REDSTAR Hangzhou Dec 2018

The Best of Hangzhou

DECEMBER 十二月 2018

HANGZHOU: A PHOTOGRAPHER’S STORY

BY GABRIEL MORELL

SPOTTED IN HANGZHOU - MEET THE LOCALS

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WHAT’S IN YOUR BAG? TOP ART GALLERIES AND PARKS IN QINGDAO THE FISHMONGERS OF JIMIYA

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Vineyard 06 Socia10 Food, drink, dance and plenty of deals!

20 Experiences of Cambodia

in Hangzhou 08 Spotted Meet some of the locals and see how

The history behind the touristic hotspot.

they spend their time.

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Hangzhou: A Photographer’s Story Gabriel shares his story, and photos, with our readers.

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Chinese Apps for Dummies Do as the locals do and get app-savvy.

An Afternoon in MeiJiaWu Annie Clover takes us to one of Hangzhou’s hidden gems.

Business Road of 26 AInnovation,

Startups, & Community The Nihub Innovation Centre, and how it can help your business.

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Research Vessel 'Kexue' leaves Qingdao for Scientific Research

Chinese research vessel Kexue, or Science leaves Qingdao on Monday morning to the West Pacific for an upgrade of the country's first global real-time ocean observation network.

Carrying about 77 researchers from the Chinese Academy of Science-Institute of Oceanology, Ocean University of China and other institutes, Kexue will carry out comprehensive and multidisciplinary research including geology, hydrography, chemistry and biodiversity. It is expected to return in Feb 2019.

China and Japan Should Cooperate to Boost Free-Trade System: Abe China and Japan should cooperate with each other to strengthen the free-trade system, Japan's Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said on Tuesday.

Abe made the remark in a written reply to Chinese media before his visit to Beijing on Thursday.

"It is of great significance to strengthen the current economic order based on rules of freedom and justice," Abe said, adding that adopting trade restrictions would not benefit any party.

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Rain Could Hinder Search for Victims of California Wildfire, Raises Flash Flood Fears The search for remains of victims of the devastating Northern California wildfire has taken on new urgency as rain in the forecast could complicate those efforts while also bringing relief to firefighters on the front lines.

Up to 400 people fanned out on Sunday to search the ash and rubble where homes once stood before flames roared through the Sierra foothills town of Paradise and surrounding communities, killing at least 77 people in the deadliest US wildfire in a century.

Island Takes Steps to Boost Private Sector A substantial number of Chinese private companies have been attracted to Hainan since the central government announced in April that it would transform the entire island of Hainan into the country's 12th and largest free trade pilot zone.

By the end of October, Hainan had signed 214 project agreements with investors from outside the tropical island, 60 percent of which were invested by privately run firms, according to the Hainan Provincial Department of Commerce.

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200 & 23 The International Balloon Fiesta celebrated its 17th year with 200 balloons from 23 countries, in Guanajuato, Mexico, on Sunday.

The festival turned the sky of Guanajuato into a riot of colors, with thousands of domestic and foreign visitors captivated by the beauty of one of the three most important ballooning events in the world.

Festive Temple

By Jasmin Rathai

30,000 & 15% Australian Prime Minister (PM) Scott Morrison has flagged, permanently cutting the nation's annual migration intake cap by 30,000.

Australia to cut migrant intake by 15 percent.

Have a great picture of Hangzhou you want to share? Send it to our team and it could feature in next months issue!

Email: toby@redstarworks.com with your entry

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Not only has it survived the first few years of business in which a lot of restaurants and bars close, it has thrived during this time to establish itself as staple of Western Food in Hangzhou.

BIG BURGERS & CLASSIC COCKTAILS @ SOCIA10VINEYARD

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hether it is a quiet coffee, big dinner or drinks with friends that you are looking for, Socia10 delivers. The space has a large amount of seating, plus an outdoor area for the summer months which can be rented for private parties.

2 menus are available at the moment: their regular menu, includes a generous list of small and larger dishes including Pizza (Margherita, ¥60), Big Burgers (Classic, ¥65),

Salads (Garden, ¥38), Pasta (Carbonara ¥48) and much, much more. All with low prices, big portions and a great taste.

with a couple of friends. The Grilled Australian Wagyu Beef Chuck Eye Roll Steak (¥158) is tender and has a spicy kick.

The second menu is their seasonal menu of specially designed dishes that use winter vegetables and hearty flavours enough to warm your heart on the coldest of winter days. Tuna Salad with Seaweed (¥58) has pumpkin, macadamia nuts and sliced tuna chunks and Mini Burgers ¥88) of delicious Australian Wagyu beef are great for sharing

Desserts are equally appetizing. REDSTAR recommends the Molten Lava Chocolate Cake (¥45) - roasted chocolate cake with thick chocolate sauce inside. A scoop of vanilla ice-cream cools and compliments the dish so you can waste no time in eating it.

If it's booze you're looking for then look no further. A large drinks menu contains all the cocktails, beers, mixers and spirits you would expect from most popular restaurants, and all at very reasonable prices. They have even included a few of their own original inventions, such as the Girl@Hangzhou (¥58), a delicious mix of fruit and rum that would suit fans of smooth, fruity-tasting cocktails.

Socia10 is also very generous with their deals, with something happening every night of the week: besides a happy hour from 17:00-21:00 every day, other specials include 30% off burgers and pizza every Tuesday, 50% off salads on Wednesdays and a ‘Ladies Night’ on Thursday with ¥6 cocktails for the girls. 拾社 Socia10 Bar & Restaurant 173 Yugu Lu, Xihu District 西湖区玉古路 173 号中田大厦

11:00 till late

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This month I’d like to introduce to you the best jam nights of Hangzhou, which you can enjoy almost every day of the week! Here is a selection of the top three nights and venues to ensure you get your fill of live music throughout the week. Each location has its own unique style, so choose one that best suits you, or just go to all three!

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9 Club Live House (2F, South Tower, Wantang Hui, 262, Wantang Lu 万塘路 262

Eudora Station (101-107 Nanshan Lu 南山路 101-107 号 ) // 21:00 – 01:30 A lot of rock ‘n roll, blues and jazz classics from their talented regular musicians.

Great venue for a bite beforehand.

Socia10 Vineyard (1F, ZhongTian Mansion, 173 Yugu Lu 玉古路 173 号中田 大厦 1 楼 ) // 22:00 – 01:00 Talented House Band and guests playing everything from jazz to reggae and even traditional African music.

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Budget-friendly drink prices, big stage and wide music selection.

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Battle of the Bands Vol. 2.

9pm // Monday, 17th December // 9 Club Livehouse

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9pm // Sunday, 2 December // Loopy A Brazilian band formed under the feminist dogma, driven by disco punk beats mixed with subtle, dirty and confused melodies. ¥80 pre-purchase (Scan the QR) / ¥100 at the door Room 313, 77 Zhongshan Nan Lu 上城区 中山南路 77 号 313 室

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8:30pm // Thursday, 13 December // MAO Livehouse An independent electronic pop band from Australia with mixed sounds of electronic music and rhythmic blues. ¥160 pre-purchase (Scan the QR) / ¥200 at the door 3F, 77 Zhongshan Nan Lu 中山南路 77 号尚城 1157• 利星 3 楼

The best bands of Hangzhou, as well as bands from other cities in Zhejiang, will compete for a Grand Cash Prize as well as to be crowned ‘Champions of Hangzhou’ on 17th of December.

See a wide selection of music played by talented musicians from all over the world when they try to defeat the reigning champions as they battle it out – in music!

Free entry!

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SPOTTED IN HANGZHOU: Alesya Herman Artist

Fernando Gomez Musician

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MEET THE LOCALS

By Annie Clover

What can’t you live without?

I cannot start my day without a cup of coffee. So, the first thing I do after getting out of bed is put on the first thing I see and head to the nearest coffee shop.

Most of my favorite branches are all around the West Lake, which is is great because after I get hold of a coffee, I can sit on a bench next to the lake and search for some inspiration.

Where is your favourite night spot right now?

My favourite night spot right now is Carbon (BeiShan Road) – I love their food, service and the cool vibes. My favourite thing is the fact you can see the West Lake from their terrace area.

It is a great place to rest your brain, and in the Winter has a cozy, comfortable feeling. Soft, relaxing sofas and chairs with Jazz music in the background - a nice place to spend some time away from the noise!

What food / drink are enjoying right now?

I mostly like white wine, but regret it the next morning when I have a hangover! For me if I go for Western food my favorite is Slim’s. However, they recently closed their branch on NanShan Road so now I have to go to BinJiang to enjoy it, which is quite far from me. For Chinese food my favourite is 新白鹿 (xīnbaílù

Where do you like spending time?

The place I most enjoy spending my time has to be the West Lake – not the lake itself, but the Tea Fields nearby. I really like hiking and try to avoid crowded places as much as possible. Right now, I go to Eudora quite often, not just for the food but also to see the band. There is much more fun to be had than going out just for drinks and food – enjoy some live music too!

Where is your favourite place to eat?

My favorite place is Wade’s Bar and Restaurant. Not only because of the live music, I just really love their big burgers with a huge glass of Hoegaarden! Also, the WuLin branch is pretty easy to get to, even by subway. If we are not only talking about Western food then I must say I adore street barbecue: lots of different herbs and spices like cumin and a big selection of meat and veg.

Where do you like going out to?

If I consider going out for fun, I would probably choose one of the Jam Nights such as Eudora on a Tuesday or 9bar on a Monday. I am not a very big fan of clubs and loud music – I am more of a ‘classy’ guy. When the weather is nice me and my friends usually go to LinAn Lake. The landscape and scenery there are beautiful: pine trees and a sky-blue lake great for fishing and swimming in with friends.

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HANGZHOU: A PHOTOGRAPHER’S STORY

BY GABRIEL MORELL My name is Gabriel, and I am a professional photographer and a video maker from Spain. In the last six years, Hangzhou is the place I have called home, and through the help of my pictures I would like to share with you some of the stories and experiences I have had since coming to this great city.

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few years ago, my country was going through difficult times: the economy was in a bad way, a lot of companies were closing and many people had lost their jobs. Then, one day I got the opportunity to come to China to work. I escaped the rain, and I went to China in search of my ‘sunshine’ - and I found it!

This was the beginning of an incredible adventure in the East.

I was born and bred in Mallorca, a beautiful island in the Mediterranean Sea, famous for its breath-taking landscapes, crystal clear water and vibrant wildlife. Growing up there gave me lifelong love, appreciation and respect for nature. You can see a lot in my photography the element of nature,

sometimes in how it juxtaposes the rapid development that we see so often in China.

