[2025 Hangzhou ] Travel Guide for Qianjiang New City Light Show (Updated Apr)

name of restaurant is Steak House Bar. I would give this restaurant 10 stars if there was anything like that, it’s so spacious, you can have dinner with a lake view, it gives that extra dinner set up. it has different set ups and it’s up to you to pick what you’re going for, it also has some cinema outside the restaurant where you could sit and watch a movie if you like. it becomes a bar after 9pm so food orders close and only snacks like fries are what you can order after 9pm. their food is a bit expensive so you might want to have enough money but you’d be satisfied from even just one plate. but it’s 100% worth it! the food tastes so damn! amazing!!😵‍💫😍 I loved the food especially the pasta with mushroom and black truffle I ordered. honestly I think a 150 yuan is enough for food only. coming to their services.! damn yoooh their services were top notch, we went with our own bottle of wine. and they put it for us in a bucket of ice even without us asking, they kept refilling our cups every time we finish the wine in our cups. they gave me an extra free bottle of wine, as a birthday gift since I went there on my birthday and they also gave us an extra free meal plate that had fries. the ambiance was aesthetically pleasing and gave extra dinner vibes, you might wanna dress up and this place matches almost any type of dinner. romantic dinner with your boyfriend or girlfriend.😝 business dinner too and a friends dinner too. they also offer private dinner rooms that are also so spacious incase you want to have a bigger dinner with more people and they can have waiters attend to you specifically in the rooms. you just have to reserve in advance. I loved this place so much. I would definitely recommend. this is a 5 star restaurant . very luxurious, clean, beautiful, delicious food, top tier services and more. lastly I went there by didi. type steak house bar Hangzhou in your didi app. and you’re set to go…. you can use a metro too and drop at qiangjiang century city Hangzhou (Apple Maps) the place should be written “lil forno “ at the entrance. or you can check on dianping before going to have more insight of the place so that you’re not dropped at any wrong location . ##fallingforfall #campingglamping #awesomepic #urbanexplorer #summervacation #cafe #passionpassport #dinner #dateideas #westerncuisine #westerncuisine #birthday #本地遊 #staycation #tripblazers #foodie #bucketlistreboot #hangzhou #restaurant #foodie #foodieheaven #china #chinalife #chinatravel

HALUO SCENIC AREA IN HANGZHOU this place is just right behind the mall area…. it gives complete huwaii vibes and energy, it has surfing boards, boats, all types of boats…. and at a very low charge of 80 yuan only!😩 I went there by didi, or you can use a metro too and just drop at qiianjiang new century city, you can search for this too on your maps and navigate which metro lines to get on. just close by are so many beautiful restaurants, breathe taking restaurants that have all types of food, fast food places like kfc too…. the stuff was so friendly and very accommodating, I’d give this place a 10/10. it looks like a complete beach, with boats, surfing, and all those loving stuff we like to do close to water. To add more to that, it’s so reserved, calm, and worth taking your time. this is literally huwaii in china, loved it so much. IG: Melanyyyy04. I would recommend .#exploresgtogether #tripblazers #foodie #spooktaculartrip #campingglamping #summervacation #awesomepic #themepark #beachlife #exploring #explore #chinatravel #chinalife #china #hangzhou #hangzhoutravel #travelinspiration #travelinspiration #travelguide #beach #beaches #beachvacation #foodie #loveflowers #happynewyear #lakes #tripblazers #本地遊 #cafe #urbanexplorer

Thanks to the G20, the night in Hangzhou has become so beautiful. It is composed of 700,000 LED lights in the Qianjiang New City of Hangzhou CBD. They are installed on the facades of 30 high-rise buildings along the core area of Qianjiang New City, using sound and light. Modern visual effects, such as electricity, are equipped with elements such as large music heating, natural landscapes, humanities, architecture and Hangzhou logo. Text, lighting and images show a large screen of more than 30 high-rise buildings along the Qiantang River. "Up, present a picture with the "Chinese style, Jiangnan charm"! It will be shown every night at 2.5.6. Every week, there are many citizens and tourists coming here. Friends who come to Hangzhou must visit it!

