# Qinghefang Historic District (清河坊历史街区)

Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province · East China, China · Guidebook rating: 4/5
Canonical: https://cnatrip.com/en/places/qinghefang-historic-district
Language: en

## Key facts

- **Time needed:** 2–3 hours
- **Getting there:** Near Qinghefang (bus stop) and Ding’an Road (定安路) (bus stop)
- **Good for:** History & Culture, Hiking & Outdoors, Photography, Waterfront

## About Qinghefang Historic District

Qinghefang is the only relatively intact old urban district remaining in Hangzhou. Walking through it is like walking through the history of the city. It has been a bustling area since ancient times, and in the Song dynasty, when Hangzhou was the capital, it was literally the “imperial city.” The smooth stone rims of the ancient wells in its lanes hint at its long history. Today, it also embodies the folk culture of Hangzhou: there is so much to eat, do and see, from grand, stately merchant houses to the small stalls of folk artisans.

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Source: China Self-Guided Travel 2025 (《中国自助游》, Tianjin Science & Technology Press, Aug 2024), p. 1134. Prices, hours and transport details are as printed in the August 2024 edition and may have changed. Always confirm with the venue before you travel.
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