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Amuse Yourself in Some of Hangzhou’s Top Museums
Amuse Yourself in Some of Hangzhou’s Top Museums
Jan 05, 2011 Comments (2)

Hangzhou, one of the seven ancient capitals in China, is not only renowned for its beautiful West Lake and luscious greenery but also for its heritage, history and culture –all of which can be found in its many museums. Read More>>

Hangzhou’s Three most Beautiful Night Cruises
Hangzhou’s Three most Beautiful Night Cruises
Oct 18, 2010 Comments (0)

Hangzhou’s Grand Canal, West Lake, and Qiantang River all offer nightly cruises, so why not experience the beautiful scenery of Hangzhou through its majestic water ways? Read More>>

Alternative Nightlife: Hangzhou’s Top Three Song & Dance Performances
Alternative Nightlife: Hangzhou’s Top Three Song & Dance Performances
Oct 02, 2010 Comments (1)

Besides the most obvious nightlife found in Hangzhou’s many bars and clubs, the city also offers a number of stunning night performances which depict the history and soul of this beautiful tourist city. Here are three of the best performances. Read More>>

A Guide to Popular Bars in Hangzhou
A Guide to Popular Bars in Hangzhou
Sep 08, 2010 Comments (0)

Hangzhou has many bars; some hot, some not. The bars that are popular tend to have good music, a wide range of reasonably priced drinks, and plenty of expert foreign advice. Here are some of the most popular expat bars in Hangzhou. Read More>>

Autumn and Winter Shows at Hangzhou Hongxing Theater
Autumn and Winter Shows at Hangzhou Hongxing Theater
Aug 27, 2010 Comments (0)

The 2010 autumn and winter schedule of shows at Hangzhou’s Hongxing Theater has been released. Hongxing Theater is again presenting an eclectic lineup of performances that include traditional Yueju Opera, and a variety of music and dance programs. Read More>>

A Guide to Hangzhou’s Top Cinemas & Movie Deals
A Guide to Hangzhou’s Top Cinemas & Movie Deals
Aug 17, 2010 Comments (0)

Although Hangzhou’s cinema market has been rather slow to expand, it has since accumulated a number of top class, international standard cinemas which also happen to offer great discounts on movies. Here’s your Hangzhou cinema guide. Read More>>

The Month in Art: New Exhibition Openings in Hangzhou This June
The Month in Art: New Exhibition Openings in Hangzhou This June
Jun 01, 2010 Comments (0)

This June, the works of graduates from the Academy of Art are on display for a few days in early June, and there are shows in galleries across Hangzhou. Here’s a preview of he new exhibitions coming to Hangzhou this June.

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Ten Days of Rock: The 2010 West Lake Music Festival
Ten Days of Rock: The 2010 West Lake Music Festival
May 18, 2010 Comments (0)

After three years of painful silence, the West Lake Music Festival (西湖音乐节) is back full throttle in 2010 with ten days of music mayhem pumping from various venues across the city. Find the schedule, ticket info and more right here.

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What's Rocking in Hangzhou this April
What's Rocking in Hangzhou this April
Mar 19, 2010 Comments (0)

From Chinese hip hop to local Hangzhou rock, north-western folk rock to heavy metal, there are plenty of exciting and diverse music events happening in Hangzhou this April. Read on to find out who, what, when and where. Read More>>

Getting Beyond the West Lake: Bicycle Routes in Hangzhou
Getting Beyond the West Lake: Bicycle Routes in Hangzhou
Mar 04, 2010 Comments (0)

Bicycles are a great investment for exploring Hangzhou. Here is a guide to three bike routes you can take besides the West Lake loop. Included are details on landmarks, distances, and approximate time. Read More>>

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

The Relationship Minefield: 4 Challenges for Multicultural Couples

Jumping into a relationship with someone from a different culture can be a bit like stepping onto a minefield. Challenges abound, and no matter how much a couple loves each other, sometimes the difficulties get the best of us. Here we look at four of the biggest challenges of multicultural couples in China. More>>