Lóuwàilóu

Hangzhou


Founded in 1838, this is Hangzhou's most famous restaurant. The local speciality is xīhú cùyú (西湖醋鱼, sweet and sour carp) and dōngpō (braised) pork, but there's a good choice of other well-priced standard dishes. The atmosphere is a little flat and the decor outdated, but it remains a popular choice for tourists with moody West Lake views.


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1. Seal Engravers Society

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3. Su Xiaoxiao's Tomb

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4. Zhejiang Provincial Museum

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5. Mausoleum of General Yue Fei

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6. Mid-Lake Pavilion

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A Ming dynasty Chinese pavilion sits on this small islet in the West Lake. Many of the cruise boats pass close by it, but it's not accessible to tourists.

7. Quyuan Garden

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8. Ziyun Cave

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A 100m deep cave located on the slopes of Baoshi Hill. There are three stone Buddha statues on the wall.