There are several famous food blocks in Hangzhou, the most famous of which are Yu Street and Hefang Street in the Southern Song Dynasty near the West Lake. The following is an introduction to these two food blocks:

Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street: Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street is located in the lakeside business district in the center of Hangzhou, not far from the West Lake. This street follows the style of the Southern Song Dynasty Palace and is full of antique atmosphere. On the Imperial Street in the Southern Song Dynasty, you can taste all kinds of traditional Hangzhou delicacies, such as West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo meat, beggar chicken and so on. In addition, there are many specialty snack bars and tea houses on both sides of the street, offering a variety of food and tea culture experiences.

Hefang Street: Located in Shangcheng District of Hangzhou, Hefang Street is one of the oldest commercial streets in Hangzhou. This street has preserved many buildings in the Ming and Qing Dynasties and has a strong historical style. Hefang Street is famous for its rich snacks and special foods, such as stinky tofu, lobster in Longjing and sugar lotus root. In addition, there are many antique shops, art workshops and teahouses in Hefang Street, which provide rich shopping and cultural experiences.

In addition to the Imperial Street and Hefang Street in the Southern Song Dynasty, there are other food blocks and popular food spots in Hangzhou, such as Lakeside Yintai, West Lake Cultural Square and Wulin Road. These places have all kinds of restaurants, food stalls and gourmet shops, which can let you taste all kinds of authentic Hangzhou cuisine.