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Half Day Hangzhou Historic Blocks Exploration Tour

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    Hangzhou, the scenic capital of Zheijang and one of seven ancient capitals, remains a popular vacation choice for tourists interested in the area's numerous cultural and natural sights. Besides the famous west lake, there are many historical buildings, the tour will take you into the best masion -Former residen of Hu Xueyan and Hu Qing Yu Tang in late Qing Dynasty in Hangzhou, to learn the legendary life of Hu Xueyan. Stroll along the Southern Song Impreial Street and Hefang Street, experiecne the old life in Hangzhou.

What's Included

  • Entry/Admission - Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hu Qing Yu Tang)
  • Entry/Admission - Former residence of Xueyan Hu
  • Entry/Admission - Drum Tower
  • Transportation by air-conditioned private vehicle
  • Hotel or train station pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance Fee listed in the itinerary
  • Bottled water
  • English- and Chinese-speaking tour guide

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    Itinerary
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    Stop At: Former residence of Xueyan Hu, No.18 Yuanbao Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310002 China

    Pick up service is arranged at Hangzhou downtown hotel or Hangzhou train station. Your tour guide will take you to explore the famous histroic sites in Hangzhou city.

    The first stop for the tour is Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, is a place to peek into the aristocracy of Hangzhou’s richest merchant, hailing from the Qing Dynasty. It is a maze of towers, gardens, pavilions, terraces, arched bridges, palatial halls and serene living quarters. Several hours spent here will bestow you with cherished memories of ancient Chinese culture manifested by its stunning architecture, philosophy and bewildering folklore customs, which are still alive.

    Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes

    Stop At: Drum Tower, ZhongHe ZhongLu 1Hao ( Jin GuLou ), Hangzhou China

    Next, walk into the Hangzhou Drum Tower.In the hall of the Drum Tower, there is a circular-screen showing an eight-minute introduction to the Southern Song Dynasty, showing the life and culture in the time of the Southern Song Dynasty, such as Longquan celadon, Song brocade, movable-type printing, compass and so on.Walking along the Southern Song Imperial Street, you will the old history through these century-old buildings.

    Duration: 30 minutes

    Stop At: Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hu Qing Yu Tang), No.95 Dajing Alley, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou China

    Continue your tour to Hu Qing Yu Tang, it was a Chiese pharmacy which began business in 1874. It had won a great fame during its development. People regarded it as the 'King of Medicine' in southern China. Hu Xueyan, the first owner of the pharmacy, was not only a successful businessman but also a high-class official in the imperial court. In China's feudal society, businessmen were widely looked down upon whereas state officials were highly respected. In the museum, visitors not only can appreciate the treasures of Chinese medicine, but also can view its magnificent architecture and learn more about Hu's legendary stories.

    Duration: 40 minutes

    Stop At: QingHeFang, No.113 Gaoyin Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310000 China

    Our guide will lead you to HeFang Old Street, as one of the best preserved urban areas of ancient Hangzhou, is a snapshot of the city's history.Hangzhou was China's capital during the Southern Song Dynasty more than 800 years ago, and Hangzhou’s urban Hefang Street has many shops, restaurants and taverns that represent its place in history.

    After the tour, you will be taken back to Hangzhou downtown hotel or Hangzhou train station.

    Duration: 1 hour

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