Soha Culture Street

When you think of Hangzhou, you often think of West Lake,
but actually, the place that captured my heart the most was *Xiaohe Cultural Street*.

Amidst the old brick houses and tiled roofs lining the river,
long clotheslines drying, and swaying willow leaves,
I walked slowly, not as a tourist, but as if I lived here.

Tea houses, craft workshops, and small galleries were hidden in every alley,
and the scent of freshly baked honey buns wafted through the air from the occasional traditional snack shop.

Sitting under the colorful lanterns and gazing at the river,
it felt as if the city's time was taking a breather—
a quieter place than West Lake,
and offering a glimpse into the real life of Hangzhou.

"Not a tourist destination known to everyone,
but a hidden corner of Hangzhou that I want to keep to myself."

That's *Xiaohe Cultural Street*.

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Post by minvelyhi | Aug 18, 2025