Mallorca is a very small place; the rhythm of life is slow, and people are very open and friendly even with complete strangers.

The way people get along with each other is very natural and that is something I always look for and appreciate, no matter where I go. While China is a vast country with a fast pace of life (something I enjoy about living here), it surprised me how warm and friendly Chinese people are. This hospitality combined with the spectacularly diverse landscapes, wildlife and nature across the country has profoundly influenced my work over the last few years.

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So far, I have enjoyed my experiences in China very much and hope they continue!

Photography has been my job and passion for more than 12 years and it is the way I express myself and share how I see the world. I always try to remain innovative and push creative boundaries in my work and hope that is something that can always be seen in my pictures.

As the poem says, “It is half sunny and half rainy”. Even when it’s rainy, there is always a sunny side - we just need to find it. Next time you see dark clouds, don’t let them influence you, but think of the sunshine that is waiting to appear. Make sure you are ready for it!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Gabriel Morell currently teaches photography at the AliExpress University, where he is the first and only foreign coach. He is also Chief Designer of Taro, a new tracking device for cameras and smartphones that will start selling in 2019 (for more information visit www.taro.ai).

If you would like to know more about Gabriel’s work, you can contact him at xiaoxi.gabriel@qq.com

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v This picture was taken in LiShui, not far from Hangzhou, which won me first prize in a photography competition. I was walking around taking pictures, and unknowingly wandered into someone’s house. However, no one seemed to mind – they just looked and said “Oh, there’s a foreigner in our kitchen” and laughed.

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w In this composition of a series of photos edited together, the bird sees an opportunity, then catches it, finishing in a higher spot. Just like this, we should always try to seize opportunities to improve and grow.

x This was taken in front of a construction site in BinJiang.

It had an impression on me as it expresses the vocation of this kid – he is passionate about construction and he is clear from a very young age what he wants to do with his life. redstarhangzhou.com

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CHINESE APPS FOR DUMMIES

essaging services are as good as the amount of friends you have using them. With 889 million monthly active users (over about 91% of the population of China aged +15), it's likely you'll find all your Chinese friends on WeChat.

Vika Pesenti unveils the tips and tricks that will change your way of using WeChat, Dianping and Didi.

While the basic messaging functionality is similar to the likes of Whatsapp, Telegram or Signal, there is a whole complex underlying platform waiting to be explored.

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Get started: First download the app from your app store of choosing. Then you create your account choosing a username and password. You will be asked for your phone number to verify your account and finally you will be able to set your profile picture.

Find and add friends Finding friends is easier than ever with WeChat, except for scanning a QR-Code or importing the contacts from your phone you can also: 1. Shake and people nearby function: you can find friends nearby by shaking your phone or choosing “people nearby”. To do it look for the button (discover icon) and select one of the two options and see who is around you.

2. The friend radar: this is the quickest way if you want to add a big group of friends at once instead of adding their contacts one by one. All you should do is click on (+ icon) then select “add friends” and finally open the “Friends radar”, click on the profile picture of your new friends to add them. Remember that everyone in the group need to open the radar to be visible and be added!

3. Phone number or WeChat ID: This is the most traditional way but is useful when you only have a phone number or the WeChat ID*. Just click (+ icon), select “add friends” and type on the space above.

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Tips and tricks for friends’ requests • The unknown friend request, the horror of every social network user, if you are not sure who is trying to befriend you, it is possible to use the "anonymous" chat without accepting the friend request.

• Once you found your friends and your contact list is becoming a mess you can filter your friends by setting a remark or a tag in the “option panel”. You can even change their name (which is only visible on your phone) in case your friend has an unpronounceable name or you just would like to have a friend called "Nick the Ghost Rider".

• If you are wondering where all your contacts came from, whether it was a third person sharing your contact card or from a group WeChat will show it to you.

You can find out just opening the chat, click on your friends’ profile picture and once it will display the contact card select “more”.

WeChat Search While most people use Baidu or Bing in China, WeChat also has a search engine built in but if you're trying to find something on WeChat groups, accept nothing else!

Hack and tricks for WeChat search engine • If you are looking so information about what is happening around you we recommend you just to digit the name of the city and add few words to describe

what are you looking for (i.e. news, events…).

• If you are looking for a job or an internship in China WeChat Search is the perfect tool. Many companies and job agencies post weekly job openings with their official accounts.

• Once you have found an article or the information you need, you can save it for later by marking it as "favorite" and find it anytime in the “favorite” folder.

WeChat Pay WeChat’s greatest highlight is probably the pay function. Even though many options are only available in Chinese, foreigners as well find it very easy and indispensable once you arrive in China. No matters where you are either super market, taxi or restaurant, whenever it comes to pay you will always see the WeChat QR. How does it work?

First, you need a Chinese bank account, once you got your card you can just add it on your WeChat “Wallet”.

Once your card is linked to your account you have multiple choices to start spending money. You can charge you phone, paying the next lunch at the restaurant and much more. You can always keep track of your balance and check all the transactions.

Some apps such as DiDi even have a WeChat integration, allowing you to pay straight from WeChat.

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DianPing While only only available in Mandarin, DianPing is the go to app for those wanting to know whether a restaurant is worth going to.

Comparable to Yelp, DianPing isn't limited to restaurants but includes bars, hotels, beauty salons, gyms and many more.

On DianPing you will find reviews, ideas, offers and lots of pictures about places around you. If you ever wondered why everyone seems to be taking photos in restaurants, this is where these photos end up. While the reviews might not be helpful if you can't read Chinese but the pictures, prices, and contact information will take you a long way if you are looking for the perfect place to go to.

How to DianPing You can either download the app or visit the website. Both are very similar and easy to use, also for the non-Chinese speakers.

On the website, you will see the main navigation board with the search option and there you can enter the name of the restaurant, spa, or gym you are aiming to go to or just select a category if you are not sure about your destination yet.

Once you found what you are looking for you will first see the main picture and others, which are directly uploaded by the

users. Normally they tend to share as much as possible so after a quick look you will already know what you are going to eat for lunch and how much will it cost.

If information about the business you are looking for is all what you need then you only have to select” more information” ( 更 多信息 ) and there you find opening times, description of the atmosphere and also the average price and in some cases, you can even make a reservation.

Didi If you have noticed people standing on the street while starring at their phone they are most likely waiting for a Didi. The Didi App is similar to Uber and is the easiest way for a foreigner to travel around the city, especially because now it is available in English. You can either download the app or just used the integrated version in your WeChat wallet. Once you have done so you must create your profile which is quickly done if you have a Chinese phone number.

How to Didi Once you know your destination just type or paste the Chinese address in the navigation board and you will be requested to choose between a shared cab or a private one. Normally there is a small difference but if you are in a hurry we recommend you to choose the private version. After that, if you are lucky, within one minute you will get your Didi driver. From the app, you will be able to track his position and see the color and the number of the car. Normally they will try to call you but in case you don’t speak any Chinese you can just paste this message: 你好司机，我是外国人，我的中文不好。 我 正在 ... 等你 (name of the place where you are waiting)。 很快见！ 如果有任何问题， 请给我发短信 .

Which means: hello driver, I am a foreigner and my Chinese is not good. I am waiting for you at (name of the place where you are waiting). see you soon! if there is any problem, please send me a text message.

If you are coming from far away, for instance Huangdao, then we suggest you to use the pooled car option, which you can select

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from the navigation board.

In this case you basically post your location, destination, and arrival time as well as number of people who are joining you.

Normally you should post at least 20-30 min earlier and the wait until any driver going in the same direction will accept your offer. If you notice someone interesting you can get noticed by sending a red pocket and be able to chat with the driver. This option might be a bit confusing for nonChinese speaker because it is not available in English, but is worth it for example if you are travelling from Downtown to Huangdao (Petroleum University) which usually costs around 30 yuan and you won’t be charged for the Tunnel fee.

For both of the options you can always pay by WeChat or Alipay (normally the drivers don’t accept cash) and the fee will be charged latest by the time you order the next Didi.

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A PEACEFUL AFTERNOON IN

MEI JIA WU VILLAGE

By Annie Clover

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hen you think of China, one of the first things that is likely to cross your mind is Chinese Tea. One of the most famous of these teas is named ‘LongJing’ Tea, which literally translates to ‘Dragon Well’ Tea. Just West of Hangzhou’s touristic (and almost always crowded) West Lake, is a peaceful tea plantation where the leaves for LongJing Tea are grown, right around the corner from the quaint village of MeiJiaWu. Everything about this place revolves around the growing, preparing, and drinking of tea. If you come during the month of January, you may even be lucky enough to see the unique beauty of tea trees in full blossom.

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You can get to MeiJiaWu by public transport using any of the following bus routes:

Another of the more famous attractions of MeiJiaWu Village is one of its oldest residents, an 80-year-old man known by the locals as the ‘grandpa’ of the village. Always dressed in traditional Chinese clothing, he welcomes visitors in to the village with a warm smile. Follow his friendly face and long silver beard a little further and you may find yourself sitting in his restaurant, where you can try some of the local delicacies, as well as a cup of freshly-picked LongJing Tea to wash them down.

After lunch, make sure you stop by the tea fields to see how the best leaves are picked to ensure the high standards that surround LongJing Tea are met. Only the top part of the plant, the baby leaves, are selected, then roasted immediately to prevent natural oxidation.

different types of teas. As for the taste, LongJing Tea has very mild flavour with a little sweetness, a unique fragrance and a pleasant flowery aftertaste. If you are interested in knowing more, ask one of the villagers to share with you the legend of Long Jing or Dragon Well Tea.

The result is a natural tea rich in vitamin C as well as amino acids. LongJing Tea leaves are unfermented and have the highest concentration of catechins (an anti-oxidant) among all the many

So next time city life gets a bit too much for you, escape to the nearby village of MeiJiaWu and enjoy a peaceful afternoon sipping tea and taking in the green surroundings!

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Experiences of Cambodia: The Khmer Arts Suki Li shares her thoughts and discoveries.

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ravelling in Cambodia gives you complex feelings. It’s a paradise island for tourists to explore and enjoy, but is arguably most famous for its heartbreaking history. Landmine victims across the country, begging for a living and struggling with their lives, are continuous reminders of a miserable past, and you can't help questioning yourself: is it wrong to pursue art and enjoyment here?

Joseph Mussomeli, the former U.S. Ambassador, once said “Be careful, because Cambodia is the most dangerous place you will ever visit. You will fall in love with it, and eventually it will break your heart."

My art-filled journey from Siem Reap to Phnom Penh was indeed a trip beginning with fantasy and ending with deep sorrow.

