Hangzhou Exploration: West Lake, Hefang Street & Dragon Well Tea

We Didn't Expect THIS In China 🇨🇳 Surprising First Impressions of Hangzhou

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We Didn't Expect THIS In China 🇨🇳 Surprising First Impressions of Hangzhou
TrekList [Dean and Tess]2025-05-1924 min

Discover Hangzhou, China: Our 3-Day Adventure! Join us as we kick off our epic China journey in Hangzhou, the breathtaking city known as “Heaven on Earth.” This was our first stop on a whirlwind adventure through Hangzhou, Wuzhen, Suzhou, and Shanghai and our first impressions were truly shocking. We had no idea China could be so beautiful, scenic, and full of surprises!

The lively Hefang Walking Street, where history and local flavors come alive.

A magical boat tour on the iconic West Lake (Xi Hu), surrounded by lush hills and ancient legends.

The awe-inspiring City God Pavilion Temple, offering panoramic views of Hangzhou’s skyline.

Nighttime excitement at Wulin Night Market, packed with street food and local culture.

Exploring Longjing Cultural Village and tea plantations, where we tasted world-famous Dragon Well (Longjing) tea right at the source.

Whether you’re planning your own Hangzhou trip, searching for China travel inspiration, or just want to see why this city is a must visit destination in 2025, our travel vlog has you covered. Hangzhou’s perfect blend of natural beauty, rich history, vibrant markets, and serene tea fields will leave you as amazed as we were.

--- TrekList [Dean and Tess]
May 19, 2025, Spring in China

Video Chapters

  1. 0:00Intro
  2. 0:30Airport
  3. 1:40Hotel Tour
  4. 2:20Hefang Walking Street
  5. 6:00City of God Pavilion
  6. 7:50Walking Streets
  7. 9:30Westlake Boat Cruise
  8. 12:32Wulin Night Market
  9. 14:50Longjing Tea Plantations
  10. 17:00Longjing Temple Tea Tasting
  11. 21:00Last Night Exploring
  12. 24:30Outro

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Attractions in this video: West Lake, City God Pavilion, Longjing Tea Plantation, Wulin Night Market