Seal Engraving: a Gem Born from Fingertips
Seal engraving, China’s UNESCO World Intangible Heritage, has a history of over 3700 years and still thrives today in modern Hangzhou.
Jade Culture of Liangzhu（良渚）
China has a time-honored history of producing jade artifacts and its history can go back as far as 7000 years ago. When the people of the Humudu culture (a Neolithic culture from 5500 BC to 3300 BC that flourished just south of the Hangzhou Bay) consciously selected beautiful stones, from materials used for producing daily tools, to accessorize themselves and decorate their houses the era of Chinese jade culture began, and by the time of Liangzhu Culture, the Chinese jade culture had reached its heyday.
Dumplings – A Taste of Chinese New Year
Eating dumplings during Chinese New Year has been a popular and tasteful tradition that has prevailed all over China for hundreds of years. It is also a joyous time where all family members can get together and make their Spring Festival come alive over the love of food.
Hangzhou Food Culture
As a well-known historical and cultural city, Hangzhou has sustained its own characteristic food culture. Dating back to the Southern Song Dynasty (1127－1279), Hangzhou has developed its rich food culture. A variety of teahouses, wine shops, food shops and other catering services account for two thirds of the entire shop market.
Silk In Heavenly Hangzhou
In addition to the picturesque West Lake and Longjing Tea, Hangzhou is also widely renowned for its silk. Generally regarded as the cradle of Chinese silk culture and
Best Places to View Lotus Flowers
The best scenery that West Lake can offer in summer is miles and miles of lotus flowers in full blossom. With a boundless array of pink flowers set off by the green leaves swaying in the summer breeze, one can find themselves cool and happy in the sweltering summer weather.
Seasonal Snacks to Whet Your Appetite
Autumn in Hangzhou is associated with many things but it is notably the season for osmanthus and for the Mid-autumn Festival.
Hangzhou Tea Culture Tour
Hangzhou, considered by some to be the tea capital of China, is home to the world-famous tea plantation for green tea, represented by Longjing Tea. Longjing Tea Plantation and Meijiawu Tea Plantation are both must-see tourist destinations for those wishing to experience the tea culture in Hangzhou.
China Fan Museum in Hangzhou
China Fan Museum was officially opened on 29, September, 2009. Located in Hangzhou, It is Chinese first top-class themed museum of fan exhibiting a variety of rare and treasured collections of fans, which in traditional China, used to represent a special status, superior educational background and the splendid self-cultivation.
What is Mulberry Silk and how to clean?
Mulberry silk is the highest quality silk you can purchase. It is made from silkworms that are raised in captivity under exacting conditions. It is also the most expensive type of silk. What makes it so expensive and why is it superior to other types of silk?