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Most people visiting Hangzhou are no longer content to simply buy local specialties. Hangzhou's increasingly fashionable atmosphere is attracting more fashion-conscious shoppers. Wulin Road's Hangzhou women's clothing, Sijiqing Clothing Market, and Hangzhou Silk City are all places where beauty-conscious women will linger.
Nowadays, Hangzhou has become a favorite destination for bargain hunters. While Hong Kong is known for its "shopping spree," Hangzhou is known for its "shopping spree," as Hangzhou's many department stores and brand-name stores offer deeper discounts than elsewhere, leading to significantly lower prices.
Hangzhou has a rich variety of local specialties, the most famous of which include Longjing tea, Tianzhu chopsticks, Changhua walnuts, silk gauze, West Lake silk umbrellas, ancient fragrant satin, Tianmu cloud mist, lotus root starch, Zhang Xiaoquan scissors, and Hangzhou embroidery. You may want to bring some back with you.
Hangzhou currently has 12 major business districts, but Hangzhou's shopping malls are mainly concentrated in Wulin Business District and Hubin Business District.
Yan'an Road to Jiefang Road around Wulin Square is the main commercial street in Hangzhou. The main large and medium-sized shopping malls in the area include:
No. 1 Wulin Square, No. 47 North Huancheng Road, Xiacheng District
9:30-21:30, Friday to Saturday: 9:30-22:00
24, 32, K55, 58, 67, K76, K105, 156, 270, K278, 279, K293, 502, K535 Hangzhou Building Station
No. 546, Yan'an Road, Xiacheng District
9:30-22:00
K12, K55, K56, K92, K188, K290 Yan'an Xincun Station
No. 530, Yan'an Road, Xiacheng District
9:45 Opening
Yan'an New Village Station on Y8, 151, 36, and 816
The main business districts in the Hubin area include:
No. 179 Yan'an Road, Shangcheng District
10:00-22:00
K4, K7, K12, K59, K60, K25, K56, K315, K102 Yan'an Road Jiefang Road Intersection Station
No. 124 Pinghai Road, Shangcheng District
7, 12, 1, 25, 60, K12, K25, Y2, etc.
No. 227, Qingchun Road, Xiacheng District
60, 12, 56, etc. Dongpo Road Qingchun Road Intersection Station
The most appealing aspect of shopping in Hangzhou is exploring its specialty streets. Hangzhou currently boasts 13 specialty shopping streets: Qinghefang Historical and Cultural Street, Hubin Tourism and Commerce Street, Nanshan Road Arts and Leisure Street, Wulin Road Women's Fashion Street, Silk Street, Sijiqing Clothing Street, Wensan Road Electronics and Information Street, Xinyifang Commercial Pedestrian Street, Shaoxing Road Automotive Culture Street, Shixiang Road Automotive Trade Street, Shenglihe Dadou Road Food Street, Meijiawu Tea Culture Village Street, and Southern Song Imperial Street.
Hefang Street embodies the style of the late Qing Dynasty and early Republic of China, fostering a vibrant urban culture centered around commerce, pharmacy, and architecture. Currently, Hefang Street is one of the streets that best embodies Hangzhou's historical and cultural landscape, and is an integral part of West Lake's nomination for World Heritage status. The street boasts over 100 shops, including teahouses, pharmacies, silk shops, roasted nuts and nuts shops, food shops, antiques, calligraphy, and paintings. Century-old Hangzhou establishments such as Wang Xingji, Zhang Xiaoquan, Wanlong Ham Store, Hu Qingyu Tang, Fang Huichun Tang, Ye Zhongde Tang, Baohe Tang, Zhuangyuan Hall, Wang Runxing, Yiyuan Gold Shop, Jingyang Temple, and Yangtang Restaurant are all concentrated here. It's a must-see for those seeking nostalgic Hangzhou memories, and a recommended evening visit is recommended.
Address: No. 1 Wushan Square, Hefang Street, Shangcheng District
Transportation: Buses 8/K8, 35/K35, 38, 40/K40, K284, 814, 818, Tour 8, 59/K59, K402, 60/K60, 814/K814
The Southern Song Imperial Street was a major paved street in the Southern Song capital. Lin'an, a city in the Southern Song dynasty, followed the "xiangfang system," with the Imperial Street serving as the backbone and connecting the various lanes in a fishbone-like pattern. Numerous remnants of these lanes still exist today, with nearly twenty sections preserving their historical features and spatial layouts in good condition. Most of these are concentrated in the Shangcheng section around Zhongshan Middle Road and Qinghefang. The area primarily features buildings from the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China, so visiting at night is recommended.
Address: Starting from the north gate of the imperial city and Ningmen (the intersection of Wansongling and Fenghuangshanjiao Road today), through Chaotianmen (today's Drum Tower), Zhongshan Middle Road, Zhongshan North Road, Guanqiao (today's Guanqiao) to the intersection of Fengqi Road and Wulin Road today, it is the central axis of Lin'an City in the Southern Song Dynasty.
Transportation: Bus No. 25, 25 Peak Station Bus, Bus No. 35, 35 Station Bus, Bus No. 187, 212, 404, K25, K327, K35, K850, Y8 Wushan Bus Station
Hangzhou China Silk City is China's largest silk wholesale and retail market. Stretching over 1,150 meters, it boasts simple and elegant architecture, a rich cultural heritage, and a dazzling array of merchandise, showcasing a "Silk Road" that celebrates the graceful elegance of Jiangnan and the soft beauty of silk.
Address: West Jiankang Road, Jiankang Road, and Xinhua Road, north of Fengqi Road and south of Tiyuchang Road, Hangzhou.
Transportation: Bus No. 8, 11, 28
Sijiqing Clothing Market is one of the most influential first-level clothing wholesale and distribution markets in China.
Address: No. 29-59 Hanghai Road, Jianggan District
Transportation: Bus No. 617, K616, K617, K618 to Sijiqing Special Street Station
Wulin Road Women's Clothing Street is home to numerous specialty shops with diverse styles, often frequented by fashionistas. Wulin Road is also known as the "gathering place for Hangzhou-style women's clothing." The shops are uniquely decorated, and the clothing is avant-garde, fashionable, and personalized.
Address: Longyou Road, Xiacheng District
Transportation: Buses 12, 13, 14, 26, 151, 316, 801, K12, K13, K14, K151, K192, K204, K206, K207, K211, K213 to Wulin Square Station
This is Hangzhou's most exclusive international district, home to luxury brands. It retains a traditional charm while maintaining a modern and fashionable style, offering breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. Visitors can enjoy a variety of experiences, including lake cruises, garden tours, tea-tasting, reading, dining, and shopping.
Address: East to Dongpo Road, West to Hubin Road, South to Jiefang Road, North to Qingchun Road
Transportation: Buses 25/K25, 7/K7, 60/K60, K850, Y8, K900, 290, and K92
If you're just a passing visitor to Hangzhou, eager to experience the city's essence as quickly as possible, I'd probably take you on a stroll along Nanshan Road. Here, even standing at a single intersection, you'll experience a convergence of distinct urban sensibilities: the bustling modern city, the vibrant dining scene, the graceful beauty of West Lake, and the rich yet vibrant imprint of centuries of history and culture... History and present, past and future, blend seamlessly and complement each other.
Address: South to the foot of Wansongling, North to Jiefang Road intersection
Transportation: K4, Y9, 102, 12, 809