#Nade ShiJia Travel Recommendations for 2024 (Updated in Jun)
In addition to West Lake, this old street in Hangzhou is even more worthy of a visit‼️
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Hangzhou is more than just the West Lake. If you're visiting Hangzhou, don't limit yourself to the crowded West Lake. This old street is also worth a visit. It is the perfect way to experience the authentic life of old Hangzhou✅.
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These are the old houses preserved along the canal, where many of the older generation of Hangzhou residents still live. Many have transformed their homes into unique little shops, including restaurants, cafes, craft stores, general stores, and tea rooms. It's artistic and healing❤️, a place that fairies would love🧚♀️.
Tired of the hustle and bustle, slow down your pace here and feel the life of old Hangzhou.
Stroking cats in the alley, sitting idly, taking photos, each is a reason for you to visit. Bookmark this to remind yourself to check it out🤟.
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📍Xiaohe Straight Street Historical and Cultural Block
🧭Gongshu District, Hangzhou, Xiaohe Straight Street
🚗A taxi can take you directly to "Hanyan Coffee"
🚇10 minutes walk from Beida Bridge Station (Exit D) on Metro Line 10
🚌Bus 333 - Xiaohe Straight Street Station; 76 - Changzheng Bridge Station; K155 - Beida Bridge Station; 151 - Dumb Lane Station
🕐Open all day
🎫Free admission
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📌Travel Tips:
❶There are many tourists in summer, which is the same all over the country. If you want a more comfortable visit, it's recommended to go early in the morning, and you don't have to worry about your photos being photobombed. I arrived at 8:30 on a weekend morning and practically had the whole street to myself🤭.
❷Xiaohe Straight Street has a unique charm at night. If you like the atmosphere when the lights first come on, you can come in the evening when it's almost dark, but there are a lot of people‼️Don't ask me how I know🫠.
❸Xiaohe Straight Street is not big, walking around and taking photos for 1-2 hours is enough. It's recommended to visit it along with other less-known old streets by the canal.
🚩Recommended one-day slow tour route:
Xiaohe Straight Street → Qiaoxi Historical Block → Gongchen Bridge → Xiangji Temple → Dadou Road Historical Block
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🏨About accommodation: This time in Hangzhou, I stayed at the "Hangzhou Nade Family Hotel". It's only a 15-minute drive from Xiaohe Straight Street and West Lake. The hotel is adjacent to Hangzhou Tower, and it's only a 9-minute walk to Wulin Square and Wulinmen Metro Station. The transportation is very convenient👍. I stayed in the "Lake View King Room", where you can enjoy the beautiful view of West Lake from the room. It's 600+ per night on weekends, which is really good value for money. I must also praise their catering, afternoon tea, buffet dinner, and Chinese food are all very nice, especially the buffet dinner, with unlimited seafood, fresh durian, and a variety of beautiful and delicious desserts. As a foodie, I really gain three pounds every weekend😭.
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Hangzhou Hotel | Found the summer retreat 'Jiangnan Spot' in the bustling West Lake area
| Found the summer retreat 'Jiangnan Spot' in the bustling West Lake area. Hangzhou Hotel | Found the summer retreat 'Jiangnan Spot' in the bustling West Lake area.
The heat of summer is growing, and with herbal tea accompanying the season, the Summer Solstice has arrived, marking the time when cicadas are heard everywhere.
Located in the center of Hangzhou, the Nadal Mansion offers a 'peaceful retreat amidst the chaos', inviting you to escape the heat by the West Lake and enjoy a cool summer.
The beauty of the lake and mountains, the tenderness of Jiangnan
The hotel boasts a prime location of a well-established hotel, situated at the intersection of Huan Cheng North Road and Hu Shu South Road in the center of Hangzhou, offering both seclusion and tranquility. With convenient transportation, it also provides a pleasant and comfortable travel experience.
Escape the burdens of work and life, immerse yourself in the slow life amidst the mountains and lakes by the West Lake, and feel the gentle charm of Jiangnan, which is as fitting as 'comparing West Lake to Xi Shi, with or without makeup'.
Canal Experience, Ancient Water Town Charm
Adjacent to the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, the hotel offers canal tour services, allowing you to encounter the thousand-year-old canal at this moment.
During the day, high-rise buildings line the canal, surrounded by lush greenery~ At night, take a tour along the river, enjoy the night view of Hangzhou's old district, with dim lights, and the gentle and ancient charm of the water town unfolds before you.
