Hefang Street
Hefang Street
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Dan Maarek
Tel Aviv, Israel16,000 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
The Hefang Street is actually a market with selling stands in its middle and stores and eateries on both sides.
Some of them are simply beautiful or really ancient like this 300 year old pharmacy.
You can have there complimentary tea and be examined by a Chinese physician who will give you a prescription you'll buy right there.
As I wrote there are all kinds of eateries from traditional Chinese cuisine restaurants to the inevitable Starbuck (even more frequent than Mc Donald's).
As usual you can buy there all the usual souvenirs although bargaining was not as successful as in Beijing or Huangshan, so be ready for it.
Just look at the pictures I have attached as I always do so you can built a better opinion.
By the way It could be the starting point of a combo from which you could continue to visit the nearby City God Pavilion (which I have also reviewed here) and then continue the West Lake and its refreshing and quiet area.
Bottom line an interesting place, worth the detour if you can make time in Hangzhou, and especially if you combo it with the West Lake and the City God.
Some of them are simply beautiful or really ancient like this 300 year old pharmacy.
You can have there complimentary tea and be examined by a Chinese physician who will give you a prescription you'll buy right there.
As I wrote there are all kinds of eateries from traditional Chinese cuisine restaurants to the inevitable Starbuck (even more frequent than Mc Donald's).
As usual you can buy there all the usual souvenirs although bargaining was not as successful as in Beijing or Huangshan, so be ready for it.
Just look at the pictures I have attached as I always do so you can built a better opinion.
By the way It could be the starting point of a combo from which you could continue to visit the nearby City God Pavilion (which I have also reviewed here) and then continue the West Lake and its refreshing and quiet area.
Bottom line an interesting place, worth the detour if you can make time in Hangzhou, and especially if you combo it with the West Lake and the City God.
Written September 22, 2016
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Ralpo Stankic
Hangzhou, China461 contributions
Sep 2017 • Family
We visited the place with local friends. Enjoyed the shopping and food. A dive in an old China styled ambience. Every foreign tourist should visit the place
Written June 23, 2018
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comedor
California705 contributions
Nov 2017
I thought there were enough things there in terms of the buildings, the food, and the items for sale that were different enough from other walking streets in China to make it worth a stop. I was quite pressed for time, but easily could have spent 1-2 hours there (only spent about 30 minutes). It's pretty easy to get to from the Metro. Take Metro Line 1 to Ding'an station, go out Exit D, as you come up the escalator, just walk straight for less than one block to Houshi Street. Turn right, walk straight for about 8 minutes to Hefang Street. Just before you get there, at Houshi and Gaoyin (on the s/e corner is a muslim snack shop with excellent scallion pancakes (about 4 yuan). On the n/e corner of Houshi and Hefang is a shop selling Durian (among other things). It's warm, sweet and fortunately not smelly as they have it all prepared for you (35 yuan).
Written November 19, 2017
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pm_sahara
Suzhou, China55 contributions
May 2012 • Couples
I went Hefang with lover and i think this place it's good. There are many foods from other country. I'm thai and my lover is malaysia and we're enjoied together here. I have tasted thai foods at Bai Pho Tong Restaurant. Shops selling art crafts, souvenirs, silk, teahouses, and restaurants line on both sides of the street. There are many activity in hefang. We love this place and we shall to go there again!!!
Written May 29, 2012
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Jamin
128 contributions
Dec 2019 • Friends
hangzhou is one of the most prosperous cities in china, and walking around the city you can definitely first-hand experience the history and wealth of the city. some really interesting architectural designs, lovely tea-related products.
pitfall is... some cabs only accept alipay (i didn’t have it), you have to be able to speak a little mandarin (i heavily relied on google translator). even so, everyone is very kind and willing to help you out when asked :)
pitfall is... some cabs only accept alipay (i didn’t have it), you have to be able to speak a little mandarin (i heavily relied on google translator). even so, everyone is very kind and willing to help you out when asked :)
Written December 3, 2019
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Maps39057756177
73 contributions
Oct 2019 • Solo
It's worth checking out, as there are stores with interesting things to buy but there was nothing to keep me longer than an hour. I mean there was no dancing, no live music, live performances or cool bars at which one could hang out!
Written October 22, 2019
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C.W. Wan
Singapore, Singapore802 contributions
Sep 2019
I like to visit old places to see old buildings and culture. My wife and I took a leisurely walk along this old street with renovated old shophouses on both sides selling all kinds of local snacks, souvenirs, teas, clothing, etc. There are also stalls in the middle of the road selling all kinds of art and crafts. An interesting short walk.
