There are several famous food districts in Hangzhou, the most famous of which are the Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street and Hefang Street located near the West Lake.
The following is an introduction to these two food districts: Southern Song Dynasty Royal Street: Southern Song Dynasty Royal Street is located in the Hubin 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 of the Southern Song Dynasty, you can taste various traditional Hangzhou delicacies, such as West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo pork, beggar's chicken, etc.
In addition, there are many specialty snack bars and teahouses on both sides of the street, offering a variety of food and tea culture experiences.
Hefang Street: Hefang Street is located in Shangcheng District, Hangzhou. It is one of the oldest commercial streets in Hangzhou.
This street preserves many buildings from the Ming and Qing Dynasties and has a rich historical flavor.
Hefang Street is famous for its rich snacks and specialties, such as stinky tofu, Longjing shrimp, candied lotus root, etc.
In addition, there are many antique shops, art workshops and teahouses on Hefang Street, providing a rich shopping and cultural experience.
In addition to Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street and Hefang Street, Hangzhou also has some other food streets and popular food places, such as Lakeside Yintai, West Lake Cultural Plaza, Wulin Road, etc.
There are various restaurants, food stalls and gourmet shops in these places, allowing you to taste a variety of authentic Hangzhou cuisine.