The sunrise and sunset in Angkor Angkor Wat is where the heart of the great Khmer empire once beat vibrantly, and today represents both its glory and its downfall. Thousands of smiling faces can be found in the stone remains. These faces, after seeing all the blood and wars, the massacres in both the 15th and 20th centuries, continue to smile. I wondered, do they also cry? Do their smiles really indicate a kind of realisation? What is it that has given these happy faces their endurance?

You may find the answer in the sunrise.

The Khmer architects knew and used sunlight expertly, seen particularly in the sunrise at Bayon, where over a hundred smiles on forty-nine pagodas appear in the dawn one after another.

When the three major pagodas of Angkor Wat–which you can also find on Cambodia’s national flag–are being lit, it feels as if the Khmer empire is resurrected.

They can’t have imagined that their

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Plan a sunset at Neak Pean. This place is more a construction of space than of a building. It creates emptiness instead of existence. Just like the Chinese character for Buddha 佛 signifies nonbeing: the right hand side means “not”, and the left side means “man/person”.

720 years ago, in August 1296, when Angkor was said to have been one of the largest and wealthiest metropolises of Southeast Asia, Zhou Daguan of a Chinese legation reached the Khmer capital and remained there for nearly a year during the reign of King Indravarman III (1295-

1308). He wrote a book called "The Customs of Cambodia”, an insight into the world of 13th century Angkor. He mentions the dead: "No coffins are used for the dead; they are laid out on straw matting and covered over with cloth." Compared to the Egyptians, for example, Khmer people recognised the value of letting go.

In search of the living goddesses in theatres The Cambodian Living Arts in Phnom Penh allows you to meet the ‘living goddesses’.

Here the Hindu goddesses (Apsara) sculptures dancing on the walls of Angkor Wat are brought to life in the theatre. During the dance, their fingers blossom like petals.

When these blossoms of fingers are placed in front of their waists (you can always see this in the sculptures), it indicates the origin of life. When their fingers point down, it indicates the withering of flowers. Each elegant movement expresses the tolerance and peacefulness of Cambodian beliefs.

The unbearable heaviness of art

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In the Tuol Sleng Museum in Phnom Penh, I saw the works of Cambodian artist Vann Nath. Tuol Sleng was once a high school where students' laughter filled the

corridors. In 1975, the Khmer Rouge turned it into a secret prison (S-21) where more than 14,000 men, women and children were tortured and executed. Vann Nath is one of only a handful of people who survived. He was beaten, tortured and almost starved to death, but thanks to his prior training as an artist, he was not killed: instead he was put to work painting portraits of Pol Pot, the leader of the regime’s experiment in radical Maoism. When Vietnamese troops entered the capital city in January 1979, toppling the Khmer Rouge regime, Vann Nath escaped. Later that year, when a Genocide Museum was created on the grounds of the former prison, Vann Nath went to work there, and painted scenes of prison life under the Khmer Rouge. These paintings are nothing like the art in Angkor. They are not beautiful at all. They are too heavy to enjoy looking at. But art never only has goddesses and angels, it also confronts evil.

These paintings are so painful and powerful.

Just as happiness doesn't always last, neither does pain. If Siem Reap showed me the decline of a great empire, I hope Phnom Penh shows the hope of a rising nation.

The Khmer smiles come up in my mind again. One of the goddesses said: this is what we call the causal loop.

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河坊街是杭州一条保存完好的古街， 拥有悠久的历史和深厚的文化底蕴。 这里到处都是充满艺术感的商 铺和中国传统手工艺品，是 物美价廉的纪念品采购地。

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来到杭州，乘坐木船泛舟西湖是一次 无与伦比的体验。在这一个半小时的旅程， 你可以一边欣赏美景一边享用丰盛的野餐。 泛舟游西湖在不同的季节都别有韵味。

Enjoy the harmony of West Lake by taking a traditional wooden boat and enhance your experience with a sumptuous picnic basket during the one and a half hour journey.

An octagonal, five-storey tall tower with historical stories and interesting legends.

Originally constructed in the year AD975, it collapsed in 1924 but was rebuilt in 2002.

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杭州的地标性购物中心，也是具有里 程碑意义的杭州百货商店。它集购物、 美食、休闲娱乐、住宿、会展、办公 为一体，汇集了众多知名品牌和 美味餐厅。

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A landmark department store of Hangzhou, it offers a wide selections of branded goods and there are many restaurants inside to enjoy.

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始建于公元963年，位于保俶山顶，在 这里可以看到西湖的全景和杭州市 全貌。有很多条通往山上的道路， 从黄龙洞上山应该是杭州最好的 徒步旅行方式。

Rising atop Baoshi Hill where it offers a panoramic view of West Lake and the city as a whole.

There are numerous paths that lead up the hill and the one from the Yellow Dragon Cave might be the best hiking trail in Hangzhou.

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位于西湖畔的湖畔居茶馆，创建于1998 年，拥有临近西湖的露天茶座，和精心制 作了上百品种茶点、茶食的自助茶吧。

Discovered in AD230, the Dragon Well region consists of villages, tea plantations, tea houses, parks and a temple and it is where the famous Longjing tea grows.

Located by the West Lake, the tea house serves a wide variety of tea snacks in the form of a buffet while tea ceremonies are also available.

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曲院风荷是西湖十景之一，也是中国最大 的荷花公园。这里拥有超过200种荷花， 曾经还是皇家的专属公园，坐游船或出租 车很容易找到。

One of the top ten views on West Lake, Quyuan Garden is the largest lotus park in China.

With over 200 species of lotus, it is used to be an exclusive park for the Emperor.

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一个新开发的大型购物中心，有国际 精品店、百货公司、超级市场、真冰滑冰 场、杭州百老汇影城等休闲娱乐设施，还提 供各种各样的餐厅美食、SPA、SALON等 多方位服务。

A newly developed mega shopping mall, which offers a wide variety of entertainment such as a broadway cinema and indoor ice skating rink.

曲院风荷

中国茶叶博物馆

CHINA NATIONAL TEA MUSEUM

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博物馆位于恬静的茶园，拥有宁静平和的吸 引力。共有5个展厅，为我们描述了茶的历 史和文化。还设有6个不同风格的茶室，供 参观者品尝各茶系的饮茶风味。

Nicely set around the tea plantations, which makes it a tranquil and peaceful attraction. It depicts the history of tea civilization and offers a quiet venue for tea tasting.

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印象西湖的音乐由日本音乐家喜多郎担纲， 张靓颖主唱，由著名导演张艺谋及其团队联 手打造的山水实景演出，梦幻而又生动地介 绍了杭州的历史和文化。

A light show literally takes place on the West Lake itself, the dreamlike performance vividly presents the history and culture of Hangzhou.

杭州丝绸城 THE SILK MARKET

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杭州著名建筑物之一，共有七层，是游人 登高览胜的绝佳之地，在这里更能欣赏到 西湖的旖旎风光。城隍庙在中国人 的想象中，更像是一个天堂 里的建筑。

The seven storey building stands on the peak by the West Lake and the pavilion looks exactly like a building in paradise in every Chinese's imagination.

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杭州因生产优质丝绸而闻名。杭州丝 绸城经营各种真丝面料、丝绸服装、丝织 工艺品及各类纺织品，不管是高质量真丝 还是商店里的人造丝制品，在 这里都可以还价。

Hangzhou is well known for producing excellent silks.

Either it is an artificial silk at the silk market or the high quality ones at a department store, be ready to bargain.

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岳王庙是为了纪念著名的民族英雄岳飞 （公元1103年-1142年）而修建的。奸臣 秦桧污蔑岳飞谋反，将其下狱，而岳飞也 最终被宋高宗以莫须有的罪 名毒害致死，直到21年 后才得以昭雪。

Yue Fei (1103 – 1142 AD), a famous national hero general, died of poisoning in his imprisonment as a result of false frame by Qin Hui. He was exonerated 21 years later. This shrine was built in his memory.

灵隐寺 LINGYIN TEMPLE

灵隐字面意义为灵魂隐藏。灵隐寺建于 公元326年，位于西湖西面的灵隐山山 麓，共由55座建筑群组成。灵隐寺也是 中国最大的、最著名的佛教古寺之一。

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Literally translated as Temple of the Soul Retreat, it consists of 55 buildings completed in AD326.

It is one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China.

黄龙体育中心 THE YELLOW DRAGON STADIUM

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HUQINGYUTANGTCM MUSEUM

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始建于1929年，原名为“西湖博物 馆”，馆藏了一百多万件珍贵的文物。它 是中国最主要的博物馆之一，坐落在风景 如画的西湖畔。

始建于1878年，是中国唯一一座国家级 中医药博物馆。博物馆在庆余堂古建筑群 的基础上修建，创始人胡雪岩被誉为“中 药之王”。

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Found in 1929, the museum displays over a million treasured cultural relics. It is a major museum in China and located by the picturesque West Lake.

黄龙体育中心位于杭州的北部，可容纳约 60,000名观众，于2000年10月起正式启用。 整个体育中心耗资1亿6千万人民币， 它也是浙江绿城足球俱乐部的主场。

Located in the N. of Hangzhou, seats 60,000 fans, It was put into service in Oct. 2000. It was constructed at a cost of 160 million RMB, Home to the Hangzhou, Zhejiang Greentown Football Club.

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湖滨国际名品街位于西湖东侧的湖滨路步 行街，这里汇聚了国际一线知名品牌。

Hu Bin Int’l Boutique Compound is located at the side of the famous West Lake. There have top International brands such as DOLCE & GABBANA, GIORGIO ARMANI, AMARNI CASA, HERMES, Ferrari, OMEGA, and DIOR.

Est in 1878, the only state-level Chinese medicine museum in China. Housed in the restored ancient structure - Hu Qing Yu Tang. The founder Hu Xue yan was regarded as the King of Chinese Medicine.

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坐落于浙江省杭州市区西部，距西湖 仅5公里。西溪国家湿地公园是一个集城市 湿地、农耕湿地、文化湿地于一体的国家 湿地公园。

Located in the west of Hangzhou City, only 5 kilometers away from the West Lake. Xixi National Wetland Park is integrating urban, agricultural and cultural wetlands.

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A ROAD OF INNOVATION, STARTUPS, & COMMUNITY

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hen it comes to innovation, here at nihub Innovation Center we like to think we know a thing or two. If you asked for our two cents on the topic, we'd say innovation is everywhere.

With that said, of course, some places tend to support it more than others.

For us, China(particularly Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province) was a clear winner when it came to choosing a place where innovation is not only thriving naturally, but is also strongly supported by both local and international players.

