Day 5 Hangzhou - Xi’an

Attractions: Hefang Street, Qiaoxi Conservation Area, China Museum of Knives, Scissors & Swords, China Umbrella Museum, Workmanship Demonstration Pavilion

Meal: Not Included

Hotel: Overnight in Xi’an

You will enjoy a nice historical walk at Hefang Street. As the only well-preserved old city in Hangzhou, Qinghefang Historical District is an epitome of Hangzhou's long history.

Walk into Qinghefang, walk on the brick road, on both sides of the Ming and Qing style buildings, flying eaves, hollow panes, dressed in ancient clothing shop assistant... Walking down this street, you'll feel like you're suddenly immersed in the past.

Then you’ll have an interesting cultural visit to Qiaoxi Conservation Area which was called “Little Shanghai” for its prosperity in Ming and Qing era due to the convenient linking by the Grand Canal. Now, this cultural street block preserves lots of old folk dwellings and industrial sites and has a series of themed museums and exhibitions. Go to China Museum of Knives, Scissors & Swords to admire various scissors used in daily life and learn the developing story of Zhang Xiao Quan. Walk to the adjacent China Umbrella Museum. Then, go to the nearby Workmanship Demonstration Pavilion to watch the live demonstration of painting on oiled paper umbrellas and various handicrafts, such as making potteries, embroideries, bamboo weaving, etc.