Wells, boundary stones, white walls, and black tiles – through the open old walls, one can see two or three people leisurely chatting under the shade of melon vines while waving palm leaf fans. This is the urban life of old Hangzhou that we remember. If you wish to recapture this ambiance, the Wuliu Alley Historical District is undoubtedly a great choice, as it fully preserves the authentic urban flavor from the Southern Song Dynasty.
Located adjacent to the Imperial Street, the Wuliu Alley Historical and Cultural District covers an area of 2.67 hectares. It starts from Hefang Street in the south, extends to West Lake Avenue in the north, reaches Jianguo South Road in the east, and extends to the west side of Chengtou Lane. The district is composed of alleys such as Wuliu Alley, Chengtou Lane, Zhi Jixiang Lane, Chailong, Siwei Li 1 Lane, Siwei Li 2 Lane, Sanmai An Lane, Shuisui Lane, Jianxin Lane, Xihe Xia, and Donghe Xia.
The architectural styles within the district vary, making it another miniature and legacy of Hangzhou’s residential buildings. The specific opening hours and business status are subject to the actual opening conditions on the day.
Wuliu Alley Historical District
Wells, boundary stones, white walls, and black tiles – through the open old walls, one can see two or three […]