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Thus we created nihub Innovation Center, with the aim to help foreign startups and innovators scale their businesses in China. Simple.

Or so it may seem at least. When it comes down to it though, innovation is a tough and rocky road. Today, we want to take you all on a quick trip down that road to illustrate exactly how an innovation center works to facilitate innovation, scale projects, and create an ecosystem around entrepreneurship.

We mentioned last time about our slogan, it's all about ni. This is indeed due to the obvious fact that without the lot of you there would be no innovation to facilitate or scale.

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The problem that so many would-be entrepreneurs face is that innovation is not inherently profitable, nor oriented to a feasible business model. This is where we come in.

Through a variety of workshops, training courses, and collaborations, nihub works day in and out to facilitate creators in their founding from concept and project to startup and registered business.

How many times a day do you hear the word "startup?" At least in China, we're sure it's at least in the double digits. The world is full of hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of startups and eager entrepreneurs

attempting to go from startup to scale-up.

Our main priority at nihub is the help with this process. To take Company X from a Dutch, German, British, or American startup, to a Chinese (and global) company.

By means of investment procurement via local VCs and funds and operational services, your startup today can make the fundamental transition from startup to scale-up in the blink of an eye.

So you've perfected your business model, raised funding, grown your team, and marketed your business. What now?

As a scale-up company, the worries that

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At nihub, we believe amongst all the necessities to create, develop, and maintain a thriving business, there's something that stands out above the rest: an ecosystem.

A community of support networks, influence, and partners all working together towards each others success.

Through consistent community networking, foreign delegations & ecosystem visits, corporate innovation projects, and government meetups & keynotes, working to build a community and ecosystem around innovation is perhaps the single most important necessity for startups to scale-up and succeed, especially in a foreign market.

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Ban Lan Gen 板蓝根

Yu Zhu 玉竹

Chen Pi 陈皮

Xing Ren 杏仁

Tao Jiao 桃胶

Bei Sha Shen 北沙参

For a foreigner, Traditional Chinese Medicine can seem a daunting subject: part art, part science. In order to de-mystify the topic, with the help of Fu Hai Tang 福海堂 Jordan Coates has brought together some of the most common Chinese herbs. After reading a little about how they are used and what benefits they can bring, hopefully you will have the courage to go out and try some for yourself.

Bei Sha Shen 北沙参 Glehnia Root

Nan Xing 南杏 Chinese Southern Almond

There are two types of Sha Shen- Bei (North) and Nan (South). Thriving in cooler climates, Bei Sha Shen grows widely across Northern China and Inner Mongolia and is more commonly used than its southern counterpart. This root should be cooked in boiling water to make tea or soup, which can then be drunk. Among the effects, it is used to moisten the lungs and ease a sore throat.

Traditionally, Chinese almonds are classified into two types: southern ( 南杏 ) and northern ( 北杏 ). While southern kernels are sweet and therefore used in cookery, the northern variety has a more bitter taste and is a common component in Chinese medicine. A traditional dessert made with the southern variety is almond tofu, which helps the lungs and can relieve coughing.

Chen Pi 陈皮 Dried Tangerine Peel Chen Pi is sun-dried tangerine peel, which has a lengthy history within Chinese medicine. Interestingly, the peel is often aged for a stronger effect (the sample picture is 20 years old). Its use can aid the spleen and stomach, by regulating one’s ‘Qi’, or life energy.

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Ban Lan Gen 板蓝根 Isatis Root

Huang Qi 黄芪 Astragalus

Tao Jiao 桃胶 Peach Gum

A component of Chinese Medicine for over two thousand years, Ban Lan Gen is used widely across Chinese households to combat the common cold and other sinus infections. It is often made into a tea with Jin Yin Hua (honeysuckle) to improve the effect.

This herb is well known for its ability to boost the immune system and fight fatigue.

For those feeling run down, a warming cup of astragalus tea can go a long way to help, by providing a revitalising energy lift. This immunity-boosting beverage can be had all year round and could make a good substitute for your morning coffee.

Tao Jiao is also known as ‘teardrops of the peach tree’, since it’s made from resin secreted from the peach tree. First you need to soak the crystals in water, so they soften and expand into a jelly-like substance.

Since the resin itself is tasteless, various ingredients can then be added, such as milk, goji berries, honey, and dates, to make a variety of nourishing desserts. As peach gum contains collagen, which firms and rejuvenates your skin, these desserts are an excellent skin tonic for reducing wrinkles.

Zhi Zi 栀子 Cape Jasmine Cape Jasmine is considered cooling in nature and serves to reduce fevers by cooling down blood temperature.

Zhi Zi is often made into a tea for direct consumption, and can be combined with other herbs to make an enriching natural detox.

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Yu Zhu 玉竹 Solomon’s Seal Rhizome With a taste similar to bamboo shoots, Yu Zhu can be cooked like a vegetable, and combined with other ingredients in soups and broths. This herb is known to cure dryness in the lungs and strengthen the stomach.

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Poem OF THE MONTH

JUST A HUNDRED Was talking to my guy the other day Debating on this life and how we get by Chasing these dreams In the sun Hoping our eyes don’t give out Before our times do That the lives we’re chasing One day become a reality As we find ourselves asking why Doing what we can to get by When you find yourself being The guy everyone knows To always be looking for a yi bai Because it takes 1 hundred To get you from a to b It’s plain to see

This life it be filled with highs and lows something like ecstasy But all I need is 1 hundred Because I’m hungry Insatiable appetite for a feast I am yet to reach Is it cool for me to pretend?

Jumping around Like a headless chicken I swear the way we chase This red money You’d think something Within us is broken But who am I to speak When I find it hard to say With no hesita-tion The means to which it comes to me

By Brine Taz

So can you lend something To keep me float, Help me get by, All I need is a yi bai (100)

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中式餐饮 BBQ 烧烤

Ba Li Lobster • Old Street Barbecue (bā lí lóng xiā • lǎo jiē shāo kǎo) Gate2, Wanda Gold Street Xiangqing Lu (8731-3852) 巴厘龙虾 • 老街烧烤 祥 庆路万达金街2号门

Big Chen Barbecue (dà chén yáng ròu chuàn) Beside Jinyuan Edifice, Wulin Lu (8550-0571) 大陈 羊肉串 武林路锦园大厦旁(教场路口)

Dong Shou Barbecue (dòng shǒu ba) B1, 4th Hubin Yintai 245 Yan’an Lu (8977-9393) 动手吧(湖 滨in77店) 延安路245号湖滨银泰四期B1层(地铁 龙翔桥站B出口)

Eight Color Barbecue (bā sè kǎo ròu) 51 Hubin Lu (8578-7757) 八色烤肉(湖滨店) 湖滨路51号 (近庆春路)

Gobi Barbecue (gē bì tān xiàn kǎo yáng ròu chuàn) At cross-section of Tiyuchang Lu and Wulin Lu (150 8860-4327) 戈壁滩现烤羊肉串(体育

Ren Wu• Hua Jiao Seafood Hotpot (rén wù • huā jiāo hǎi xiān huǒ guō) B157, B1 Hangzhou Building Center Plaza, 11 Wulin Plaza (8606-5777) 仁物 • 花胶海鲜火锅 武林广场11号杭州大厦中央 广场B1层B157商铺

Sit and Forget Lijiang Restaurant (yī zuò yī wàng lì jiāng zhǔ tí cān tīng) NL101, Bldg. 4, Kerry Centre, 385 Yan’an Lu (5610-7266) 一坐一忘 丽江主题餐厅(嘉里中心店) 延安路385号嘉里中 心4幢NL101

Shu Liao Chongqing Hoppot (shǔ liáo zhòng qìng huǒ guō) Queen Park 277 Wulin Lu (8782-0008) 蜀燎重庆火锅(武林店) 武林路277

Tangmen• Jianghu Restaurant (táng mén •jiāng hú jiǔ jiā) 306 3F Bolan Elephant City 294 Wenyi Lu (2802-3107) 唐门•江湖酒家 文一路294

号皇后公园

号铂澜大象城3楼306号

Shui Lin Jian Japanese Buffet Hotpot (shuǐ lín jiān rì shì zì zhù guō wù liào lǐ) 9F, Yintai Mall, Yan’an Lu (8583-6329) 水林间日式自助锅物料理

Wen Xin Shi She (wén xīn shí shě) Room5008 F5 Hangzhou Bldg. 546, Yan’an Lu (8138-3238) 文

(武林银泰店) 延安路银泰百货A馆9楼

心食舍(武林银泰店) 延安路546号杭州百货B馆 5楼5008

Xing Fu Li Beijing Barbecue and Hotpot (xìng fú lǐ wén shuàn wǔ kǎo lǎo běi jīng shuàn guō) 4F, Jiangjin International, 251 Anye Lu (8677-9689)

Xi Bei You Noodle Restaurant (xī bèi yóu miàn cūn) B1, Zone77C Hubin Yintai, 238 Jiefang Lu (0820-7320) 西贝莜面村 解放路238号(湖滨银泰

幸福里文涮武烤老北京涮锅 安业路251号江锦 国际四楼

in77C区负一层)

Local Cuisine 本帮菜 Cai Yun Xuan (cǎi yún xuān) 13 Beishan Lu (8796-4550) 彩云轩 北山路13号（断桥对面） Chang’s Garden (lóu wài lóu) 30 Gushan Lu (8796-9023) 楼外楼(孤山路店) 孤山路30号(近

场路店) 体育场路武林路交叉口机场大巴旁边

平湖秋月)

Hanna Mountain (hàn ná shān) 1FC102 Zone77C3 Hubin Yintai Wushan Lu (8702-2705) 汉

Da Pai Da Traditional Dish (dà pái dà chuán tǒng cài) 41 Xueshi Lu (8805-7737) 大牌大传统

拿山(湖滨银泰新店) 吴山路湖滨银泰in77C3区 1FC102号

菜 学士路41号

Nine Yanger Northwest Barbecue and Dumblings (jiǔ yàng ér • dōng běi shāo kǎo shuǐ jiǎo) 206, 2F, West Lake D11, Wulin Lu (88922512) 九样儿 • 东北烧烤水饺(武林店) 武林路163 号西湖D11食尚城二楼206

Wang Jintumen Barbecue (wáng jì jīn tú mén chuàn kǎo) 101 Baijingfang xiang (8517-3954) 王记金图门串烤(百井坊店) 百井坊巷101号(近 延安路)

