"China, Here We Come!" "China is Great!"
With "China Travel" gaining popularity both at home and abroad, the 144-hour visa-free cross-border travel for foreigners has become a hot topic among netizens. In addition to this visa-free option, China has granted unilateral visa-free treatment to many countries, leading to excitement among foreign friends eager to visit.
As a key implementation site for the 144-hour transit visa-free policy, Hangzhou has welcomed a large influx of international visitors. If you're in Hangzhou, a trip to Qiantang is a must! Here are six exquisite travel routes you should explore.
Route 1: Innovative Qiantang
Hangzhou Joyoung Creative Industrial Park → Zhejiang Innovation Institute of Robotics → GAC Motor (Hangzhou) Co., Ltd. → Gree Electric Appliances (Hangzhou) Intelligent Industry Tourism Base → Kuka Home Customized Industrial Tourism Base
At the Joyoung Creative Industrial Park, experience cutting-edge space technology and test smart home appliances that simplify meal preparation. At the Zhejiang Innovation Institute of Robotics, watch robots brew coffee, play table tennis, and knit, providing engaging services. Witness car production firsthand at GAC Motor, where manufacturing transforms into an enjoyable attraction. Explore the highly efficient factories at Gree Electric Appliances and Kuka Home, showcasing intelligent and transparent production processes.
Route 2: Ecological Qiantang
Jiangdong Village → Xinwei Village → Chunguang Village → Gong Lao Han Turtle Farm
Escape the city hustle at Jiangdong Village. Visit Xinwei Village, established in 1970 as the first large-scale immigrant village, known as the "First Village of Reclamation." Here, you can learn about reclamation history, stroll through butterfly orchid fields, and even adopt your own vegetable garden. Chunguang Village, recognized as a "Beautiful Countryside Featured Village" in 2002, combines business with community development. At Gong Lao Han Turtle Farm, indulge in a delicious braised turtle dish, rich in flavor and nutrients.
Route 3: Culinary Qiantang
Blandy Cultural Creative Blocks → Jinsha Business Circle → Master Kong Gourmet Restaurant → Hangzhou Weichuan Foods Co., Ltd. → Xingye Muge Paradise
Explore the Blandy Cultural Creative Blocks, known as the "24-hour Dopamine Creativity Park," filled with popular photo spots. The Jinsha Business Circle, dubbed the "Eye of the City" in eastern Hangzhou, offers a seamless shopping experience. Discover culinary delights at Master Kong and Weichuan's industrial tourism bases. Finally, Xingye Muge Paradise serves as an outdoor classroom for children, celebrating the charm of farming culture amidst golden wheat fields.
Route 4: Elegant Qiantang
Gaojiao West Park → Qiantang Reading Room → Wensli Silk Industrial Park → Jinsha Lake Grand Theater
Stroll through Gaojiao West Park, where picturesque bridges, streams, and pavilions await. At the Qiantang Reading Room, enjoy a cup of tea with a good book. Inspired by Bai Juyi's poem "Spring View of Hangzhou," delve into silk culture at Wensli Silk Industrial Park. In the evening, enjoy a grand audiovisual performance at Jinsha Lake Grand Theater.
Route 5: Active Qiantang
Qiantang Roller Skating Center → Zhijiang Greenway → Riverside Wetland Park → Rong E-Move Football Sports Park → Zhejiang Coca-Cola Museum
Feel the thrill of roller skating at the Qiantang Roller Skating Center. Take a leisurely walk along the Zhijiang Greenway, enjoying scenic views of the Qiantang River. Venture into Riverside Wetland Park to experience nature’s unique charm. At Rong E-Move Football Sports Park, immerse yourself in a modern football venue. After your activities, refresh yourself at the Coca-Cola Museum with a cold drink, celebrating the vitality of Qiantang and the joy of sports.
Route 6: Cultural Qiantang
Shunan Exhibition Hall → Reclamation Culture Exhibition Hall → Toupeng Old Street → Linjiang Educated Youth Cultural Park → Hangzhou Qiantang Bay Area Wetland Park
Explore thousands of years of Shushan culture at the Shunan Exhibition Hall, where you can witness the origins of Qiantang civilization. Discover the heroic reclamation efforts of the Qiantang people at the Reclamation Culture Exhibition Hall, which transformed 350 million square meters of tidal flats into fertile farmland over 30 years. Stroll along the charming 700-meter-long Toupeng Old Street, with its traditional white walls and black tiles. Linjiang Educated Youth Cultural Park tells the legendary story of the Qiantang people reclaiming land from the sea. Finally, in Hangzhou Qiantang Bay Area Wetland Park, visitors can appreciate the rich cultural heritage of the region.