Stop aimlessly wandering around Hanling! Here's a local's secret "ancient and modern mix" guide with tips to avoid pitfalls

Who gets it, fam! I thought Hanling was just an ordinary ancient town, but it turned out to be a delightful surprise of a "Ming and Qing market + trendy art district." Here's a 2-hour foolproof guide to explore without any regrets 👇

🚗 Transportation & Parking Cheat Sheet (Budget Version)

- Bus: Take Route 668 directly to "Hanling Station." Taking Metro Line 4 to Dongqian Lake Station and then a taxi saves more time.

- Driving: Head straight to the underground parking! The first 30 minutes are free, and 2 hours only costs 5 yuan, much better than random street parking ✅
⚠️ Pitfall alert: It gets super congested after 10 AM on weekends, so arrive an hour early to secure a spot.

🍜 Eat Around the Old Street Without Regrets (Tested Version)

- Must-try TOP 3:

1. Wu Jia Bing Pu: 6-yuan plum vegetable baked flatbread just out of the oven smells so good you'll stomp your feet, worth the queue!

2. Qing Yi Mi Jiang: 7-yuan rice cake dumplings stuffed like little mountains. The family combo must be reserved in advance or you won't get it 😤

3. Baozhong Restaurant: A hidden gem in the backstreets, beef fried rice cakes so fresh you'll lick the plate, more authentic than the trendy spots.

- Pitfall warning: Childhood Time Retro Shop is just for looking, snacks are overpriced, don't buy randomly 🙅‍♀️

- Hidden treat: Market stall bubble shrimp! 12 yuan includes a whole egg + shrimp, crispy to the max.

📸 Photo Hotspots (Celebrity Favorites + Hidden Angles)

1. Geometric Imagination · Daydream: Filming location of Wang Hedi's "Love as a Camp," the big book wall on the first floor is perfect for artsy shots.

2. Post Office Cafe: Write a postcard and check in at this vintage corner, Tan Jianci also shot here.

3. God’s Eye View Spot: Climb the small path next to the public restroom by the farmhouse, panoramic views of Dongqian Lake on the left and Old Street on the right, comparable to drone shots 📸

4. Night Exclusive: Taiping Pond lights reflecting on the ancient bridge, red lanterns paired with "Painted Jiangnan" BGM, full Jiangnan vibe.

⏰ 3-Hour Walking Route (No backtracking)

Old Street front section (eat at the market) → middle section (check in at trendy shops) → back section (explore residential life) → Jianhu Bridge for lake views → Hanling Art Museum for architecture shots
🌟 Bonus: The art museum designed by Kengo Kuma features black tiles and pine trees, perfect for high-end photos even on cloudy days.

🌙 Nighttime is the essence

Head to Dongqian Lake at dusk to watch the sunset, fewer people than West Lake’s Su Causeway and great for photos! At night, visit Jigu Tea House to listen to ancient music, street performers with the evening breeze—this is the right way to experience an ancient town~

Hanling is just that kind of place: shops in front, homes behind, full of life; art drifting in the museum; perfect for a slow day of wandering. An old street you want to visit again and again—bookmark this guide now!