National Treasures – Lacquered Wooden Bowl (Neolithic – Hemudu)
The earliest example of lacquerware found in China
Tag: Hangzhou
Hangzhou Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City 良渚古城遗址
Dating back more than five millennia, the archaeological ruins of Liangzhu 良渚古城遗址 (around 3300-2300 BC) stand as one of China’sContinue Reading
Hangzhou Liangzhu Museum 良渚博物馆
The Liangzhu Museum first opened its doors to the public in October 2008. Between August 2017 and June 2018 itContinue Reading
National Treasures – Ivory Butterfly-Shaped Container With Double-Bird Pattern (Neolithic – Hemudu)
This archaeological artefact was unearthed at Hemudu, Yuyao, which demonstrates the sacred primitive belief of Hemudu people.
National Treasure – Royal Jade Cong (Neolithic Period)
Discovered in 1986, this was the heaviest jade Cong on record from the Liangzhu period. Hence the name, “King of Jade Cong” 玉琮王.
Xin Rong Ji 新荣记 @ Hangzhou
They are fast becoming the Joel Robuchon of China, with every one of their branches getting the Michelin recognition. AndContinue Reading
Dragon Well Manor 龙井草堂 @ Hangzhou
This is one of the six Michelin star restaurants in Hangzhou, and they were just awarded the accolade when theContinue Reading
Hangzhou Night in West Lake 夜游西湖
This is the original. Over the years, many names have been given to this water body in Hangzhou, but noneContinue Reading
Hangzhou Lingying Temple 靈隱寺
When I was young, there’s this TV series about a monk called 济公 who was the reincarnation of a dharma.Continue Reading
Shang Palace 香宫 @ Hangzhou
Shang Palace is the flagship Chinese restaurant of the Shangri-La Hotel group and can be found in every Shangri-La. SomeContinue Reading