2013 October - Long Trip - China, old Hangzhou
I planned to visit an old city near Hangzhou. Unfortunately, all train tickets were sold out.I spotted an old bridge and old streets marked on my map.
The map is good enough to find a bus stop and bus numbers too. I took underground to Zhalongou station and a bus number 47. The bus ticket was 1RMB - they accept only coins, it's self-serviced bus, no change given. After 10 min on the bus I saw my bridge. I stopped at the next bus stop.
The Gongchen Bridge is located on the Great Canal. It was built in 1631. It is the city's longest and highest stone arch bridge. The Grand Canal is the world's oldest and longest mam-made waterway.
Nearby people were selling food and there was a small street market too. That time I tried a coconut juice.
I visited some historical streets but they didn't impress me at all. In the centre is the West Lake Cultural Square. I thought that there would be something interesting. Unfortunately, it was only a square near the impressive high building.
I found there a museum of natural history but it was already closed. The centre is full of shops. The gold is cheap here but I'm not sure about its quality.
I planned to visit an old city near Hangzhou. Unfortunately, all train tickets were sold out.I spotted an old bridge and old streets marked on my map.
The map is good enough to find a bus stop and bus numbers too. I took underground to Zhalongou station and a bus number 47. The bus ticket was 1RMB - they accept only coins, it's self-serviced bus, no change given. After 10 min on the bus I saw my bridge. I stopped at the next bus stop.
The Gongchen Bridge is located on the Great Canal. It was built in 1631. It is the city's longest and highest stone arch bridge. The Grand Canal is the world's oldest and longest mam-made waterway.
Nearby people were selling food and there was a small street market too. That time I tried a coconut juice.
I visited some historical streets but they didn't impress me at all. In the centre is the West Lake Cultural Square. I thought that there would be something interesting. Unfortunately, it was only a square near the impressive high building.
I found there a museum of natural history but it was already closed. The centre is full of shops. The gold is cheap here but I'm not sure about its quality.
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| Near Gongchen Bridge |
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| Great Canal |
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| Great Canal |
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| Gongchen Bridge |
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| Gongchen Bridge |
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| Gongchen Bridge small business |
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| Toys |
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| Gongchen Bridge |
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| Great Canal |
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| Gongchen Bridge |
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| Near Xiangji Temple |
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| Xiangji Temple |
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| Xiangji Temple |
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| Xiangji Temple |
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| Great Canal |
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| How they life |
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| West Lake Cultural Square |
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