Maojiabu
A village entirely in the Jiangnan style, Maojiabu is something of a rural paradise just outside the city. Car noise and exhaust fumes are rare here, and the air is fresh.…
Maojiabu, Hangzhou · HorsefaCe · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Key facts
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Getting there
- Near Maojiabu (茅家埠) bus stop
- Guidebook rating
- 3 / 5
From China Self Guided Travel 2025, page 1140. Open in Google Maps
About Maojiabu
A village entirely in the Jiangnan style, Maojiabu is something of a rural paradise just outside the city. Car noise and exhaust fumes are rare here, and the air is fresh. The local Wolong Bridge is very well known, and boats can pass beneath it. Restaurants stand beside the bridge, and on a drizzly afternoon, a cup of wine here is an excellent choice.
Tips from the guidebook
- Maojiabu is divided into Upper and Lower sections. Upper Maojiabu has more farmhouse restaurants, while Lower Maojiabu has better scenery.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get to Maojiabu?
Near Maojiabu (茅家埠) bus stop
How long should I spend at Maojiabu?
Plan on 1–2 hours for Maojiabu.
Where is Maojiabu?
Maojiabu is in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, in the East China of China. Maojiabu Village, Xihu District, Hangzhou
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