangzhou's History and Modernity (Liangzhu Culture vs. Qianjiang Century City)