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Deshou Palace red walls with plum blossoms — Southern Song imperial ruins in Hangzhou
Southern Song Imperial Street — historic pedestrian street in Hangzhou
Overhead view of Southern Song Imperial Street in Hangzhou
Traditional craftsman at work on Hefang Street in Hangzhou
Main entrance of Deshou Palace — Hangzhou Southern Song dynasty ruins

Take a Stroll Through the Dynasties

$ 360.00 CAD

Hangzhou, China
09:00 AM - 13:00 PM

About This Experience

Moving through spaces shaped by ancient dynasties, this tour takes you on a stroll through
the generations lived by Hangzhou's locals.

History here lives beyond just museum display cases—it is layered into pavements still walked,
carried in vendors' calls still heard, and baked into remedies still prescribed.

What is included

Guided Walking TourGuided Walking Tour
Museum AdmissionsMuseum Admissions
Historic Residence VisitHistoric Residence Visit
Chinese Medicine ExperienceChinese Medicine Experience

Before you book the tour

  1. This tour is non-refundable. Please review your plans carefully before confirming your booking.
  2. The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions or other unforeseen circumstances to ensure the safety and quality of the experience.
  3. After your booking is confirmed, our team will contact you to coordinate tour details.
  4. Copies of valid passports for all group members will be required prior to the tour for registration and safety purposes.

Itinerary

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The walk begins at the Fangzhi Museum, offering a broad introduction to Hangzhou’s dynastic development.

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Moving into the domestic spaces of the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, where late-imperial urban life unfolded at a human scale.

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Following Southern Song Imperial Street, the route concludes at Hu Qing Yu Tang, where traditional Chinese medicine remains a living part of Hangzhou’s cultural fabric, and guests handcraft their own herbal sachet rooted in centuries-old healing traditions.

Take a Stroll itinerary

Common Questions

This small-group local tour takes place around Hefang Street and Southern Song Imperial Street in Hangzhou, China. Hefang Street was a thriving commercial hub during the Southern Song Dynasty, when Hangzhou served as the capital, and continued to evolve through later dynasties as a center of trade and daily life. Southern Song Imperial Street was once the ceremonial and commercial heart of the capital, where emperors passed and merchants thrived under the pulse of a flourishing dynasty. Today, they remain a living corridor of history, where traces of imperial life blend seamlessly into the rhythms of modern Hangzhou.
The meeting point is the Hangzhou Fangzhi House. Travelers are required to arrive 30 minutes prior to the tour. Detailed meetup information will be sent via email once your booking is confirmed.
No, lunch is not included in the tour fare.
The maximum group size is 7. We keep our groups intentionally small to ensure a premium experience and allow for more personal connections with the local guide.
The routes and activities in this tour are carefully curated to offer premium, authentic experiences beyond typical tourist paths. This tour takes you on an in-depth exploration of the dynastic development of Hangzhou, where the city once served as the capital of China, and offers a hands-on traditional Chinese medicine crafting experience. In addition, the tour includes uniquely designed interactive components, such as mini games and small challenges, to keep travelers engaged throughout the journey.
We publish in-depth guides on our blog to help you plan your trip. Here are the blog posts you might be interested in:

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