Air quality and health in China are issues if you plan on living here for an extended period of time. And while Hangzhou’s air quality is excellent compared to many Chinese cities, most foreigners would agree that if they could improve the air quality in ... Read More>>

People love flowers. They brighten up the places where we live and work, help us appreciate nature, provide the sort of aromas that air fresheners simply can’t, and lift our moods. Humanity’s appreciation of flowers is nearly universal, and China is no ... Read More>>

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 – Read More>>

Buying a bike is one of the best investments you can make it China. First off, biking is a great way to see the city you’re living in. There’s nothing like being a part of the great bicycle swarm that overruns most Chinese cities during morning and evening... Read More>>

Travelling in China is unlike travelling in any other country. One willing to take this challenge on must be open to every experience that comes his or her way. Even more, one must remove all possible barriers that separates you from the true Chinese ... Read More>>

While the winter chill is at bay, Hangzhou is a wonderful place to spend time out in the outdoors. There are numerous outdoor activities to do in this beautiful city, and here are just five suggestions on how to spend some quality time outdoors. Read More>>

Hangzhou is home to one of China’s most important and famous fine arts universities, the China Academy of Art. Naturally, surrounding the leafy Nanshan Campus is a myriad of small art galleries. While many of these showcase traditional Chinese art or ... Read More>>

Although Hangzhou has many delicious local specialties and a rich culinary history, a pricey trip to a Western restaurant often fills that occasional void most of us feel at one point or another while in China. However, unfortunately such endeavours often ... Read More>>

Over the past year Hangzhou has practically doubled its number of Thai restaurants. We were on a mission to find the best one in town and found seven that each have something unique to offer. Read More>>

Playing in all of our heads is the theme song to Jaws. As the unbearable heat slowly rolls around the corner, we find the music gets louder and louder. Pretty soon, clothing will be minimal and let’s face it ladies and gentlemen, it is crunch time when it ... Read More>>

Surrounded by the beauty of Wulin Mountains, Lingyin Temple is one of Hangzhou's best touristic attractions and an important reference for Buddhist culture in China. Read More>>

Hangzhou is one of China’s major tourist cities and has been accumulating quite a variety of nightlife activities in the past few years. These nightlife activities obviously include the growing list of bars and clubs, but also a number of visually stunning ... Read More>>

Given that one of Hangzhou’s major industries has historically been silk and other textiles, it should come as no surprise that for the fashion conscious, Hangzhou is one of the premier cities in China. It used to be that you had to bring your high-fashion ... Read More>>

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>>

The Banyan Tree has opened a Chinese style resort on the outskirts of the Xixi Wetlands. The resort has created an elegant pairing of nature and classical Chinese style architecture. Arching bridges give access to the spacious villas scattered around the ... Read More>>

Congratulations! You’ve got yourself a hot date tomorrow! But now the big questions set in: Where to go, what to do? If you’re in Hangzhou, Xihu Tiandi is a safe bet for those looking to impress dates, friends or visiting relatives. Situated downtown on ... Read More>>

You’re hungry. It’s Sunday afternoon; you’ve just woken up after a late night or early morning and you need to eat off a wicked headache and put something in your somersaulting stomach. What better choice than something doughy and cheesy? Pizza – ... Read More>>

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>>

If you’ve lived or been staying in Hangzhou for more than twelve hours or so, you’ve almost certainly seen the West Lake. Yes, it’s beautiful. Yes, it’s crowded. But after taking every visiting friend and family member to see the newly minted UNESCO ... Read More>>

With the large red and white wine cellar available, as well as delicious high quality dishes from all over the Western world, we feel certain you will not be disappointed in your dining experience at the CRU Steak House. Read More>>

Wondering where you can play tennis or football in Hangzhou? Looking for a great jogging spot other than around West Lake? Then perhaps the answer lies here. On May 1st of this year, Hangzhou’s first recreational theme park opened to the public – Chengbei ... Read More>>

If it wasn’t for West Lake, Hangzhou just wouldn’t be what it is; namely one of the most beautiful cities in China. But it’s not only the lake itself or the numerous historical sites scattered along its banks that makes West Lake such an idyllic spot. ... Read More>>

Hangzhou cuisine not only has a long famous history, but it is considered one of the eight great cuisines of China, famed for its focuse on fresh delicious flavours. Below we recommend a few of the best places to have Hangzhou cuisine in the city that gives ... Read More>>

Although one's first impression of Hangzhou upon arriving at the train station and taking in the main tourist attractions around West Lake is that it's quite a bit like Shanghai, only smaller (and with seemingly worse traffic problems thanks to the absence ... Read More>>