Step into Dongping Alley and be transported to old-world Hangzhou! This hidden gem dazzles with cobblestone paths winding past whitewashed houses with ebony roofs – every corner is Instagram gold. Come at dawn to soak up the authentic vibe: locals bargaining for veggies or walking their songbirds. Don't miss the 30-year-old scallion pancake stall at the entrance – one bite and you'll taste history!