Tag Archives: 河坊街

Shopping in Hefang Street Market

Just a stone’s throw away from the busy pedestrian street that is Hefang Street, is a street market that caters more to the masses. The shopping area itself typically sells…

Spring Rolls at Yonghe King Restaurant 永和大王

Loading Up for a Busy Day in Hangzhou 杭州

Sleeping at the newly renovated Wushanyi International Youth Hostel was nice even though I was just at the dorm rooms. My more moneyed friends had a double room for themselves….

Drum Tower 鼓楼 at Hefang Street 河坊街

Drum Tower Pagoda

There seemed to be a lot of activity beyond the drum tower, most prominently, there was a lively night market just outside the walls of the drum tower. The market…

Going Through the Drum Tower 鼓楼

Drum Tower 鼓楼 at Hefang Street 河坊街

Part of Hangzhou City used to be the imperial capital of the Southern Song Dynasty. Back then it was known as Lin An 临安. Hangzhou City now is much larger…