Hangzhou is a gourmet paradise with many mouth-watering local cuisines. Here are some things you might want to try:

1. West Lake vinegar fish: also known as Song Saoyu soup, is one of the most representative dishes in Hangzhou. It uses fresh grass carp as the main material, and it is tender and delicious, crisp and not greasy.

2. Shrimp in Longjing: This is a light dish with local fresh river shrimp and Longjing tea as the main ingredients. The unique tea flavor makes it a favorite dish.

3. Stir-fried Niuhe: This Cantonese dish is also very popular in Hangzhou. It is mainly made of soft beef and slippery river noodles, and it is rich in taste with side dishes such as bean sprouts and shallots.

4. Hangzhou noodles: It is memorable for its unique seasoning and exquisite cooking skills.

5. steamed dumplings and steamed buns: Although they originated from Jiangnan, the Hangzhou version of steamed dumplings and steamed buns has won people's love for its exquisite taste and rich fillings.

6. Zhiweiguan Chicken Soup: Zhiweiguan is a very famous time-honored hotel in Hangzhou. One of its characteristics is chicken soup, which is rich and mellow and very delicious.

These are just the tip of the iceberg of Hangzhou cuisine. After you arrive in Hangzhou, you will find more delicious food waiting for you to explore.