City Walk-Inherit the Classics of Intangible Cultural Heritages

Inherit the Classics of Intangible Cultural Heritages

Intangible cultural heritages constitute a city's unique memory. In Hangzhou, the ancient skills of such cultural legacies run through all aspects of local people's life, and are constantly renewed.

Zhejiang School of Guqin Art
The Guqin (seven-string Chinese zither) is one of the oldest plucking instruments in the world. Originated in the Southern Song Dynasty, the Zhejiang School Guqin Art is characterized by briefness, tranquility and remoteness, and strives to seek the artistic concept of elegance, softness, peacefulness, simplicity in a world free of vulgarity.
Experience recommendation: Xu’s Guqin Hall of Zhejiang School
20 Qiaoxizhijie, Xiaohe Rd
+86 571 852112837
10:00~20:00

Seal-cutting Art
An ancient Chinese traditional form of arts and crafts, seal-cutting involves carving Chinese characters in seal style on metal, ivory, rhinoceros horn, jade, stone and other materials. It is a unique symbol of Chinese culture. In Hangzhou, both the non-governmental art group "Xiling Seal Society", famous for its outstanding history, achievement and infl uence, and the special Seal Museum set their mission to inherit and carry forward this quintessence of China.
Experience recommendation: China Seal Museum, and Xiling Seal Society Gushan
10 and 31 Houshan Rd, Gushan
+86 571 87960317

Chinese Sericulture Silk Weaving Technique (weaving technique of Hangzhou Luo Silk, production technique of Yuhang Qingshui Silk Floss)
Silk is the bridge of ancient China to the world, and Chinese sericulture silk weaving skills are its foundation. From the spring silk spinning of silkworms, to the exquisite silk fabrics and clothing, and then to the "Silk Road", sericulture silk weaving skills have not only adorned people's lives, but also helped produce an enduring culture.
Recommended experience: China National Silk Museum
73-1 Yuhuangshan Rd
+86 571 87035223
Monday 12:00~17:00, Tuesday ~ Sunday 09:00~17:00

Jiangnan Silk and Bamboo Music
Jiangnan Silk and Bamboo is a kind of traditional Chinese music played with stringed and wind instruments, and known for its delicate style. In the ensemble, each instrument plays their individual part and but is in harmony with each other, creating a smooth and mind-freshening lyrical melody.
Experience recommendation: Wushan City God's Pavilion /Chenghuangge
3F, City God’s Pavilion, 3 Wushan, Wushan Square
+86 571 87039698 30 yuan for park, plus other expenses (optional).

Huqing Yutang TCM Culture
Showcasing the traditional business practices observed by the time-honored pharmacy, Huqing Yutang TCM Culture inherits the old ethics and TCM culture of "abstaining from cheating". Relying on a host of carefully-preserved folk prescriptions, secret and proven recipes and adhering to the practice of using only the top quality medicinal ingredients, it has produced remarkable curative effects, and is hailed by the clients as the "Medicine King of Jiangnan".
Experience recommendation: Huqing Yutang TCM Museum
95 Dajing Lane +86 571 87839108 10 yuan 08:30~17:00
Huqing Yutang Medicated Restaurant
98 Zhongshan Rd (S) +86 571 87061117
10:30~13:30,16:30~21:00