Chinese STREET FOOD Tour of Hefang Street + Wushan Night Market | Hangzhou, China
My second day in Hangzhou, China continued into the evening as I went on the hunt for some dynamic street food in the old town! I headed over to Hefang Street, a pedestrian-only street that has lots of shops, restaurants, live musicians, and my favorite: street food!
Hefang Street wasn’t far from my Airbnb. The street was the main reason why I chose that apartment! The area is very touristy but it’s also a must-visit!
I tried some snacks with peanuts and black sesame. I also saw vendors mixing tea leaves. Hangzhou is the tea capital of China, and China is the tea capital of the world! On the street, you’ll also find a huge, gold laughing Buddha, which is pretty amazing!
There were even vendors making silver bracelets, others making T-shirts, some selling ice cream, and more.
As I searched for the good street food, I tried some baijiu, a type of Chinese alcohol. It was really good but really strong. I also tried some peach flower flavor and a yellow one. The woman let me try just about every variety, including a delicious rose flavor and a peach flavor.
Then, I finally found some food! They were skewered meat and vegetables. I was given 6 sticks for 9 Yuan, or only $1.31 U.S. I started with some moist, black mushrooms and moved on to some tasty fish balls with a little bit of spice and sweetness.
Then I tried a skewer that could have been chicken and some wild mushrooms. I followed that with pork and some wontons that were soft on the outside and chewy on the inside. They were damn good!
The place was super crowded and I didn’t see much street food even though I had seen some earlier. But I did find some beef and pork jerky. The beef jerky was next level and full of spice! The beef was better than the pork and it was so spicy! It was some of the best beef jerky I’d ever had!
Then someone let me try a durian cake that was so good! I found a bakery and tried a mochi with a biscuit around it and lots of other snacks! There was also some amazing green tea!
I saw some colorful umbrellas that I thought about getting for my kids. There were some stands with long lines, which means the food must be good, but I didn’t have time to wait, so I continued on. Then I found a guy who was blowing glass into the shapes of different animals including monkeys, chickens, dogs, chickens, dragons, and turtles!
I found a guy painting some incredible masks and found a really beautiful one for 400 Yuan. I collect masks, so I was really excited to find some that were being made right in front of me! It was bright and colorful!
I continued my search and found a food court with lots of different options including noodle bowls, pancakes, dumplings, and more! There were even insects, centipedes, and seahorses!
I went for some tofu steaks, which cost 10 Yuan, or about $1.45 USD. It was really nice and spicy with chili flakes! The vendor added extra chilies for me, which made it even better! There were radishes and chives in it as well. It was so freaking good and so nice and soft!
I also found some beef on a stick, which only cost me 5 Yuan/$0.73 U.S. for 1 skewer. I loved the spices. The beef was chewy and tender! Then I took a selfie with a fan!
Then I headed over to Wushan Night Market. Even though I had already bought everything I wanted, I still wanted to check it out! After a 25-minute walk, I came across the stalls. There are 400 vendors selling iPhone cases, hats, jewelry, bags, and more. It reminded me of the Sunday night market in Chiang Rai, Thailand!
There were lots of knockoff products, which I’m not a fan of! There were endless stores. I saw some Buddhas and even a vendor doing manicures!
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EXPLORING HEFANG STREET (河坊街) IN HANGZHOU CHINA! [China Au Pair Vlog #17]
In this video (my 17th China Au Pair Vlog) i go and explore the very the street and shopping area known as Hefang Street or in chinese 河坊街, To my knowledge this is a popular place/market in Hangzhou, China. I should say i went on a sunday and there were a ton of people, and going here on mondays it seems there are much less people. So since this video i have been back to Hefang street with other au pairs and it wasnt as busy. The mango bigmac is delicous.
These videos follow my journey of being an Au Pair in Hangzhou, China, which i will be for the following 6 months. throughout these videos i hope to document my experience as an Au Pair and what i learn from living in a different country/culture for 6 months.
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徐梦圆 - China-X
Old Hefang Street - Hangzhou, China (Kumar ELLAWALA)
Old Hefang Street - Hangzhou, China (Kumar ELLAWALA)
Videography & Editing: Kumar ELLAWALA
Video Camera: Canon VIXIA HF S11
Date: 1 Feb 2014
Hefang Old Street is a historical cultural street area located at the foot of the scenic Wushan Hill of southern Hangzhou and quite close to the famous West Lake. It is the one and only best preserved urban area of ancient Hangzhou and is a miniature of the city's history. The legendary Bai'niangzi from an ancient Chinese story had a beautiful love affair in Hefang Street with Xu Xian.
