Hangzhou

What to try

1. Start with three representative tastes and add only when you still have room.
2. Save the Chinese name and address to show the staff.
3. Allow ¥40–120 per person; branches can vary.
4. Read recent notes about portions, flavor and queues.
5. Order small portions first and ask about water and allergens.
6. One staple plus one snack is easier to compare than a full table.
7. Watch a street stall’s queue and service rhythm before joining.
8. Write vegetarian, halal or no-chili requests in Chinese.
9. Keep two payment and connectivity options ready.
10. Eat your highest-priority dish in the first two stops and save dessert for later.
11. Try one traditional taste and one younger, newer favorite.

How to do the route

1. Choose one breakfast shop.
2. Taste two or three small portions around an old street or market.
3. Take a drink or dessert break.
4. Add a late snack only if you still have energy.

Good to know

• Do not treat a ranking as the only answer.
• Verify hours, prices and menus at the branch or map listing.
• State allergies clearly.

What to try

1. Choose a night route with a clear metro or ride-hailing exit.
2. Read the crowd before entering a popular street and use side lanes when needed.
3. Pair one street, one waterfront and one late venue.
4. Keep photography in public spaces and out of residents’ way.
5. Recheck last trains, weather and event controls before leaving.

How to do the route

1. Arrive before dark and learn the exit and restroom location.
2. Walk streets first, then use a waterfront or high point for the city view.
3. Add one snack, café or music stop.
4. After 22:00 choose between one more stop and the hotel.

Good to know

• Do not enter closed areas for a photo.
• Wear walking shoes and shorten the route in rain.
• Share the route and keep one easy exit.

What to try

1. Pick a public experience with clear sessions, materials and explanation.
2. Ask before filming, touching or paying a materials fee.
3. Pair a craft or performance with a local meal.
4. Respect residents, vendors and performers.

How to do the route

1. See a traditional street in the morning.
2. Join a workshop, performance or tea session.
3. Record one object, programme or story you learned.

Good to know

• Confirm language support and end time.
• Skip unverified antiques or relics.
• Leave a fair review for the maker.

What to try

1. Try one public service before judging whether it is useful.
2. Expect reservations, security and temporary changes at parks and shows.
3. Combine transit and walking to understand the city.
4. Do not film private screens, offices or unapproved devices.

How to do the route

1. Visit a tech park, exhibition or design space in daylight.
2. Switch to a young consumption district by public transit.
3. Finish at a public event or night space.

Good to know

• Keep payment, connectivity and battery backups.
• Follow host notices rather than unverified “future tech” claims.
• Judge the service by everyday usability.