Beginning of Winter · Nov 7 – Dec 21
Winter Begins in Zhejiang
Water lanes, warm tea and mellow wine
Beginning of Winter
Water lanes, warm tea and mellow wine
As winter begins, warmth gathers in Zhejiang's waterside streets and everyday tea tables. Stroll through Wuzhen and Nanxun, across stone bridges and along canals, discovering water-town life through fabric dyeing, boat rides and tea. Continue to Shaoxing and the streets of Lu Xun's writing, where rice wine and local crafts bring their own warmth. Back in Hangzhou, explore West Lake, tea traditions and historic sites to discover Jiangnan's early winter.
Winter water lanes
Early – mid Nov
Warming tea
Late Nov – early Dec
Rice-wine tables
Early – late Dec
Why Zhejiang
Discover Jiangnan in everyday life
Zhejiang's culture lives in approachable, hands-on experiences. A piece of dyed cloth holds the colours of a water town; three-course tea tells of local hospitality; a jar of rice wine carries Shaoxing's craft and flavours. From canal-side homes to West Lake, literary landmarks and Song-dynasty kilns, gentle walks and local experiences offer a relaxed, thoughtful early-winter journey.
Curated Journeys
1 Routes Available This Season
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