West Lake Stove Barbecue (xī hú lú biān •xiān kǎo zhū ròu) B1, Lixing Luxury Plaza, 124 Pinghai Lu (8539-4230) 西湖炉边•鲜烤猪肉(利星店) 平海 路124号利星名品广场B1楼

Zao Chuan Chang Barbecue (zào chuàn chǎng shāo kǎo) 237 Tiancheng Dong Lu (135 67848644) 灶串厂烧烤 天城东路237号

Hotpot 火锅 Chuan Xi Ba Zi Hotpot (chuān xī bà zǐ huǒ guō) 2F, Zone77B Hubin Yintai, Pinghai Lu (8715-6866) 川西坝子火锅(湖滨店) 平海路湖滨银 泰in77B区2层 Fu Kua•Hua Jiao Ji Seafood Hotpot (fú kuā • huā jiāo jī hǎi xiān huǒ guō) 4F, Big City Plaza, 609 Yan’an Lu (8667-6800) 福夸•花胶鸡海鲜火锅( 国大城市广场店) 延安路609号国大城市广场4层

Gang Guan Chang Wu Qu Xiao Jun Gan Strings Hotpot (gāng guǎn chǎng wǔ qū xiǎo jun4 gān huǒ guō chuàn chuàn xiāng) 281 Wulin Lu (8722-8585) 钢管厂五区小郡肝火锅串串 香(皇后公园店) 武林路281号

Grandpa Pan (lǎo yé guō) 902, A Yintai Mall, 530 Yan’an Lu (8583-6328) 老爷锅(武林银泰店) 延安 路530号银泰百货A馆902

Lao Fo Ye Charcoal Frog Hotpot (lǎo fó yé tàn huǒ wā guō) D11, West lake, 155 Wulin Lu (86939527) 老佛爷炭火蛙锅 武林路155号西湖D11 Mi Shi Chaoshan Beef Hotpot (mì shí cháo shàn niú ròu huǒ guō) 166 Huansha Lu (87826211) 秘食潮汕牛肉火锅(湖滨店) 浣纱路166号

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Grandma’s home (wài pó jiā) The Podium Building of Hangzhou Daily Paper, 218 Tiyuchang Lu (8515-7979) 外婆家(杭州杭报店) 体育场路218 号杭州日报大楼裙楼(中河北路口)

Green Tea (lǜ chá cān tīng) 3F, West Lake Yintai, 98 Yanan Nan Lu (8700-2788) 绿茶餐厅(西湖银泰 店) 延安南路98号西湖银泰3楼(近吴山广场) 238 Dadou Lu (8899-8277) 绿茶餐厅 大兜路238号 Hangzhou Restaurant (háng zhōu jiǔ jiā) Building1-3 205 Yanan Lu (8708-7123) 杭州酒家 （延安路店） 延安路205号1-3楼(延安路与邮电 路交叉口) New White Deer (xīn bái lù cān tīng) 5F, Yintai Merchandise West Lake Culture Plaza 487 Zhongshan Bei Lu(8898-7698) 新白鹿餐厅(西湖文 化广场店) 中山北路487号西湖文化广场银泰百货 5楼(近环球中心)

No.23 Qiangmen Cai (23hào qiáng mén cài •lǎo dǐ zǐ háng zhōu wèi) 23 Jietansi Xiang (159 6810-3025) 23号墙门菜•老底子杭州味 戒坛寺 巷23号 Old mans sautéed shrimp (lǎo tóu ér yóu bào xiā) Building A Wanhua Wulin Business Edifice, 25 Jietansi Xiang(8515-1117) 老头儿油爆虾(武林店)戒 坛寺巷25号万华武林商务大厦A座 Tian Lun Li Restaurant (tiān lún lǐ cān tīng) 1F, Bldg. 7, Xixi New Plaza, 550 Xixi Road (8106-0001) 天伦里餐厅 西溪路550号西溪新座7号楼1楼东边

Other Restaurants 其它餐馆 7017 Restaurant (7017 wèi dào gōng chǎng) 68 Tonghe Lu (8806-7017) 7017味道工厂(中财店) 通和路68号

A Wa Shan Zhai (ā wǎ shān zhài) 2F, Bldg. 4, Xingguang International Plaza, 228 Jiangnan dadao (8709-2520) 阿瓦山寨(星光广场店) 江南大 道228号星光国际广场一期4号楼2层

Meng Ke Han Restaurant (méng kě hàn tè sè cān tīng) Rm. 306, Bldg. 3, Hangzhou Yin, 2030 Jianghui Lu (8524-5685) 蒙可汗特色餐厅 江晖路 2030号杭州印3楼306号(钱江龙对面)

Yu Man Tang Chuan Restaurant (yú mǎn táng chuān cài guǎn) 12 Baijingfang Xiang(8515-8619) 渝满堂川菜馆 百井坊巷12号

Yu You Yu Xiang (yú yǒu yú xiāng) 345 Wenshan Lu(8607-9181) 渔有鱼香 文三路345号 Yun Ji Yun Gui Yunnan Restaurant (yún jì yún guì fēng wèi cān tīng) L5-26 Longhubin Sky Street at cross-section of Jianghan Lu and Yueming Lu (8703-3412) 雲季云贵风味餐厅(滨

Lu (Westlake Cultural Square Exit C) 只纯素食餐厅 中山中路现代城建大厦一层

ZhuYuanSu (zhú yuán sù) 185 Lingyin Tianzhu Lu (Lingyin Temple Entrance) 竺源素 灵隐天竺路 186号（灵隐寺大门口）

INTERNATIONAL

国际料理

Brunch 早午餐

Brunch 304 104, Building 4, Kerry Centre (177 6707-3314) Brunch 304 嘉里中心 4 幢 104 号

Café 咖啡 Weekend Coffee 127 Jianguo Bei Lu (189 66164262) 下城区建国北路127号

French 法国 Carbon (Carbon běi shān shí hào fǎ guó cān tīng) 10 Beishan Lu (8796-8775) 北山十号法国餐 厅 北山路10号

Chinchin Buliding 66, Dongxinhechuang Park, 139 Liuhe Lu (8605-5513) 留和路139号东信和 创园66座

江龙湖天街店) 江汉路与月明路交叉口龙湖滨江 天街5L-26

La Villa Restaurant Zixuan resort,1 Bapanling Lu (8796-6528) 八盘岭路1号 紫萱度假村

Teahouses 茶室

PAPAGAYO (pà pà jiā yuē cān tīng) 4 QingZhiWu, Yugu Lu (8703-9803) 帕帕家约餐厅

Chenghuangge Teahouse (chéng huáng gé chá lóu) 3 Wushan(8703-9698) 城隍阁茶楼 吴 山3号

Hu Pan Ju Teahouse (hú pàn jū chá lóu) 1 shengtang Scenic Spot (8702-0701) 湖畔居茶楼

青芝坞路4-1号

Xilaideng (xī xī xǐ lái dēng sà tíng fǎ cān tīng) 1F Xilaideng Hotel, Zijingang Lu (8500-2222) 西溪 喜来登萨婷法餐厅 紫金港路 喜来登酒店1楼

圣塘景区1号

German 德国

Hua Hai Yuan Teahouse (huá hǎi yuán chá lóu) 36 Xixihe Xia (183 6718-0353) 华海源茶楼 西 溪河下36号

Falco’s German Bar (hǎi màn dà shū) 88 Xiangyuan Lu (8665-2638) 海曼大叔 祥园路88号

No Rain Teahouse (wèi yǔ chá lóu) 92 Dadou Lu (8803-8855) 未雨茶楼 大兜路92号 Qingteng Teahouse (qīng téng chá guǎn) 583 Fengqi Lu (8506-0909) 青藤茶馆 凤起路583号 San Qing Cha Xu Tea House (sān qīng chá xù yì shù chá guǎn) Rm. 208, Bldg. A, Runheyada International 1750 Jianghong Lu (5669-3737) 三 清茶叙艺术茶馆 江虹路1750号润和信雅达国际 A幢208室

（星巴克斜对面，N座1楼）

Paulaner Brauhuaus (bǎo lā nà) 4F, 1157 Shangcheng, 77 Zhongshan Zhong Lu (56668229) 保拉纳 中山南路77号尚城1157利星2期 四楼

Global Cuisine 无国籍料理 Element Fresh (xīn yuán sù) S37, B1, Mix C Mall, 701 Fuchun Lu (8669-8130) 新元素 富春路701号 万象城B1层B1S37号商铺

号(靠近断桥)

Gatto Matto (yě miāo pī sà) 104 Huaxing Chuangye Mansion, Huanggushan Heng Lu (87332082) 野喵披萨 黄姑山横路华星创业大厦104店

West Lake Hotel• Lakeside Teahouse (xī hú guó bīn guǎn •hú pàn chá jū) 18 Yangongdi Inside the West Lake Hotel (8797-9889) 西湖国宾

385号杭州嘉里中心3栋L137A

Wan Hu Lou Teahouse (wàng hú lóu chá shì) 2-3 Beishan Jie (8515-5843) 望湖楼茶室 北山街2-3

馆•湖畔茶居 杨公堤18号西湖国宾馆内

Ya Ye Ji Teahouse (yǎ yè jí chá xué táng) 66 Jiangjun Lu(8706-4525) 雅叶集茶学堂 将军路 66号

Blue Frog (lán wā) L137A, Bldg.3 Hangzhou Karry Centre, 385 Yan’an Lu (8665-7058) 蓝蛙 延安路 Osteria Pelacanus (tí hú) 3-5 Huanggushan Lu (177 5717-3631) 鹈鹕 黄姑山路3-5号 Wade’s (Wulin Branch) (wèi dé) 3F, Hangzhou Xiecheng, 163 Wulin Lu (8701-1778) 味德 武林路

Yin Hu Shang Yue Teahouse (yǐn hú shàng yuè chá guǎn) 188-277 Wulin Lu (153 9704-0116) 隐湖

163号杭州鞋城3楼

Vegetarian & Vegan 素食

51NB (51NB rì běn shāo kǎo jū jiǔ wū) 2F Building G, Xixi Valley, 80 Zixia Street (189 6990-2080) 51NB日本烧烤居酒屋 紫霞街80号 西

上悦茶馆 武林路277号-188号

The Lakeside Veggie (lín hú sù shí tīng) Inside Liucheng Lu, Scholar Bridge 1, Nanshan Lu 临湖素 食 南山路学士桥一号柳铖道内

Zhi Chun Su Shi Restaurant (zhī chún sù shí cān tīng ) 1F, Xiandai Building, Zhongshan Zhong

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Japanese 日本

溪谷G座2楼

LINKS (LINKS rì shì liào lǐ) Buliding G, Wanke centre (133 3607-1498) 日式料理 万科中心G座

