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Hu Xueyan's Hangzhou: Merchant & Medicine Legacy Free Tour
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Wen Gong
Duration
4 hours
Languages
English
Meeting point
Former Residence of Hu Xueyan
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.
Overview
Walk through 19th-century Hangzhou with a licensed tour guide and certified docent at the Zhejiang Provincial Museum. This is a storytelling walk with outside visits — we'll admire each site's architecture and history from the outside, with entry tickets available separately if you wish to explore inside.
Start outside Hu Xueyan's Former Residence, the opulent mansion of China's most legendary Qing dynasty merchant-banker, known as the "Red-Hat Businessman" — hear how a poor clerk became China's richest man, and why he still fascinates business students today. Continue to Huqingyutang, a 150-year-old working Traditional Chinese Medicine pharmacy where masters still hand-prepare herbal remedies exactly as they did in 1874. Wander through Dama Lane, a lively market street lined with shops selling local street food and everyday goods — a taste of real Hangzhou life. Finish climbing to City God Pavilion's panoramic viewpoint, overlooking West Lake, the old town, and the Qiantang River as the sun begins to set.
Along the way, learn the stories behind Hangzhou's business history, traditional medicine culture, and the transformation of this city across centuries.
Start outside Hu Xueyan's Former Residence, the opulent mansion of China's most legendary Qing dynasty merchant-banker, known as the "Red-Hat Businessman" — hear how a poor clerk became China's richest man, and why he still fascinates business students today. Continue to Huqingyutang, a 150-year-old working Traditional Chinese Medicine pharmacy where masters still hand-prepare herbal remedies exactly as they did in 1874. Wander through Dama Lane, a lively market street lined with shops selling local street food and everyday goods — a taste of real Hangzhou life. Finish climbing to City God Pavilion's panoramic viewpoint, overlooking West Lake, the old town, and the Qiantang River as the sun begins to set.
Along the way, learn the stories behind Hangzhou's business history, traditional medicine culture, and the transformation of this city across centuries.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Not wheelchair accessible
Minimum Attendees
Requires at least 2 participants to run
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Not allowed
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This activity includes:
- Professional English-speaking guide, storytelling & historical commentary
On arrival
I'll be waiting at the exit gate of Hu Xueyan's Former Residence, holding a small sign with the tour name. Look for the traditional black-and-white gate facing the street
Things to note
This is a storytelling walk with outside visits — entrance fees for Hu Xueyan's Residence, Huqingyutang Museum, and City God Pavilion are not included and can be purchased separately if you wish to go inside. The walk includes some walking on uneven pavement and stairs at City God Pavilion, so it may not be suitable for those with reduced mobility.
Cancellation policy
You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.
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