Hangzhou was China's capital during the Southern Song Dynasty more than 800 years ago and Hefang Street having many shops, restaurants and taverns. It has passed the test of time after the Yuan, Ming and Qing Dynasties and it is still being a prosperous marketplace today. Most of the hundred-year old businesses of Hangzhou are located here. Hefang Street had not only been the heart of old Hangzhou but also the commercial center in ancient China.
Walking along Hefang Old Street, you can enjoy the nice feeling of eating and shopping. It is otherwise known as the Snack Street for the diverse food it serves. The street clearly concentrates food from all around the country, while at some time highlighting the local flavors. This place is for street food
junkies. People eagerly dart from stall to stall, buying some eats and munching away as they seek out the next interesting thing to try.
Hefang Old Street is unique by showcasing a variety of Chinese crafts, such as land-blown sugar candy, paper-cutting and hand-made dough figurines. You can also find a large variety of local snacks such as roasted walnuts, and dragon-whisker candy. The street is full of art hawkers, candy sculptors, pillow shops, caricaturists, old-fashioned movie players, storytellers, bonsai shops, teahouses, and an array of small eateries, to make Hefang Street charmingly lively. - travelchinanow.com
Sound Track: Michael E - Southern Comfort
Genre: Chill Out, Smooth Jazz, Ambient
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Hangzhou's Hefang Street / 河坊街
Hefang Street / 河坊街, once called Taiping Street, dates back to the time South Song Dynasty when Hangzhou was the capital city. In 1152, General Zhang Jun (张俊) was conferred the title of “Qinghe County King”. In order to highlight his high status, Zhang Jun began to build his mansion around Taiping Street. People called this site as Qinghe Fang and renamed Taiping Street as Qing He Fang Street. During the South Song Dynasty, Hefang Street had been a rather prosperous business site and the center of culture and politics. It is said that Zhang Jun once invited Emperor Gaozhong to have an unprecedented feast of China’s history in Qinghe Street and the menu became today’s Hangzhou Dishes.
Nowadays, Hefang Street is the most famous and the only well-preserved ancient street in Hangzhou. Many famous century-old shops are located in this ancient street, such as Wangxingji Fan Store, Zhangxiaoquan Scissors, Wanlong Ham Stack, Huqingyutang Pharmacy, Baohetang Pharmacy, Zhuangyuan House, Wangruixing, Yiyuanjindian, Jingyangguan and Sheep Soup Restaurant among others.
Hefang Street 河坊街 HANGZHOU 杭州 CHINA 中国
Mercado de artesanía, regalos y comida cerca de 西湖 (Xi hu) Lago del Oeste. Está a los pies de la colina Wushan.
Chinese Street Food in old Hefang Street in Hangzhou
The 460-meter-long Hefang Street reflects the fascinating folk culture that is linked to Chinese tea, traditional Chinese medicine, local cuisine, old and time-honored shops and stalls selling sundry items run by Hangzhou citizens.
Hangzhou QINGHEFANG Ancient Pedestrian 清河坊古街 Street Plenty of Shops!
We were in Hangzhou, China! This was the Qing He Fang Pedestrian street. 清河坊古街 The Qinghefang Pedestrian Street in Hangzhou has become a tourist attraction in itself. Known as one of the most interesting spots in Hangzhou, Qinghefang Street is lined with shopping and dining treats that can satisfy any traveler.
The street is named after general Zhang Jun, who defeated the Jin Army in Mingzhou City, also known presently as Ningbo. When the general was hailed as the viceroy, he established the Qinghejun Mansion on Taiping Lane; it was positioned right along Hefang Street. After some time, the whole street was simply renamed as Qinghefang Street to honor the general.
During the Sony Dynasty, the Yuan Dynasty, the Ming Dynasty, and the Qing Dynasty, Qinghefang Street was known as the most prosperous commercial street in the city. Today, mixing Qing and Ming architectural styles and housing an overwhelming number of shops, the street is truly a sight to behold.
Here are some more video links of our trip to Hangzhou!