After staying at five hotels in Hangzhou, I finally found the perfect example of "hidden in plain sight"—the Rose Garden Resort by Greentown on the banks of the Qiantang River. It's like a secret garden touched by magic, where even the air is fragrant with the scent of Longjing tea. **>> Experience a Downton Abbey Setting** The creamy white domed hall is adorned with crystal chandeliers, and the carved handrails of the spiral staircase gleam with a warm, polished glow. When booking, I specifically requested "a room with a view of the trees," and I was delighted to be upgraded to a garden suite with a private hot tub! The bathroom amenities were from a niche perfumery, and the turndown service included a steam eye mask and a hand-drawn map of Hangzhou nightlife placed on my bedside table. **>> A Culinary Journey Through Two Sides of Jiangnan** The freshly made shrimp wontons at breakfast were so good I raved about them three times. The chef told me the broth was made with water from the Tiger Spring. I highly recommend the hidden menu item, "Longjing cold brew tea with lotus flower pastry." Enjoying it while sitting in the waterside booth, watching the koi swim by, was incredibly relaxing. In the evening, I had a customized dinner in the glass conservatory. The perch rolls with water shield and the crab-stuffed oranges were plated so beautifully they looked like works of art. **>> Unlock the Secrets of Nearby Attractions** 1. Wake up early and ride the hotel's free bicycles for 20 minutes along the Yanggong Causeway to reach Maojiabu. The dark green trees rising into the morning mist are breathtakingly beautiful. 2. Walk eight minutes to the Six Harmonies Pagoda Cultural Park. From the top, you can see a panoramic view of the Qiantang River Bridge. 3. In the afternoon, take a 15-yuan taxi ride to the White Pagoda Park. The green train and cherry blossom tracks are incredibly photogenic. 4. For a night out, I recommend the Qiantang New City light show. There are two shows on weekends, at 7:30pm and 8:30pm. Before checking out, I participated in a traditional handicraft class, where I learned to print Leifeng Pagoda patterns onto silk with the help of an instructor. The finished product can be made into a bookmark to take home. The concierge was incredibly thoughtful. When he heard we were going to Faxi Temple, he reminded us that bus route 1314 is the "love line." As the shuttle bus carried us out through the rose-covered archway, I suddenly understood the saying, "When you recall Jiangnan, you most recall Hangzhou." It turns out that the true essence of Hangzhou lies in the third cup of tea poured for you by the hotel butler. 📍 Greentown · Hangzhou Rose Garden Resort 🔎 No. 128 Zhijiang Road, Xihu District

