Hangzhou Dynasties History and Traditional Chinese Medicine Tour
Description
Explore the rich tapestry of Hangzhou's history with a guided walking tour that takes you through significant historical sites shaped by ancient dynasties. This immersive experience allows you to witness how history is intricately woven into everyday life, from bustling street vendors to the herbal remedies still practiced today. Visit the Fangzhi Museum to learn about dynastic developments, wander through the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, and end at Hu Qing Yu Tang, where you can craft your own herbal sachet. Perfect for history enthusiasts and culture seekers, this tour combines learning with hands-on experiences. - Stroll through Hangzhou's layered history on a guided walking tour - Visit the Fangzhi Museum for an introduction to Hangzhou's dynastic development -Explore the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, a famous businessman in the Qing dynasty - Craft your own herbal sachet at Hu Qing Yu Tang, a traditional Chinese pharmacy still in operation today
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Itinerary
The walk begins at the Fangzhi Museum, offering a broad introduction to Hangzhou’s dynastic development.
Moving into the domestic spaces of the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan, where late-imperial urban life unfolded at a human scale.
The tour continues on, following Southern Song Imperial Street
The route concludes at Hu Qing Yu Tang, where traditional Chinese medicine remains a living part of Hangzhou’s cultural fabric, and guests handcraft their own herbal sachet rooted in centuries-old healing traditions.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(1)
The guide alone was worth the money for this tour, he was so well informed and communicated his knowledge in a way that was clear he was passionate about the subject, even cracking some jokes along the way. It was such a historically rich tour and I enjoyed learning about traditional Chinese medicine, especially as someone studying Chemistry and Human Biology. The scents from the medicine was so good and it was so cool to learn about the traditional healers and what each medicinal item was used for. Very refreshing tour, really cool to learn about something that we aren’t taught about here in the West.
