Qiantang River at Sunset

Citywalk guide along the Qiantang River🏃‍♀️, this stunning riverside route in Hangzhou is perfect for a stroll! Feel the river breeze and check out the Asian Games-themed light show, who else gets it, fam? 🤩

🚶Walking route:
Daytime version🌞
📍City Balcony (Metro Line 4, Civic Center Station)
Experience the modern vibe of Hangzhou’s CBD here during the day, a popular spot for influencers to shoot videos
📍Riverside Promenade
Walk towards Qianjiang Century Park, passing the Asian Games venue "Big Lotus," now decorated with Asian Games elements
📍Qianjiang Century Park
The lawn area is perfect for a picnic, don’t forget to bring some snacks and milk tea
📍Tide Watching City
Best time to see the big tide is September to October, but you can also enjoy the river view with cargo ships passing by any time

Night version🌃
Be sure to catch the light show after 7:00 PM!
It runs every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday night
Best viewing spots are City Balcony and around Qianjiang New City CBD
The combo of light show + music fountain is amazing

⚠️Useful tips:
1⃣️It’s windy by the river, bring a light jacket
2⃣️The whole route is about 5 km, wear comfortable sneakers
3⃣️There are few vending machines in the park, remember to bring your own water
4⃣️Weekends are crowded, reserve your spot for photos

🍵Nearby food:
"Guiyu Shan Fang," a modern Hangzhou cuisine restaurant on the 5th floor of Raffles City Mall, is excellent
Highly recommend their Longjing Shrimp and Dongpo Pork

🛏️Accommodation suggestions:
If budget allows, stay at Marriott Qianjiang New City
For river views, choose the Intercontinental Hotel
Students can consider homestays near the Civic Center