Cultural treasure trove

Hefang Street is where you can experience how Hangzhou looked when it was the capital of China and, of course, buy souvenirs. The emperors' palace was once located on the street, making it the economic and political center of the city. Most of the shops there have a history of more than 100 years.

Southern Song Imperial Street stretches more than 4 kilometers. It used to be a major thoroughfare during the Southern Song Dynasty and it's now a celebrated commercial street.