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Where the Mind Rests: Guang Jue Temple Buddhist Retreat
Where the Mind Rests: Guang Jue Temple Buddhist Retreat
May 10, 2012

Where the Mind Rests: Guang Jue Temple Buddhist Retreat Nestled in the mountains of rural China lies Guang Jue Temple – a simple sanctuary located just one and a half hours outside the city of Hangzhou. Upon arriving at the monastery, Retreat Facilitator and Mindfulness Trainer Zhe Sheng (Malcolm Hunt) uttered the following words when introducing life at the temple: "Here at Guang Jue Temple, it is a place for being, not a place for doing. So just be." A sanctuary for all Following the Pure Land... Read More>>

Fine Dining at Satine, Hangzhou’s Premier French Restaurant
Mar 29, 2012
Fine Dining at Satine, Hangzhou’s Premier French Restaurant

Have you tried Hangzhou’s premier French restaurant yet? For the ultimate, romantic fine French dining experience, Satine will be your top choice. Read More>>

Shuyu Café: A Place With More than Just Good Coffee
Dec 08, 2011
Shuyu Café: A Place With More than Just Good Coffee

A place for everyone, the exchange of culture, a warm environment to meet friends, or escape to find that perfect writing space, Shu Yu Café has so much more to offer than that perfect cup of coffee.... Read More>>

Nightlife

Hangzhou’s Happy Hour Hotlist
Hangzhou’s Happy Hour Hotlist

It has been a long day. You feel overworked and underpaid. What better way to unwind than to head to one of Hangzhou’s finest Happy Hours with a group of your closest friends? Read More>>

Food & Drink

Western Breakfasts in Hangzhou? They Really Do Exist…
Western Breakfasts in Hangzhou? They Really Do Exist…

Eggs. Bacon. Sausages. Baked beans. Toast with jam. If reading these words makes your mouth water then perhaps it’s a sign that you should treat yourself to a proper Western breakfast. This article tells you where to get your breakfast fix in Hangzhou… Read More>>

Tips & Advice

Hit the Runway: Affordable Fashion in Hangzhou
Hit the Runway: Affordable Fashion in Hangzhou

As Hangzhou grows into a truly international metropolis, more and more foreign labels are setting up shop with clothes for all sizes. So next time you go out, you have no excuse to look like a slob. Read More>>

Shopping

Where to Find English Language Books in Hangzhou
Where to Find English Language Books in Hangzhou

Hangzhou is a city famous for its breathtaking scenery and tourism but not necessarily known for its abundance of English language books so here are the few places in Hangzhou where you can buy and read a worthy English book or two. Read More>>

Travel & Outdoors

Hangzhou’s Top 5 Hostels: Traveling on a Backpacker’s Budget
Hangzhou’s Top 5 Hostels: Traveling on a Backpacker’s Budget

Looking to check out West Lake but you don’t have a ton of money? You should consider staying in a youth hostel! The West Lake area has a bunch of them to choose from. Read on to find out which ones are the cheapest without sacrificing quality. Read More>>

Art & Entertainment

Amuse Yourself in Some of Hangzhou’s Top Museums
Amuse Yourself in Some of Hangzhou’s Top Museums

Hangzhou, one of the seven ancient capitals in China, is not only renowned for its beautiful West Lake and luscious greenery but also for its heritage, history and culture –all of which can be found in its many museums. Read More>>

Seasonal/Festivals

Ten Days of Rock: The 2010 West Lake Music Festival
Ten Days of Rock: The 2010 West Lake Music Festival

After three years of painful silence, the West Lake Music Festival (西湖音乐节) is back full throttle in 2010 with ten days of music mayhem pumping from various venues across the city. Find the schedule, ticket info and more right here.

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Hangzhou Basics

Food

Brief Intro to Hangzhou Dining
Brief Intro to Hangzhou Dining

Hangzhou, Ningbo and Shaoxing cuisines together comprise Zhejiang cuisine (zhe cai),... Read More>>

Local Products

Brief Intro to Hangzhou Shopping
Brief Intro to Hangzhou Shopping

Shopping in Hangzhou was at one time limited to loading up on souvenirs, knickknacks and... Read More>>

Exploring Hangzhou

Rough Guide to Hangzhou Travel
Rough Guide to Hangzhou Travel

Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang province, is located in the Yangtze River delta... Read More>>

Entertainment

Hangzhou Entertainment Overview
Hangzhou Entertainment Overview

Hangzhou, with its long history of high culture and its modern booming economy, offers... Read More>>

 
What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What Do You Do? “Strange” Jobs in China

What happens when a population of 1.3 billion people collides with the need to perpetually fuel a success-driven economy? Coming to China, one is quickly aware of the redundant or peculiar nature of employment. Here are five strange jobs common in the Middle Kingdom. More>>