An exciting encounter with Hangzhou: culture, food and entertainment during Spring Festival

As the most culturally dynamic and economically advanced city in Zhejiang province, Hangzhou is a perfect place for tourists to celebrate the upcoming Chinese Lunar New Year. Here are some wonderful activities during Spring Festival for people to enjoy. Check them out!

Wushan Temple Fair at Chenghuang Pavilion

Get ready to be blown away by the stunning lights at the Wushan Temple Fair. The sight of colorful lanterns of various shapes illuminating the night sky, Chinese dragons and lions dancing with the beats of gongs and drums, people dressed in traditional costumes parading along the streets will all bring great joy to visitors.

Address: 3 Wushan, Shangcheng district, Hangzhou, Zhejiang province

Time: Feb 4 - Feb 19

Opening hours: Hefang: all day
Chenghuang Pavilion: 7:30-22:00

Tel: 0571-87033300; 0571-87922788

Ticket price: 30 yuan ($4.45)

Transport: Bus Y8, 25, 187, 327, 40, 60, 117, 206 to Wushan Bus Station (吴山公交站/Wushan gongjiaozhan) or Subway Line 1 to Anding Road (安定路/Anding lu)