Where is the food street in Hangzhou?

There are several famous food streets in Hangzhou, the most famous of which is Yu Street and He Street near the West Lake during the Southern Song Dynasty. The following is an introduction to these two kinds of food blocks:

Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street: Southern Song Dynasty Imperial Street is located in the lakeside business district in the center of Hangzhou, not far from the West Lake. This street follows the style of the imperial palace in the Southern Song Dynasty and is antique. On the Imperial Street in the Southern Song Dynasty, you can taste all kinds of traditional Hangzhou delicacies, such as West Lake vinegar fish, Dongpo meat, beggar chicken and so on. In addition, there are many specialty snack bars and teahouses on both sides of the street, offering a variety of food and tea culture experiences.

Hefang Street: Located in Shangcheng District of Hangzhou, Hefang Street is one of the oldest commercial streets in Hangzhou. This street retains many Ming and Qing buildings and has a strong historical style. Hefang Street is famous for its rich snacks and special foods, such as stinky tofu, Longjing lobster and sugar lotus root. In addition, there are many antique shops, art studios and teahouses on Hefang Street, which provide rich shopping and cultural experiences.

Besides Yujie Street and Hefang Street in the Southern Song Dynasty, there are other food streets and popular food spots in Hangzhou, such as Lakeside Yintai, West Lake Cultural Square and Wulin Road. There are various restaurants, food stalls and gourmet shops in these places, which can let you taste all kinds of authentic hangzhou dishes.