The flavor of Hangzhou is hidden in the small corners of the city. And the aroma of food out of the small stores is attracting visitors to feast on it. This time, we will focus on the Grand Canal and discover the must-try restaurants along it.
Wulinmen 武林门
Wulinmen Pier is centrally located in Hangzhou. Its central location has brought about a lot of great food.
In addition to the bustling Wulin Night Market, there are also many popular restaurants and internet famous stores housed inside some large commercial complexes such as Hangzhou Tower, Intime Department Store and Guotai City Plaza.
Foamy Foamy, widely known throughout the city for Lipu taro cake, is one of them. The sweet and soft taste of the cake can sweep away all the unhappiness whenever you feel upset.
Featuring high-end Morandi-color decorations and extensive space, the store can meet all your needs, whether it is to enjoy the afternoon tea or pose for photos.
Xinyifang 信义坊
There is so much to eat here!
Disembark at Xinyifang and the famous Xiaohezhi Street is nearby. The low houses with white walls and black tiles and the stone roads full of marks of time have preserved the ancient Jiangnan style to the present.
Ahlong Lamb Soup has been there for several years, long enough to become an inseparable part of the local community.
The lamb soup it serves is aromatic, warm and mellow and it doesn’t have the strong "gamy" flavor. It is loved by real foodies! Added with a spoonful of pepper, some vinegar and chili, this "hotchpotch" finally reaches perfection.
Gongchen Bridge 拱宸桥
The name Gongchen Bridge itself shows the unique historical charm and cultural connotation of the bridge.
Close to this ancient bridge that has been standing there for hundreds of years, there are a lot of hidden gem restaurants serving both classic and new tastes that are famous on the internet…And the nearby Xiaohezhi Street, a hidden paradise for food, has gathered many such restaurants.
If you are interested in Hangzhou noodles, Laoqiaotou Noodle Shop will be a great choice for you.
It is a time-honored restaurant. The environment, service and decorations seem to be of no importance, as long as the noodles are delicious enough to capture new customers and keep repeat ones coming back.
Yunhe Tiandi 运河天地
Paddle through the quiet water of Yunhe Tiandi and enjoy the scenery along the way!
Great food and beautiful scenery are indispensable parts of our daily life. And for foodies, after eating desserts, coffee, noodles and lamb soup, those home-made marinated food and roast poultry should not be missed as well.
On Xiaohe Road, the aroma out of Yongle Roast Poultry - Roast Chicken has a sort of "magic" that no one can resist.
The roast chicken, shining with oil, is full of juice and fresh aromas. Take a bite. It is very crispy and appetizing. And there is also tender barbecue pork to meet your desire to eat meat.
Xiangji Temple 香积寺
A delicious taste is often derived from the heart.
In the vicinity of Xiangji Temple, there are some famous small stores that are well worth visiting. This popular bakery, for example, has its own story.
Riches Bread Co. has a high reputation partially because the young man in charge is very handsome. And the reason why he went to Japan to further his baking studies back then was very simple: the person he loved was studying in Japan then.
"Use high quality ingredients to make healthy and delicious bread." Based on this belief, they use Hokkaido wheat and CD whole grain flour to make bread, which sends out a strong aroma of wheat.
The Grand Canal nourishes the life of local people. There are countless yummy restaurants along it. This summer, let’s take a boat to admire the scenery along the way and taste our way through the city.