Near Donghe Scenic Area, visitors can engage in rich cultural activities rooted in Hangzhou’s heritage. Every Saturday evening, the Donghe Night Market hosts a "Intangible Cultural Heritage Bazaar," where guests can watch live demonstrations of Xuan paper-making, Hangzhou silk embroidery, and Song Dynasty tea ceremony, and even try their hand at crafting handmade paper or tasting traditional matcha bean curd.
Along the river, Hefang Bookstore regularly organizes "Poetry & Calligraphy Gatherings," featuring local scholars discussing historical texts like Lin’an Zhi and Su Dongpo’s poems, plus hands-on workshops in ancient manuscript rubbing.
During spring, the Donghe Greenway hosts the "Spring Boat Tour," where visitors can reserve a ride on a traditional black-prowed boat, gliding beneath cherry blossoms and willow trees while boatmen sing regional folk songs. In summer, the "Night Lanterns on the River" event illuminates the banks with lanterns, accompanied by guqin music, creating a dreamlike "traveling through a painting" atmosphere.
Some hotels also offer a "One-Day Scholar Journey," including Hanfu dressing, calligraphy practice, and Longjing tea tasting—immersing guests in the rhythm of a thousand-year-old cultural legacy. These experiences beautifully blend tradition with modern life, making them essential highlights for authentic exploration.