Sunday, December 8, 2013

Banyan Tree Hangzhou (Dec 2013)

Sweet birthday treat in Hangzhou at Banyan Tree. Very charming and tasteful hotel with huge rooms. Really loved it. Felt thoroughly refreshed! (Shanghai air was particularly bad in 2013)


The weather was so good we rode the hotel bikes (free I think) in our winter coats round the Xixi National Wetland Park 西溪湿地 :) Absolutely easy and pleasant. Haven't done this in awhile! Away from the city and into nature. 


The popular Impression West Lake Show by Zhang Yimou was good but we were seriously freezing our asses off! It must have been a torture for the performers splishing and splashing in the waters :o Anyway it's worth a go. There are deals on the tickets so make sure you try to find some discounts off regular prices. Boat seats are at a premium but they seem further away from the "stage". Though might be worth the investment during winter!

Also worth a visit is the city centre market street. Rather vibrant with small hawker-style eateries on one end. Overall a nice getaway =)


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