'Fairy Afternoon Tea' and 'Surrounding Stove Iced Tea' are the latest internet sensations at Nadal Mansion, widely welcomed by guests.
Glass containers filled with ice cubes, with the addition of an appropriate amount of food-grade dry ice, pour water in, and instantly, mist overflows, exuding a fairy-like aura and a hint of coolness.
Cold-brewed tea, with a refreshing and sweet aftertaste, is very suitable for summer; prepared in advance, packed in transparent glass bottles, placed among ice cubes and mist, bringing a refreshing sensation.
The exquisite dessert tower not only looks great for Instagram photos but also tastes sweet and smooth, complemented by the soft and refreshing Chinese pastries, adding to the summer vibe! Another bite of the cool Häagen-Dazs is simply the pinnacle of summer desserts.
Fully Equipped, Leisure and Relaxation
The hotel has a wealth of entertainment and leisure facilities, such as a gym, tea room, buffet restaurant, hair and beauty center, etc., allowing you to relax after a busy work schedule.
Right outside the hotel, there are shared red bicycles, which are very pleasant to ride around West Lake in the evening breeze and sunset, bringing the coolness of summer right to you~
Peaceful Retreat, Seeking a Cool Place
The West Lake Scenic Area, as a famous attraction, draws visitors from all over the world.
If you want to avoid the crowds and find a good place to cool off, don't miss these lesser-known spots by the West Lake↓
Yu Hu Bay: Not large in size, no need to take a boat, walking along the shore, you can feel the 'Jiangnan scenery is as beautiful as a painting'.
Turtle Pool Dock: A secluded spot that is a must-pass for the less-traveled rowing boat route on West Lake.
Agate Temple: A lesser-known temple in Hangzhou, located on Ge Ling Road beside Bei Shan Street, exuding a sense of tranquility everywhere.
Hotel: Nadal Mansion Hotel
Address: No. 308, Huan Cheng North Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou
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Hangzhou nanny-level travel guide takes you to enjoy Hangzhou
Compared to West Lake, I recommend the niche citywalk along the Hangzhou Canal|||If you come to Hangzhou for the first time, you must know this niche citywalk
Here hides half of Hangzhou's history and half of the world's fireworks
If you leave 2 days for Hangzhou, besides the West Lake day tour
Listen to me: It's not a waste to come to Hangzhou after walking this citywalk!
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✅Route itinerary
Wulinmen Wharf—Xinyifang Wharf—Fuyicang—Xiangji Temple—Dadou Road Historical and Cultural Block—Xiaohe Straight Street—Xiaohe Park—Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block—Gongchen Bridge Wharf-Wulinmen Wharf-West Lake Cultural Square-Wulin Night Market
⚠️Tips: Water Bus Line 1
Only 3r can tour all the attractions along the Grand Canal, it is recommended to queue up early in the morning to get a window seat! Non-first stop, en route stops to get on the boat, not every shift has a seat! If this boat is full, you have to wait for the next time!
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✅Must punch in scenic spots
❶Xiangji Temple
🎫Ticket: 20r (temple card is free)
You can see the beautiful ancient and modern frames at the door! You can eat vegetarian food here!
❷Dadou Road Historical and Cultural Block
🎫Ticket: Free
Many historical buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and the early Republic of China have been preserved, and I have taken half of the fairy and half of the fireworks!
❸Fuyicang Site Park
🎫Ticket: Free
Known as the world's granary, various exhibitions are held inside from time to time
❹Xiaohe Straight Street
🎫Ticket: Free
The building with the charm of Jiangnan water town, handmade/coffee/tea house second literature
The artistic atmosphere is full💯
❺Xiaohe Park
🎫Ticket: Free
The oil tank building with a strong modern industrial style is designed by the Japanese architect Kengo Kuma's team and transformed from the Xiaohe Oil Depot. The park that local people love to visit!
❻Qiaoxi Historical and Cultural Block
🎫Ticket: Free
Hiding the story of Hangzhou's modern and contemporary hundred-year industrial development, come here to find the world's fireworks in the streets and alleys. Visit 6 museums in one breath, and you can collect stamps all the way!
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✅Accommodation
We stayed at the 'Hangzhou Nade Family Hotel' which is very convenient for transportation, close to West Lake & Grand Canal, and you can see West Lake from the window of the lake view room! It is the king of cost performance in the city center! I have to say: the buffet provided by the hotel broke my impression of Hangzhou cuisine! Seafood freedom! Dessert freedom! Chinese dishes also taste very 👍 There is also a new Chinese afternoon tea on the first floor, which is really cozy~
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