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Hangzhou Art Gallery Guide: Top 9 Must-Visit Spots for Foreign Tourists
A curated guide to Hangzhou’s top 9 art galleries for foreign tourists—district-based recommendations, free entry tips, transport guides, and bilingual support. Explore with DolphinUnion.

DolphinUnion
5 min read


Forget Souvenirs, Make Memories: Your Hands-On Experience to Hangzhou's Intangible Cultural Heritage (2026 DIY Tour)
A local's 2024 guide to Hangzhou's best hands-on intangible cultural heritage experiences. Make your own umbrella, flute, or print. Booking tips, costs, and how to connect with real artisans. Perfect for foreign travelers with DolphinUnion.

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5 min read


Where to Experience China’s Tech in Hangzhou: 6 Must-Visit Spots for Foreign Tourists
A tested guide to 6 top spots for foreign tourists to experience China’s tech in Hangzhou—interactive museums, robotics centers, and digital streets. Get transport and booking tips with DolphinUnion.

China Travel Guide
5 min read


Can You Visit Alibaba & a Robot Factory in Hangzhou? Yes — Here’s the Real 2026 Access Guide for Foreigners
A real 2026 guide for foreigners visiting Hangzhou's top tech companies — Alibaba & Unitree Robotics. Learn how to enter, what to see, and how to skip the lines. Includes free demos, transport tips, and DolphinUnion support.

DolphinUnion
4 min read


The Best Hangzhou Museum for Foreign Visitors? This Free, Hands-On Zhejiang Intangible Heritage Guide Will Surprise You
A local-curated Hangzhou museum guide for foreign visitors — discover the free, interactive Zhejiang Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum with hands-on crafts, live opera, and family-friendly tips. Skip the crowds, experience real tradition. Plan smarter with DolphinUnion.

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4 min read


Hangzhou's Secret Ancient Town: Longmen, Where History is Free & Crowds Are Few (A Local's 2026 Travel Guide)
Discover Longmen Ancient Town, Hangzhou's free & uncrowded secret. A local's 2024 guide with bus routes, free parking, photo spots & food tips for foreign travelers. Skip the tourist traps with DolphinUnion.

cometodolphinunion
6 min read


Hangzhou Water Bus: The Local's Guide to Riding the ¥3 Canal Boat for Foreign Travelers (Not the ¥80 Tourist Trap)
A local's guide to riding the Hangzhou Water Bus for only ¥3. Learn how to find the right pier, avoid tourist boats, and see the Grand Canal like a resident. Practical tips for foreign travelers from DolphinUnion.

DolphinUnion
6 min read


The Ultimate Guide to Longjing Village: When to Go for the Best Tea Picking & Frying Experience
A local guide to the best time for tea picking & frying in Hangzhou's Longjing Village. Learn when to visit for authentic hands-on experience, how to avoid tourist traps, and tips for foreign travelers. Includes seasonal dates and practical advice.

Hansong Li
6 min read


6 Best Hangzhou Urban Hiking Trails for Foreign Tourists: Avoid Traps & Enjoy Nature
A tested guide to 6 top Hangzhou urban hiking trails for foreign tourists—from easy Jiuxi Loop to challenging Biaoyi Line. Avoid traps, get transport tips, and explore with DolphinUnion’s help.

Hansong Li
5 min read


West Lake Boat Tour Guide for Foreign Tourists in Hangzhou: Avoid Traps & Save Money
A tested West Lake boat tour guide for foreign tourists—choose the right boat (island tour, lake cruise, hand-rowed) to avoid traps. Save money with DolphinUnion’s expert tips for Hangzhou’s iconic lake.

Hansong Li
4 min read


Where to Shop in Hangzhou: The 2026 Guide That Actually Works For Forgein Visitors (No Tourist Traps)
Times Square at dusk, crowded with people under towering buildings. Bright billboards display vibrant ads and text, creating a lively mood.

DolphinUnion
5 min read


One Day in Hangzhou? Here’s the Only 2026 Itinerary That Actually Works (From a Local Planner For Foreign Travelers)
City skyline at sunset, viewed from across a river with several boats. Lush green and orange trees dot islands under a pink sky.

DolphinUnion
5 min read


The Only 8 Local Street Foods in Hangzhou That Locals Actually Eat — Skip the Tourist Traps (2026 Guide for Foreign Travelers)
Discover real Hangzhou street food locals eat—skip tourist traps. From Cong Bao Gui to Pian Er Chuan, Wushan Roast Duck to Longxiang stinky tofu. Tested by DolphinUnion. Includes maps, prices, and where to avoid fakes. Perfect for first-time visitors.

