Hangzhou | Walking tour of the canal history | Experience China's dual intangible cultural heritage oil-paper umbrellas and traditional Chinese clothing, choose one of the two: Hanfu or hairpins (one-day tour)
- The creation of the canal and oil-paper umbrellas is the greatest creation in Chinese history;
- On this trip, you are not only a tourist but also an experiencer and communicator of culture
- Draw an [oil-paper umbrella] for yourself to add icing on the cake for the [Hanfu] photo shoot in the afternoon
Options
Canal Double Intangible Cultural Heritage Experience (Chinese Service)
Exclusions
Tour guide
Admission to Tickets
Additional Info
Children aged 1-4 can join this activity free of charge provided they will not occupy separate seats
Passport (with 6 months validity)
Please refer to the venue's official website for more information about PWD accessibility
What's included in Hangzhou | Walking tour of the canal history | Experience China's dual intangible cultural heritage oil-paper umbrellas and traditional Chinese clothing, choose one of the two: Hanfu or hairpins (one-day tour)
(Subject to Option Inclusions)- Departure: Meet the operator at 08:30 - 09:00. Enter your preferred location at checkout. The operator will make the final confirmation accordingly. Meet at the entrance of China Umbrella Museum.Latecomers or no-shows can't be refunded Please arrive at the location 15 mins before the departure time
- [Attraction/experience] 09:00, 1 hour(s), Guided tour, 桥西直街
- [Attraction/experience] 10:00, 1 hour(s) 30 min(s), Guided tour, 手工艺活态展示馆
- [Attraction/experience] 11:30, 30 min(s), Guided tour, 拱宸桥
- [Attraction/experience] 14:00, 3 hour(s), Guided tour, 小河直街历史文化街区, Xiaohezhi Street Hanfu photo shoot + makeup + film selection
- [Return] 17:00 - 18:30, at Xiaohezhijie,
Our Favourites
9:00: Meet at the entrance of the Umbrella Museum. The tour guide will lead you to learn about the development of Chinese oil-paper umbrellas and the spread and evolution of the world's umbrella culture. 9:30-10:00: Stroll along the canal on Qingshibai Road in Qiaoxizhi Street, listen to the story behind the great creation of the Grand Canal and the origin of the canal boats. Learn about the story of Lu Xun, the most sharp-tongued writer in China, studying in the alleys full of murals. 10:00-10:30: Visit the most down-to-earth temple of the God of Wealth surrounded by residential buildings, walk to the Old Happy Teahouse, and learn about the origin of Hangzhou's unique folk tunes, the predecessor of folk rap - Xiaorehun. 10:30-11:30: Visit the Handicraft Living Museum, where dozens of Chinese intangible cultural heritage projects are gathered. In addition to the visit, we have specially arranged an oil-paper umbrella making experience for you (making an oil-paper umbrella by hand, from the initial selection of bamboo strips to the final composition and coloring, the whole process makes people feel the ingenuity and surprise of handmade products, and the experience is 100%.) 11:30-12:00: Climb the Gongchen Bridge and take in the beautiful scenery of the ancient town on both sides of the river. In addition to taking photos and checking in, it is also a century-old bridge with profound cultural heritage and many interesting stories. 12:00-13:30 Lunch recommendation: Qiaoxizhi Street/Xiaohezhi Street Xintengfei Restaurant (Take a taxi to transfer in the middle) 14:00-16:30: Chinese traditional costume photo experience. You can choose hairpins/Hanfu, depending on the costumes selected by the guests in the store. 17:00 The trip ends at Xiaohezhi Street, and the tour guide recommends a dinner restaurant