Written October 6, 2019
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Annette A
Campbelltown, Australia1,890 contributions
Jan 2017 • Friends
This street was a pleasure to wander up & down & felt authentic of an "old" & the "bygone" days China Town. The shop frontages have kept their original heritage & deliver the tourist and traveler a good feeling for what China looked like centuries ago. Booths along the middle add interest, as the Chinese display their handicrafts of paper cutting, painting & flattening the wheat to create candied foods. Very clean & well kept. A must see for the olden days way of life & an opportunity to eat good & reasonably priced Chinese food in an older form of the modern day city of Hanghzou.
Written January 25, 2017
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Graham T
Hong Kong, China89 contributions
Jun 2013 • Family
In 1966 Mao unleashed his Red Guards on China's cultural heritage. They set out to destroy the "Four Olds" - Old Customs, Old Culture, Old Habits, and Old Ideas.
Given the breadth of China's long history, the vast majority of relics were preserved including Hangzhou's old town. Even in the early 1990's this was a beautiful part of a beautiful city. One could imagine how life was hundreds of years ago as you wandered down narrow lanes lined with old houses and shops.
Mao would be amazed at how efficient the current generation has been in finally wiping the country clean of its ancient neighbourhoods, replacing them with white tiled concrete boxes.
They do however, make sure to save one old street for the teeming tourist trade. Lined on both sides with shops selling plastic trinkets, "Ancient Streets" can be found in many Chinese cities, all selling the same wares.
Go to Hefang Ie Lu if you want to buy some souvenirs while in Hangzhou, but take a moment to lament the tragic destruction of a beautiful area.
Given the breadth of China's long history, the vast majority of relics were preserved including Hangzhou's old town. Even in the early 1990's this was a beautiful part of a beautiful city. One could imagine how life was hundreds of years ago as you wandered down narrow lanes lined with old houses and shops.
Mao would be amazed at how efficient the current generation has been in finally wiping the country clean of its ancient neighbourhoods, replacing them with white tiled concrete boxes.
They do however, make sure to save one old street for the teeming tourist trade. Lined on both sides with shops selling plastic trinkets, "Ancient Streets" can be found in many Chinese cities, all selling the same wares.
Go to Hefang Ie Lu if you want to buy some souvenirs while in Hangzhou, but take a moment to lament the tragic destruction of a beautiful area.
Written June 16, 2013
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Pooky_TH
Bangkok, Thailand1,186 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
OK but not great. Didn't find anything that unique or worth buying. Should have a taxi stand nearby.
Written August 7, 2012
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What is the best time to visit this place? Isit those typical night markets where it gets very crowded at night?
Written November 21, 2018
It's not very crowded there because locals think it's too touristy. Plus, I like to slip into the back alleys cause the back alleys show the real historical areas and read the stone writings with pictures depicting what happened there many years ago e.g. fights between Chinese and Western people over bread/some bakery long ago. The back alleys are a bit deserted with unrented shops and they're fun for taking pics reminscent of old kung fu movies where the streets are deserted and waiting for something to happen. Go dressed up in traditional wear or buy one in the shops at the middle/end of the street (they're cheaper than at the head of the street and better quality) to make it more fun. They don't have any to rent just to walk around. P.S. for anyone who likes kung fu movies, there's an authentic Wong Fei Hung Chinese medicine shop along the street.
Written November 21, 2018
Los precios en lla farmacia, herboristeria, y puestos de comida, son fijos, o hay que regatear?
Written May 11, 2018
hola, Me podeis decir, si en la farmacias herboristerias tiendas de souvenirs, etc se regatea, como en loa bazares de pekin?
Muchas gracias
Written May 11, 2018
Hi! I have a plant to go here but I don't know, how can I go here from Xiaoshan Hangzhou airport? Can I go by bus or train or taxi? Please tell me easiest way. Thank you!
Written November 23, 2015
Hi, we plan to stay a night in Hangzhou. Which is the best hotel to stay as we plan to visit 西湖, 四季青 & hefang street .
Written June 29, 2015
Hi, We only stayed one night in Hangzhou, although I wish it had been longer, so I can only tell you about our hotel which was the Zhejiang Media Hotel (4 star). It was a very nice hotel but it did not have lake views although it was very close to the lake. As the lake is so beautiful I think it would be worth finding an hotel which had lake views & was close to Hefang Street.
Written June 30, 2015
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