Although Hangzhou is a food desert 😂 But‼️ Xin Rong Ji + Ziyu Hall at Xihu State Guesthouse, these two Chinese restaurants are worth a special visit‼️ (I strongly recommend you to blacklist "Lou Wai Lou" by the West Lake 😂 Don't go there‼️ It's full of tourists‼️) Day 1: West Lake Culture + Xin Rong Ji Feast Morning: West Lake Secret Tour 🚣‍♀️ - 7:00 Take a taxi to "Hangzhou Botanical Garden" to start your morning tour (fewer people, more flowers) - Walk to Guo's Villa (the most elegant garden by the West Lake, CNY 10 for admission) → Maojiabu (wild plank road) - 9:30 Take a hand-rowed boat on the "Shangxiang Ancient Road Waterway" (CNY 300/boat, the reeds and egrets are super healing) Lunch: Ziyu Hall at Xihu State Guesthouse 😋 - Black Pearl 2-star Hangzhou cuisine, with a first-line lake view - Must-try: West Lake Vinegar Fish (made with crucian carp instead of grass carp!), Tiger Spring Matsutake Rice, Bayberry Drunken Shrimp - Tip: Book a window seat by phone 3 days in advance, and ask for "vinegar fish topping served separately" to keep it crispy Afternoon: Cultural Tour 🍵 - China National Tea Museum (Shuangfeng Pavilion) for free tea tasting and tea frying - Ride along Longjing Road (avoid the commercialized Longjing Village, and take photos of the terraces in Charen Village) Dinner: Xin Rong Ji Xixi Branch 🥢 - Additional recommendations: Pomfret Rice Cake with Brown Sugar, Octopus with Pickled Vegetables (seasonal dish) - Hidden benefit: Amber walnuts + homemade almond cookies are given after the meal, which can be packed as gifts Night Tour: Baoshi Mountain - Enjoy the night view of the West Lake from the platform in front of Baoshi Tower (more stunning than the view from Leifeng Tower) Day 2: Lingyin Temple + Xixi Wetland Morning: Lingyin Temple Tour - 6:00 Take a taxi to "Fahua Temple Southwest Gate" for a reverse tour - Route: Fahua Temple → Beigao Peak Cableway Downhill → Lingyin Temple → Yongfu Temple - Surprise: Yongfu Temple "Cibei Coffee" offers "random" blind coffee selection Lunch: Vegetarian on Tianzhu Road - Zhizhu Vegetarian Noodles (handmade noodles with mushrooms + pine pollen rice cake) - Or "Her City Has Him" creative Hangzhou cuisine (spicy chicken with vegetarian roast goose from Faxi Temple) Afternoon: Xixi Free Tour - Navigate to "Wujiawan Entrance of Xixi Wetland" for free entry - Route: Jingyuan Ancient Visit → Qingping Shantang → Hezhu Street (CNY 3 oil cake is a must-try) - Special experience: Helium balloon overlooking the wetland (CNY 180 for adults, 100% photo rate on sunny days) Dinner: Private Kitchen by the Canal 😍 - Drunken West Lake · Zhenyan (Longjing Shrimp with River Shrimp) or Mangzhong (CNY 15 Pian'er Chuan beats internet-famous restaurants) Day 3: Grand Canal + Return Morning: Grand Canal Tour - Xiangji Temple (copper temple) → Dadou Road Historical Block (visit local designer shops) - Watch cargo ships pass through the lock by Gongchen Bridge (most frequent at 9:00/14:00) Lunch: Time-honored Restaurant - Ziyu Hall for the second time or Fangjia Kitchen (large intestine pot + stinky tofu prawn pot) - Souvenir: Jiaou Tiancheng Rock Sugar Osmanthus Lotus Root Powder (free tasting on site) Afternoon: Return ✈️🚅 - For flights before 18:00, you can choose "Jiuxi Yanshu" for a light hike (super cool to step on the stream in summer) - For late flights, we recommend "City Balcony" to watch the Qianjiang New City Light Show (every Tuesday/Friday/Saturday at 19:30) Advanced Tips 1. Xixi Paid Area Alternative: Jiangcun Slow Life Block has a free "Jinxi Gong Xixi" amphibious performance every Saturday (you can also watch clips in the free area) 2. Ziyu Hall Money-saving Tip: Lunch set menu is CNY 300+ per person including service charge, 1/3 cheaper than dinner 💰 3. Xihu State Guesthouse Hidden Spot: "Dingjiashan" in the guesthouse offers a panoramic view of the West Lake, no reservation required for guests 4. Lingyin Temple Tip: The Buddhist items in the temple are cheaper than those in the shops outside, CNY 46 for 18 seeds with no purchase limit Accommodation Upgrade Plan 🏨 Stay upstairs in Ziyu Hall, book Building 8 of Xihu State Guesthouse, and enjoy the West Lake view Money-saving Combo → Stay at Qili Hotel by the Grand Canal (with free canal cruise ticket) + take a taxi to Ziyu Hall 🚘

📍Qianjiang New City (钱江新城) Qianjiang New City, or Hangzhou CBD, is a central business district on the west bank of the Qiantang River. It was established in 2007. The most notable buildings in this area are: - InterContinental Hangzhou - Hangzhou Grand Theater On the opposite side, you can also see the 2022 Asian Games Stadium. At night, the entire place is beautifully lit up in each building. 💰Admission fee: Free 🚇Transportation: Metro Line 4 Citizen Center #triptravelchina

Location: Qianjiang New City in Hangzhou. Located in Zhejiang province, Hangzhou is best known for West Lake. Even though West Lake is the most well known attraction, there is a lot more to Hangzhou. I particularly enjoy spending time in the modern area called Qianjiang New City. Only 20 minutes from the West Lake scenic area, this is also a great place to admire scenery. There is a fountain show at night and a terrific golden ball to gaze at. #visithangzhou

Transportation guide: Hangzhou Metro Line 4 and 7 to Civic Center Station Viewing location: City balcony Performance time: Every Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 19:30 and 20:30 Free light show in Hangzhou Dazzling 180-degree viewing angle #中国免费精品区#hangzhou

Now go to Hangzhou in addition to the traditional scenic spots like West Lake and Lingyin Temple. In the evening, you can also come to Qianjiang New City to watch the beautiful light show. This light show was designed during the 2016 G20 Summit and features a few days of performances per week. Qianjiangs new building is the main performer. Deductive stories of various themes. Very pleasing and worth seeing.