FlyScoot ScootBiz, Singapore to Hangzhou Flight Review
Holiday Inn Hangzhou Narrow Bed LIve Model
Holiday Inn Hangzhou Buffet Breakfast
Hangzhou Driver Whose 7 year old Kid Studies all day and has to skip 160 times per minute
Beautiful Boat Ride West Lake of Hangzhou, China 杭州 西湖
Hangzhou West Lake Waterfront Walk, and Ride to Ling Yin Temple
Ling Yin Temple Hangzhou Scenic Area with Buddha Rock carvings
Tea Plantation, Hangzhou China
Red Carp Pond in Hangzhou, China
Silk Shop in Hangzhou, Silk Shopping Center China
QingHeFang Pedestrain Street in Hangzhou
Green Tea Restaurant in Hangzhou, China
Gaoyin Gourmet Food Street in Old Hefang Street, Hangzhou (Kumar ELLAWALA)
Gaoyin Gourmet Food Street in Old Hefang Street, Hangzhou, China
Videography & Editing: Kumar ELLAWALA
Video Camera: Canon VIXIA HF S11
Date: 1 Feb 2014
In Hangzhou, especially around the West Lake, the best and most popular center for gastrologists is Gaoyin Street(高银街). The name Gaoyin derives from a virtuous young man living on the street during the South Song Dynasty (1127-1279). According to local legend, that young man's surname is Gao. He was an orphan and led a hard life. One morning on the street, Gao found a bag full of silver ingots (currency used in ancient China). Without taking it, he sat beside the bag and guarded the money, waiting for the owner to return. It turned out the owner was a merchant. He was greatly moved by Gao's altruistic behavior and then hired him as his assistant. The merchant taught Gao how to do business, and Gao benefited a lot. Through his efforts, Gao became a millionaire himself later. He opened a jewelry shop on the street and brought prosperity into this street. Later, people named the street Gaoyin Street to honor Gao's virtue. (Gao is the surname of the young man and Yin menas silver in Chinese) -mildchina.com
Sound Track: Michael E - So Many Colors
Genre: Chill Out, Smooth Jazz
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Qinghefang Street Hangzhou 杭州清河坊街 - 太極茶道 day 6 - 25 ( China )
2011.09.07 ( Zhejiang )
Qinghefang Street Hangzhou 杭州清河坊街 - 鼓樓 day 6 - 26 ( China )
2011.09.07 ( Zhejiang )
Hefang Street - A Glimpse of Hangzhou Food Culture
Food & Drinking – In Hefang Street, you can satisfy your stomach with tasty local food. At far end of Hefang Street are many stalls for street foods like crabs, squids, stinky tofu, BBQ, cool noodles and so on.
Traditional Chinese snacks making in Hangzhou Hefang Street
Hefang Street in Hangzhou | 杭州 河坊街
Hefang Street is a traditional shopping street in Hangzhou.
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Hefang Street, Hangzhou
Hangzhou, P.R. China, 2011-04-17;
ハーファン（河坊）街, 中国・ハンジョウ（杭州）
Hangzhou (杭州): Hefang Street (河坊街)
Walking from Yan'An Rd (延安路) until reaching Taiji Tea House (太极茶道苑)
Dạo phố đi bộ ở Hàng Châu - Hefang street in Hangzhou China
Qinghefang Street Hangzhou 杭州清河坊街 - 抵達 day 6 - 24 ( China )
2011.09.07 ( Zhejiang )
Hefang street, where shopping is culture
You can go shopping anywhere in Hangzhou. You can also find culture around every corner in this ancient city. But it isn't easy to find a perfect mix of both of these anywhere, except for Hefang street. Where else can you see traditional Hangzhou crafts, foods and performing arts still being created the way they have been for millennia? You can even buy souvenirs from shops that have been open for business for centuries. Hefang street is the perfect destination to take a part of Hangzhou home from your trip.
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Hangzhou - Hefang Street Shops
Walk down the Hefang Street - one of the most famous places in Hangzhou. Many shops with tea, silk and handicraft.
HANGZHOU CITY HEFANG STREETS DAY 1
The MOST Gorgeous ancient OLD STREET in China, I have been to many ancient old town or Old Streets, Qinghefang Old Streets Hangzhou is THE BEST, Don't missed this if you are in Hangzhou. XINBAILU Restaurants is A MUST for Foodie Hunters, Super delicious and definitely very cheap, NEXT video will be XIHU ( West Lake ) Happy Watching :)