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广告 Liubenmu (liù běn mù rì běn liào lǐ) Room 1382, Buliding 3, Golden Street Meidi (180 5878-5580) 六本目日本料理 金街美地3号楼138-2号

Nasibi (nà sī bǐ rì běn liào lǐ) 4F Shimaojunlan restaurant, 122 Shuguang Lu (8796-9826) 纳思比 日本料理 曙光路122号 世贸君澜饭店四楼

Niujiang (niú jiàng rì běn liào lǐ) 247 Chongren Lu, near the west tea (8799-8703) 牛匠日本料理炭

Fengqi Lu (6888-6387) 萨瓦迪泰国餐厅 凤起路 555号杭州温德姆至尊豪廷大酒店2楼

BARS & NIGHTLIFE

酒吧 & 夜生活

火烤肉 崇仁路247号 西茶旁

1999 Pub (1999 jiǔ ba) 87 Nanshan Lu (81600066) 19:00pm - 2:00am 1999酒吧 南山路87号

Yi yi (yì yī rì běn liào lǐ) 12 Shangmanjuelong Lu (8693-2259) 鮨一日本料理 上满觉陇路12号

东环城路 85号

Yongle (yǒng lè rì běn liào lǐ) 1F, Buliding6, Laiyinjuzhen International, the intersecting of Fengtan Lu and Yuhangtang Lu (8889-1080) 永乐 日本料理 丰潭路与余杭塘路交叉口莱茵矩阵国 际6号楼1层

Zayagan (zhá yǎ 。yuán) 302 Zhongshan Zhong Lu (153 9708-2509) 札雅。元 中山中路302号

Indian 印度 Chak De Indian Cricket Restaurant (chá kě dé yìn dù cān tīng) 183 Xinyifang Commercial Street (133 0651-5830) 查可得印度餐厅 信义坊 商街183号 Pita's & Tika's (Longhu) (zhōng dōng hé yìn dù fēng wèi cān tīng ) 217, 2F, LongFor Paradise Walk, 1515 Jianghan Lu, Binjiang (8538-6691) 中 东和印度风味餐厅 江汉路1515号龙湖天街铂金岛 商业街2楼217

Aurora Cocktail Lounge 85 East Huancheng Lu College Bar (kā lè jí) 4 Lanjiwan, Yugu Lu (87399817) 咖叻吉 玉古路青芝坞兰家湾4号 East River Tap Room (dōng hé Taproom) 238 Zhongshan Zhong Lu (8675-9199) 东河Taproom 中山中路238-1号（近地铁1号线定安路A出口）

G-Plus 169 Qingchun Lu 尚城区 庆春路169号 Hops (xǐ pí HOPS shì jiè jīng niàng yōu xuǎn cān ba) 9 Wulin Lu (182 6800-6936) 喜啤HOPS世 界精酿优选餐吧 武林路9号

Angelo’s (ài jiā lù) 1L, Buliding 7,Tianhongjunyi, the intersection of Dongxindadao and Liuhe Lu (8139-3788) 意大利西餐厅 东信大道与六和路交叉 路口天鸿君邑小区 7号楼 1层

Carbon (mó kǎ duō) Room 123 ,Buliding D,Wulin square, Miduqiao Lu (8190-5656) 莫卡哆意大利 餐厅 密渡桥路 武林广场1号杭州大厦购物城D座 1层D123号

沙大道560号金沙天街5楼

Mexican 墨西哥 Panchos (mò xī gē cān tīng) 168 Huaxing Lu (8512-1219) 墨西哥餐厅 华星路168号

Steak 牛排 Outback Steakhouse（Kerry Centre) (ào bài kè) L223-224, Building 3 Kerry Centre, 385 Yanan Lu (8806-3163) 澳拜客 延安路385号嘉里中心3 幢L223-223号

Cru Steak House (JW bā fáng ) 2F J W Marriot Hotel Hangzhou, 28 Hushu Nan Lu (8578-8888 ext. 6337) JW 扒房 湖墅南路28号JW万豪酒 店2楼

Sawasdee Thai Restaurant (sà wǎ dí tài guó cān tīng) 2F, Wyndham Grand Plaza Royale, 555

Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden (qǔ yuàn fēng hé) 89 Beishan Lu 曲院风荷 北山路 89号

China National Silk Museum (zhōng guó sī chóu bó wù guan) 73-1 Yuhuangshan Lu (87062129) 中国丝绸博物馆 玉皇山路73-1号 Dream of the tiger spring (hǔ pǎo mèng quán) 39 Hupao Lu 虎跑梦泉 虎跑路39号

Sunny and Rainy Views from the Lakeside (hú bīn qíng yǔ) 250 Nanshan Lu 湖滨晴雨 南 山路250号

Temple to Yu Qian (yú qiān cí) 161 Santaishan Lu (8796-2534) 于谦祠 三台山路161号 The Yellow Dragon Cave (huáng lóng dòng) Shuguang Lu (8797-2468) 黄龙洞 69 曙光路69号 Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon (sān tán yìn yuè) 1 Longjing Lu 三潭印月 龙井路1号 Tomb of Wu Song (wǔ sōng mù) Beishan Lu 武 松墓 北山路

Evening bell at Nanping hill (nán píng wǎn zhōng) 55Nanshan Lu (8717-9603) 南屏晚钟 南

West lake (xī hú) 1 Longjing Lu (8717-9617) 西

Late Market Building 2, Chenghexia, 6 Fengqi Lu (151 5806-0898) Late Market 风起路城河 Mill 77 Yile Lu (8891-2175) (close to West Wen’er Lu) 7pm - 2am 益乐路77号(近文二西路) Mislead (wù dǎo jiǔ ba) 168 Baoshu Lu (153 9701-7157) 误导酒吧 保俶路168号

山路55号

湖 龙井路1号

Wu Yun mountain (wǔ yún shān) 6 Wuyundong Lu (8608-6364) 五云山 五云东路6号

馆 南复路60号

Guo’s Villa (guō zhuāng) 28 Yanggongdi (87986026) 郭庄 杨公堤28号 Hangzhou botanical garden (háng zhōu zhí wù yuán) 1 Taoyuanling (8796-1904) 杭州植物

Old Captain Lounge Bar (lǎo chuán zhǎng) 113 Shuguang Lu (8603-5510) 老船长酒吧 曙光

Hangzhou flower nursery (háng zhōu huā pǔ) 14 Xishan Lu (8796-9691) 杭州花圃 西山路14号

园 桃源岭1号

Huagang Park (huā gǎng gōng yuán) 10 Yanggongdi (8796-3033) 花港公园 杨公堤10号

啤教授手工啤酒 建国路475号（滨河广场楼上近 建国北路必胜客旁）

King Qian’s temple (qián wáng cí) 11 Qianwangci Lu 钱王祠 钱王祠路11号

Shares Bar Room 203 2F Gemini Mantion, 1785 Jianghan Lu 17:00pm - 01:30am 江汉路1785号国

Leifeng pagoda (léi fēng tǎ) 15 Nanshan Lu (8798-2111) 雷峰塔 南山路15号

际网新大厦2楼203室

Socia10 (Socia10 yīn lè jiǔ ba) 173 Yugu Lu (8817-1891) Socia10音乐酒吧 玉古路173号-3 SOS Club 3/F, Huanglong Hengli Mansion, 5 Huanglong Lu (5683-6688) 20:00pm – 5:00am 黄

Lingyin Temple (líng yǐn sì) 1 Fayunnong (87968665) 灵隐寺 法云弄1号 Long bridge (cháng qiáo gōng yuán) 35 Nanshan Lu 长桥公园 南山路35号

龙路5号 黄龙恒励大厦3楼

Meijiawu (méi jiā wù) 7Yunqi Lu 梅家坞 云栖

Live Music 现场音乐

路7号

9Club (jiǔ qiú huì) 2F, South Building, City Life Square, 262 Wantang Lu (8106-0813) 酒球会 万塘 路262号万糖汇城市生活广场南楼2楼

Eudora Station (yì duō ruì zhàn xī cān tīng) 101-7 Nanshan Lu (8791-4760) 亿多瑞站西餐厅 南 山路101-7号

JZ Club (huáng lóu) 6 Liuying Lu (8702-8298) 黄 楼 柳营路6号 中山南路77号313室

Mao Livehouse 3F, Shangcheng 1157, 77 Zhongshan Nan Lu (8783-5787) 中山南路77号尚

Xiling Seal-Engravers’Society (xī líng yìn shè) 31 Gushan Lu 西泠印社 孤山路31号 Yue Fei’s Temple (yuè wáng miào) 80 Beishan Lu (8796-9670) 岳王庙 北山路80号

WHERE TO STAY

住宿

5 Stars 五星 Bantan Tree Anji (ān jí yuè róng zhuāng) Baimu Avenue, Baishui Bay Village, Anji Town (589-1818) 安吉悦榕庄 安吉县天荒坪镇白水湾 村百亩弄

Club Med Joyview (ClubMed ān jí dù jiǎ cūn) 1888 Qingyuan Lu, Anji Town (589-8888) ClubMed 安吉度假村 安吉县灵峰街道清远路1888号

DoubleTree by Hilton Hangzhou (háng zhōu hé dá xī ěr dùn yì lín jiǔ diàn) 600 Jinsha Avenue, Jianggan District (8989-8888) 杭州和达希 尔顿逸林酒店 江干区金沙大道600号

Melting Snow at Broken Bridge (duàn qiáo cán xuě) 1 Longjing Lu 断桥残雪 西湖 龙井路1号

Four Seasons Hotel Hangzhou at West Lake (háng zhōu xī zǐ hú sì jì jiǔ diàn) 5 Lingyin Lu (8829-8888) 杭州西子湖四季酒店 灵隐路5号

Museum of Chinese Indian Studies (zhōng guó yìn xué bó wù guan) 10 Hougushan Lu (8799-4193) 中国印学博物馆 后孤山路10号

Hangzhou Qianxi Vacation Hotel (háng zhōu qiān xǐ dù jiǎ jiǔ diàn) 15 Jiuxi Lu (8761-3666) 杭

Nine creeks in misty forest (jiǔ xī yān shù) Jiuxi Lu 九溪烟树 九溪路 Orioles singing in the willows (liǔ làng wén yīng) 87 Nanshan Lu 柳浪闻莺 南山路87号 Precious stone hill floating in rosy clouds (bǎo shí liú xiá) 22 Zhaoqing si li jie (8717-9603) 宝石流霞 昭庆寺里街22号

