Changguan Long

Step into Changguan Alley and be transported to old Hangzhou's tranquil past. This historic lane whispers tales of the Southern Song Dynasty through its worn brickwork and bluestone paths. Watch uncles playing chess by tea stalls — the authentic local rhythm is the real attraction here. As dusk falls, follow the aroma of Dongpo pork braised in Longjing tea leaves seeping from wooden lattice windows, and don't miss the piping-hot scallion pancake at the century-old shop by the alley entrance!