The Grand Canal (Hangzhou section) marks the southernmost part of the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. Over thousands of years, it has integrated the distinctive products, cuisine, clothing, customs, and etiquette from all over China, forming the canal cultural landscape represented by the ‘Ten Sights of the Canal’. The Cao Fang boat is the trendsetting vessel of the Hangzhou Canal. Today’s Cao Fang boats integrate elements of historical canal vessels with modern scientific technology, serving as an important carrier for modern canal tourism.
Departing from the Wulin Gate dock, taking a Cao Fang boat journey northward, one can enjoy unique scenery along the Grand Canal heritage line, such as the Jiangqiao Evening Rain, Xiangji Buddhist Chant, Fuyu Lingyu, Gongchen Moon Invitation, and Qiaoxi Homesteads. You can experience the slow life of Hangzhou while sitting on the cruise. Canal water tourism, represented by the Cao Fang boat, including day tours, night tours, ancient town tours, and Red Fortune trips, is favored by citizens and tourists. Open all year from 09:00 to 20:20. Preferential policy for children: Free for those under 1.2 meters (not included); half price for those between 1.2 meters (included) and 1.5 meters (not included).Additional note: The above information is for reference only, and specifics should be confirmed with the scenic area.