州千禧度假酒店 九溪路15号

Hangzhou Xixi Sheraton Vacation Hotel (háng zhōu xī xī xǐ lái dēng dù jiǎ dà jiǔ diàn) 21 Zijingang Lu (8500-2222) 杭州西溪喜来登度假 大酒店 紫金港路21号

Hangzhou Yi Hotel (háng zhōu yì jiǔ diàn) 198 Hushuan Lu (8809-9999) 杭州逸酒店 湖墅 南路198号

ENJOY PIZZA&KEBAB

城1157利星3楼

路5-1号

Guan Yao Museum (nán sòng guān kū bó wù guan) 60 Nansong Lu (8608-3990) 南宋官窟博物

Mora Whisky & Cocktails (mò lā jiǔ ba) 145 Jiangnan Avenue, Binjiang (137 3804-4196) 2pm 2am 莫拉酒吧 滨江江南大道145号

Loopy Rm. 313, 77 Zhongshan Nan Lu (5610-7080)

Thai 泰国

Baochu pagoda (bǎo chù tǎ) Baochu Lu (87996663) 保俶塔 保俶路

Spring Dawn at Su Causeway (sū dī chūn xiǎo) 1 Longjing Lu 苏堤春晓 龙井路1号

井路 148号

Professor P (pí jiāo shòu shǒu gōng pí jiǔ) 465 Jianguo Lu, above Binhe Square (132 9675-0921)

Petaloso (luó sòng) 5F Jinsha Street,560 Jinshadadao (138 6866-8289) 罗颂意大利餐厅 金

Bamboo-lined path at Yunqi (yún qī zhú jìng) 8 Yunqi Lu 云栖竹径 云栖路8号

Solitary Hill (gū shān gōng yuán) 3 Gushanbei Lu (8717-9603) 孤山公园 孤山北路 3号

Joy Bar (jiǔ yǐn) 5 Haiguan Lu (158 2121-5580) 7pm - 2am 酒隐 海关路5号 87 Nanshan Lu (158 2121 5580) 7pm - 3am 南山路87号

路113号

58号 Yeah街 C117号

Bai dike (bái dī) 1 Gushanhoushan Lu (87996663) 白堤 孤山后山路1号

Six harmonies pagoda (liù hé tǎ) 16 Zhijiang Lu (8659-1401) 六和塔 之江路16号

Viewing Fish at flower harbor (huā gǎng guān yú) 5-1 Xishan Lu (8796-3033) 花港观鱼 西山

La Giara (kǎ luò) Room 091-092, Building F, Yintai city, Fuqiang Lu (87616211) 卡洛意大利餐厅 富强 NEW BERE (xīn bèi lè) 117 Building C,Yeah Street, 58 Lishui Lu (2803-1623) 新贝乐意大利餐厅 丽水路

Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake (píng hú qiū yuè) 1 Longjing Lu 平湖秋月龙井路1号

Prince Bay Park (tài zǐ wān gōng yuán) Nanshan Lu (8796-3701) 太子湾公园 南山路5-1号

Enjoying tea at dragon well (lóng jǐng wèn chá) 148 Longjing Lu (8778-8585) 龙井问茶 龙

Fei Zi (fēi zī yì dà lì cān tīng) Room 326, 380 Fengtan Lu (8761-6227) 菲滋丰潭路380号3楼326

路 银泰城F座1-091-092

SIGHTS 景点

H Lounge (xī lā jiǔ ba) 7 Paomachang Lane (8880-9701) 7pm - 2am 西拉酒吧 跑马场路7巷

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Boyuexuan Edifice 1870 Binsheng Lu (8880-2800)

Wahaha Bilingual School Hangzhou (háng zhōu wa hā hā shuāng yǔ xué xiào) 5 Yaojiang Lu, Shangcheng District (8780-1933) 杭州哇哈哈双 语学校 上城区姚江路5号

Kindergartens 幼儿园 Hangzhou Victoria Kindergarten (háng zhōu wéi duō lì yà yòu ér yuán) Honghui Lu, Xiaoshan District (8351-5277) 杭州维多利亚幼儿园 萧山区 弘慧路延伸段众安景海湾内

万豪 安吉县环城南路1号

巴帝健身私教工作室(滨江星光店) 滨盛路1870号 新世界铂悦轩大厦2116室

JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou (háng zhōu JWwàn háo jiǔ diàn) 28 Hushu South Lu, Gongshu District (8578-8888) 杭州JW万豪酒店 拱

C-M Fitness Sports Concept Museum (C-M Fitness yùn dòng gài niàn guǎn) R605 Hengxin Edifice 588 Jiangnandadao (8537-0490) C-M

Wesley School (wèi sī lǐ yòu ér yuán) 269 Gongfa Lu, Gongshu District (8882-880) 卫斯理幼

墅区湖墅南路28号

Fitness 运动概念馆 江南大道588号恒鑫大厦605

Shangri-la Hotel Hangzhou (háng zhōu xiāng gé lǐ lā fàn diàn) 78 Beishan Lu (8797-7951) 杭州

CrossFit Unicorn (qí lín zōng hé xùn liàn guǎn) Huaicheng Sports Center Huaide Jie (8779-7269)

MEDICAL 医疗

香格里拉饭店 北山路78号(近岳庙)

麒麟综合训练馆 怀德街怀诚体育运动中心

Sofitel Westlake Hotel Hangzhou (háng zhōu suǒ fēi tè xī hú dà jiǔ diàn) 333 West Lake Dadao (870-75858) 杭州索菲特西湖大酒店 西湖

CrossFit Xihu R167 B1 Hubing Yintai 245 Yan’an Lu (137 3502-4354) 湖滨银泰店 延安路245号湖滨

大道333号

Sheraton Grand Hangzhou Wetland Park Resort (háng zhōu xī xī huā jiān tang) Entrance of Tianmushan Lu Wuchangdadao Xixishidi Longshezui (8873-0606) 杭州西溪花间堂 天目山 路五常大道西溪湿地龙舌嘴入口(印象城对面)

Yellow Dragon Restaurant (huáng lóng fàn diàn) Intersection of Hangda Lu 120 Shuguang Lu (8799-8833) 黄龙饭店 曙光路120号杭大路口 (近杭大路)

Hostel 客栈

Hospitals 医院

银泰B区地下一层167室

EP Fitness Club• Epoch Fit (EP jiàn shēn jù lè bù •Epoch Fit) 2242-2248 Binsheng Lu (8510-7167) EP健身俱乐部•Epoch Fit 滨盛路 2242-2248号

HT Fitness Studio (HT jiàn shēn gōng zuò shì) R1601 F16 B2 Hexinyada International Anye Lu (8663-5399) HT健身工作室 安业路润和信雅达国 际2幢16层1601室

Leti Fitness (lè tǐ jiàn shēn) F10 Big City Plaza 609 Yan’an Lu (8776-6716) 乐体健身(国大店)延安 路609号国大城市广场10楼

Bikery (bài kè lǐ mín sú) 51 Shangchengdai, Zhuantang Jiedao (137 7065-4953) 拜客里民俗 杭

Reebok 1030 CrossFit A304 L3 Yuanyang Ledigang 58 Lishui Lu (5626-0377) 远洋乐堤港店

州市西湖区转塘街道，上城埭51号

丽水路58号远洋乐堤港三楼A304

RECREATION

Shushibao Fitness Center (shū shì bǎo jiàn shēn zhōng xīn) F4 1st Starlight International Plaza 228 Jiangnandadao (2898-2222) 舒适堡健

休闲娱乐

儿园 拱墅区工发路269号

Hangzhou International School (háng zhōu guó jì xué xiào ) Founded in 2002, HIS is an IB World School that offers the expatriate community in Hangzhou an inclusive international experience and curriculum (Early Years to Grade 12) based on the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. HIS is the first and only international school in Hangzhou that is fully accredited by an international accrediting association and authorized by the IB. The school currently serves 650+ students from over 50 nationalities.

Graduates attend prestigious universities throughout the world. admissions@his-china. org, www.his-china.org. 78 Dongxin Ave, Binjiang District (8669-0045) 杭州国际学校 滨江区东信 大道78号

International Healthcare Services of Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital (shào yì fū yī yuàn guó jì mén zhěn) 11F, Tower II, 3 Qingchun Dong Lu (8600-6118) 邵逸夫医院国际门诊 庆春东路3号 2幢11层

No.7 People Hospital (dì qī rén mín yī yuàn) 305 Tianmushan Lu (8512-1914) 第七人民医院 天 目山路305号附近

No.117 Liberation Army Hospital (jiě fàng jun1 dì 117yī yuàn) 14 Lingyin Lu (8734-8500) 解 放军第117医院 灵隐路14号

Red Cross Hospital (hóng shí zì huì yī yuàn) 84-86 Xinhua Lu (5610-9999) 红十字会医院新华 路84-86号

Shulan (Hangzhou) Hospital (shù lán háng zhōu yī yuàn) 848 Dongxin Lu, Xiacheng District (400-103-9999) 树兰杭州医院 下城区东新路848号 Zhejiang Hospital (zhè jiāng yī yuàn) 12 Lingying Lu (8798-7373) 浙江医院 灵隐路12号 Zhejiang University Hospital (zhè dà yī yuàn) Zhiquang Lu (8795-3120) 浙大医院 知泉路

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Dental Clinics 齿科 Baibo Dental Clinics (bài bó kǒu qiāng) 1881 Binsheng Lu (8504-9777) 拜博口腔(滨江店)滨盛 路1881号

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Closely tied with the Wellington College in England, and with sister international schools in Tianjin and Shanghai, WCIH provides the high-quality international education that has become synonymous with the Wellington College name. A wide range of academic and co-curricular activities are supported by state-of-the-art custom built facilities. For Admissions: 8239-6366 or admissions.wcih@wellingtoncollege.cn. 2399 Xuezhi Lu, Xiaoshan District 杭州惠灵顿外籍人员 子女学校 萧山区学知路2399号

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Kewa Dental Clinics (kē wǎ chǐ kē) L6-19 Fushi Center 228 Xinye Lu (400-606-0222) 科瓦齿科 新 业路228号来福士中心L6-19号

Qier Dental Clinics (qí ěr kǒu qiāng zhèng jī zhōng xīn) Civil Aviation Building 2 392 Tiyuchang Lu (8530-5080) 齐尔口腔正畸中心 体育 场路392号民航大厦2楼

Surgery Clinics 医学美容 Hangzhou Jinggang Beauty Clinics (háng zhōu jìng gǎng yī liáo měi róng) 508-1 Yan’an Lu (400 087 6600-0325) 杭州静港医疗美容 延安 路508-1号

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MyLike Beauty Clinics (MYLIKEháng zhōu měi lái yī liáo měi róng yī yuàn) Meilai Edifice 333 Moganshan Lu (150 5819-2199) MYLIKE杭州美 莱医疗美容医院 莫干山路333号美莱大厦

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The Environment: Friend or Foe? Tips for Breathing Pure Air Working with Design in Mind

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The Environment, a Friend or a Foe?

by Adina 邱天美

As soon as people hear the word "environment", the first thing they usually think about is pollution or the lack of clean air, especially in China. However, as an environmental psychologist, I tend to understand the environment as the space we are in and the people that we are surrounded by at a given time. With this in mind, our home, school, workplace etc are all environments that influence our behavior more than we are aware of.

who are currently studying English.