DolphinUnion
6 min read


The Only 8 Souvenirs to Buy in Hangzhou That Locals Actually Give – Skip the Tourist Traps (2026 Guide for Foreign Travelers)
Discover the only real Hangzhou souvenirs worth buying—skip tourist traps. From handmade fans to Song Dynasty incense, local tea, and fresh zha cai buns. Tested by 8+ years of helping foreign travelers. Includes maps, prices, and where to avoid fakes. DolphinUnion-approved.

cometodolphinunion
5 min read


Hangzhou Food Guide for Foreign Travelers: 12 Local Eateries That Prove It’s NOT a “Food Desert”
A real Hangzhou food guide for foreign travelers—skip the myths, try 12 local eateries locals love. From stinky tofu to soup dumplings, learn where to eat, how to order, and avoid scams. Includes DolphinUnion transport help & free travel toolkit.

cometodolphinunion
6 min read


Hangzhou Bar Scene Guide For Foreign Visitors: Where Locals & Travelers Actually Go
Discover the real Hangzhou nightlife with our local-tested bar guide. From hidden jazz spots to rooftop views of West Lake, we show you where foreigners actually go—and how to get there safely. DolphinUnion-approved routes included.

cometodolphinunion
5 min read


The Real Hangzhou at Night: Top 5 Night Markets You Won’t Find on Tourist Buses (The Guide for Foreign Travelers)
Discover the real Hangzhou after dark with our local-tested guide to the top 5 night markets. Skip tourist traps, find authentic street food, and explore like a local—with DolphinUnion’s trusted tips and transport support.

cometodolphinunion
5 min read


Where to Buy a Power Bank or Fix Your Phone in Hangzhou: A Local’s Repair Guide for Foreign Travelers
Where to safely buy a power bank or fix your phone in Hangzhou—trusted stores, English service, real prices. Tested by a local expert. Includes emergency tips and DolphinUnion transport support for foreign travelers.

cometodolphinunion
6 min read


Hangzhou Hospitals for Foreigners Travel Guide: What to Do When You’re Sick in Hangzhou (Real Advice from a Local Expert)
A trusted local’s guide to the best hospitals in Hangzhou for foreign travelers—what to do when sick, step-by-step care process, and real tips from tested visits. Stay safe with DolphinUnion’s verified health & transport support.

cometodolphinunion
5 min read


96-Hour Hangzhou Itinerary for Foreign Tourists: Explore West Lake, Canals & Tea Villages Like a Local | DolphinUnion
A tested 96-hour Hangzhou itinerary for foreign tourists—explore West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and Grand Canal like a local. Fix payment/internet issues, find hidden tea houses, and get DolphinUnion’s exclusive transport deals.

Hansong Li
5 min read


You Can Now Carve Ice at Harbin’s Ice and Snow World – A Hands-On Sculpture Experience Most Tourists Miss (Here’s How to Join for Foreign Travelers)
Join Harbin’s hands-on ice carving experience at Ice and Snow World—sculpt your own block with expert guidance, no skills needed. Perfect for foreign travelers seeking real culture. Includes tips, pricing, timing & how to avoid missing it. DolphinUnion-tested.

cometodolphinunion
4 min read


Harbin’s Qiulin Coliba Bread-Making Experience: How to Join the Free Craft Tour That Locals Love (And Skip the Mall Crowds for Foreign Travelers)
Join Harbin’s free Qiulin Coliba bread-making tour—watch heritage baking, taste warm bread with sausage & kvass, and skip the mall crowds. Perfect for foreign travelers seeking real Sino-Russian culture. DolphinUnion-tested tips included.

cometodolphinunion
5 min read


2025–2026 Shanghai New Year’s Eve Guide for Foreign Travelers: Bund Light Show, Yu Garden Lanterns, Oil Tank Jazz & Real Xiaolongbao — No Mandarin Needed
Your 2025–2026 Shanghai New Year’s Eve Guide — Bund light show, Yu Garden lanterns, Oil Tank art night, and real xiaolongbao. DolphinUnion-tested tips for Alipay, metro hacks, halal eats, and zero-Chinese navigation. No stress. Just light, water, and wonder.

cometodolphinunion
7 min read


2025-2026 Beijing New Year's Eve Guide for Foreign Travelers: Trendy/ Family/ Romantic Events + Insider Tips to Skip Hassles
Your 2025–2026 Beijing New Year’s Eve Guide — Forbidden City night lights, Badaling Great Wall countdown, 798 Art Zone parties, and real Beijing dumplings. DolphinUnion-tested tips for Alipay, metro hacks, halal eats, and zero-Chinese navigation. No stress. Just history, warmth, and wonder.

cometodolphinunion
11 min read
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