Hangzhou,capital of East China's Zhejiang province, is not only famous for its renowned West Lake, the multifarious leisure activities offered there can help you experience a real Hangzhou.
1.Encountering Longjing in Spring
Spring field trip, tea picking, tea frying, tea ceremony show, and working as tea grower
Time: April 8 to May 9
Location: Longjing Village
2.Lotus Flowers Festival of West Lake
Lotus flower appreciating, lotus seeds picking, lotus meal, folk opera, releasing lotus lanterns, Miss Lotus competition, lotus flower exposition
Time: June to July
Location: West Lake Quyuanfenghe
3.Sweet Osmanthus Festival of West Lake
Sweet Osmanthus flower appreciating, Sweet Osmanthus foods, Sweet Osmanthus arts show, gallery
Time: Late September to early October
Location: West Lake Manlongguiyu, Manjuelong Village and Hangzhou Botanic Garden
4.Mid-Autumn Moon Night of West Lake
Dance and music performance, acrobatic show, folk music, diner, and bight tour of West Lake
Time: August 14 to 16 of Lunar Calendar
Location: West Lake Pinghuqiuyue
5.Hangzhou International Autumn Tourist Festival
Moon appreciating, tide watching of Qiantang River, appreciating Sweet Osmanthus flower in Manlong, Wu Mount Temple Fair, and fireworks show
Time: September 9 to October 21
6."Moon Only in West Lake" Mid-Autumn Moon Night
Dance and music performance, acrobatic show, folk music, diner, and bight tour of West Lake
Time: August 15 to 18 of Lunar Calendar
Location: West Lake Mid-lake Pavilion, tea houses around West Lake, and Jinshagang Cultural Village
7.West Lake International Sweet Osmanthus Festival
Sweet Osmanthus flower appreciating, Sweet Osmanthus foods, Sweet Osmanthus arts show
Time: September 16 to October 31
Location: West Lake Manlongguiyu