Many people think that studying a language is very hard, but the space we decide to study in has a very big impact on our study outcomes. As a matter of fact, a proper physical environment can increase learning outcomes up to 25%, thus next time you face difficulties learning English, just take a closer look at the space you are in. What environmental factors should you look at?

If it's the first time you hear about environmental psychology, no worries!

You are not the only one. Very few people are actually aware of this broad, yet very important field. In simple words, environmental psychology looks at how our behavior influences and is influenced by space. In other words, everything we do is space related, whether we do it alone or with others, thus the space and the people around us will influence our behavior. Starting from this idea, we can separate the environment into two parts: physical (space) and social (people).

Environmental psychology has broad implications, but for the sake of clarity, in this article I will focus on the physical learning environment to emphasize its influence on our learning outcomes, more specifically in relation to language learning, given the amount of Chinese people

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Furniture Sitting in comfortable and soft chairs will make you want to spend longer time in that classroom. However, hard and uncomfortable chairs will make you involuntarily lose your patience.

As a consequence, our attention span is reduced, thus not being able to fully focus, nor remember new English words. It becomes even more disturbing once back pain starts to kick in, as it won't only make you want to get out of that classroom faster, but it will also ruin your mood for the rest of the day.

Layout Desks of more than two people arranged in rows in a classroom, will put you into the listening mood, not the interaction mood. If you are sitting on the side and your colleagues in the middle of the row need to go out of the classroom, they will disturb you, thus make you lose focus on the lesson. Once your attention is lost, it will be very difficult to continue

following the teacher's ideas, thus your learning outcome has been already compromised.

However, a cluster type arrangement of tables (students facing each other) will make you more willing to interact with others and encourage to better cooperate in group work. When you are trying to improve your English speaking, this is definitely the type of layout that you should be looking for.

Color Vivid colors in a classroom will keep you awake and help you keep your mind focused on the lesson. As

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an example, research shows that blue helps increase the ability to concentrate, while purple encourages cooperation. Classrooms painted in very pale colors (e.g. grey, white, beige etc) will negatively influence your ability to focus and make you feel distracted and sleepy, unable to focus on the tasks at hand. For more info about colors and mood, you can do some research on the psychology of colors.

Temperature When talking about temperature, it is very difficult to point out the perfect temperature for maximizing learning outcomes, as different people perceive temperature differently, depending on which geographical area they grew up in. However, it is worth pointing that if you feel too cold or too hot in a classroom, that feeling will inhibit your brain activity, thus trying to attend a lesson in such conditions is a waste of time and resources.

It is also worth mentioning that people's perceptions about hot or cold can be influenced by giving them the illusion of control. In other words, research shows that if people feel they have control over the temperature (e.g. they are able to turn the AC up or down), even if the temperature in the room doesn't actually change, but their perception about how hot or cold

it is will change, thus becoming more comfortable in that room.

Acoustics If you are among those students who always run to the back of the classroom out of fear that the teacher will ask you questions, depending on how good or bad the acoustics of the classroom is, you might be losing 80% of what the teacher is saying.

As a result, it is very easy for you to feel distracted, sleepy and want to find other type of entertainment while in the classroom (e.g. play with your mobile phone, talk with other colleagues etc).

If you are a teacher, remember this: next time you face some naughty students in the back of the classroom, just change their position and let them help out with your lesson (e.g. teaching assistant) and see what the result is. I have a feeling you won't be disappointed!

Lighting A lot of research is being done in relation to the influence of light on our ability to keep awake and focused.

When we are in a classroom, it is very important to have as much natural light as possible, spread equally in all parts of the classroom. Our biological clocks follow the sun's activity: we wake up when the sun rises, we fall

asleep when the sun sets. Sunlight makes us feel awake and energetic, improves our brain activity and helps us focus. If there is not enough light in the classroom, in order to keep both the teacher and the students focused, it is crucial to supplement the lighting.

The absence of good light will not only make us lose focus, but it will also add extra pressure on our eyesight when trying to read or do other class activities, thus increase the need to wear glasses.

So next time you are in a classroom, either as a student or a teacher, try to observe how these environmental factors influence your behavior and ability to focus. The space you learn (or teach in) has a major impact on learning outcomes, so I will finish this article with the following: 1. T here is no "bad" student, there are only improper learning environments and teachers who don't understand the influence of environmental factors on themselves and their students and/or can't adapt their teaching styles to different styles of learning.

2. E veryone is a genius, but each person's talent is different. Only by having a proper learning environment and guidance can we discover our true potential! redstarhangzhou.com

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Breath Pure Air

5 Easy Steps

by Dani Hulsemann

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pon moving to China with my small family earlier this year, I was instantly struck by the many doomsday warnings that ex-pats are bombarded with regarding the hazards of polluted air. In an attempt to strike a healthy medium between the all-out "airpocalypse" measurements one is urged to take and a wish to enjoy my life, I happily struck upon an extremely helpful website by longterm Beijing resident, Dr. Richard Saint Cyr. Having obtained the good doctor's permission to circulate his advice amongst REDSTAR readers, I present you with five easy steps towards breathing pure air:

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Get an air purifier (or two, or three!) for your home

The important thing to remember when choosing an air purifier is not to be swayed by brand, appearance, or extra (and perhaps unnecessary) functions. Many air purifiers come at exuberant prices but this does not guarantee that they get the job done any better than cheaper models.

You may be surprised to learn that one of the most effective air purifiers can be bought for as cheap as 200 RMB. The SmartAir air purifier was created by a group of clean air enthusiasts and their models have been proven to clean air just as effectively as the more expensive Blueair or Phillips brands.

When choosing a purifier, it is imperative to remember that the fan must be strong enough to effectively clean the space it is placed in. To ensure that this happens, it is necessary to measure the square metre space of your home and buy a purifier that will cover that space. In fact, Dr. Saint Cyr recommends calculating the cubic metre space for more accuracy.

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Don't forget to change the HEPA air filters when needed!

This is mistake even pros tend to make.

Read the manual of your air purifier carefully and mark your calendar when it's time to change the filters.

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Find and fix air leaks around windows and doors

If you don't live in a spacious villa and your home is more on the snug and cosy side, there is no need to hire a company to find and fix air leaks for you. A little elbow grease and DIY tampering should do the trick just fine.

Check around your windows and doors for signs of air leakage. If you discover any unwanted cracks or spaces, seal these shut with self-adhesive foam weather stripping, which can (of course!) be found on taobao.

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Download the real-time Air Quality Index App

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Wear a pollution mask

Although there are some pretty cute masks out there, the idea behind wearing a pollution mask is not to make a fashion statement but rather breath clean air. Unfortunately, the second rarely allows for the first. The mask most experts seem to agree on, are those made by 3M, which can be found in almost any youke, kehao, or 7/11. Once again, one may consider consulting taobao and bulk-buying a supply of masks for the winter. That way, you'll never have to worry about a mask being short in demand or that the contents of your wallet, virtual or otherwise, seem to be rapidly depleting.

Choose a mask that aims to block at least 90% of PM 2.5. Remember to check that the mask fits snugly

over your nose and cheeks, the sides of the mask should become slightly concave when inhaling. Masks come in different colours, and more importantly, sizes. Child- friendly sizes should be used for the little ones and there are masks that can be fastened behind the head for those who experience discomfort with behind-the-ear fastening models.

If you're unsure still have an easy time making new friends without being able to show that beautiful smile of yours, try drawing a nose and whiskers onto your mask. All the friendly smiles will be yours!

For a more detailed review of air purifier and pollutions masks, as well as the science behind keeping your air clean, please visit Dr. Saint Cyr's website at www.myhealthbeijing.com.

Aqicn.org is your go-to site for keeping updated on the current air-quality. You can easily download the app - the icon depicts a cloud in a happy rainbow sky - from the website and have it on your phone. The app updates the airquality reading of the monitors closest to your location every hour. This way, you'll always know when it is safe to go outside unprotected and when it might be necessary to crank up the fan speed on your purifier. redstarhangzhou.com

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Six Emerging Workplace Design Influences in 2018

by Adina 邱天美 Environmental Psychologist

With increasing globalization, companies around the world started paying more attention to their employees' well-being, since the working environment is changing fast to instigate a new set of trends focused on themes of creativity, community and conscientiousness.

Efficiency-based office environments like open spaces with cubicles, for example, are slowly being replaced with offices that promote sustainability, community, diversity and lifestyle.

So what design influences will be shaping the workplace in 2018? In this article I will share with you 6 of the emerging trends when it comes to workplace design this year.

CELEBRATE COMMUNITIES In the spirit of sustainability, designers are becoming more aware of the need to reuse and refurbish existing

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buildings, as well as of saving elements of interior architecture that reflect unique parts of that building, renovating them into more creative workplaces. By connecting new work culture in a meaningful way to the collective identity of the location, community and brand, designers are creating authenticity in the workplace all over the world.

As a result, designers are able to connect remnants of the past with the elements of the current era, and create more memorable, personalized working spaces. This presents a creative juxtaposition celebrating the old and new within working spaces around the world. The desire to embrace and understand history adds an interesting dialogue to the design process as people connect with the authenticity and uniqueness once hidden in century-old buildings.

GLOBAL INSPIRATIONS Because technology allows us to be instantly connected to images and projects taking place all over the world, designers are finding more inspiration around the globe.

In 2017, hygge, the Danish word for cozy, became more prevalent in the workplace as people sought more informal and residential work environments. In 2018, a Japanese aesthetic based off nature and imperfection, called wabi-sabi, is an influence resurfacing in the workplace.

BIOPHILIA 2.0 When we’re surrounded by digital tools all day long, we yearn for a connection to nature. Biophilia, the principle that human beings have an innate desire to connect and bond with nature, is experiencing an increasing demand

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because of the balance we need from our digital world and the benefit nature’s restorative qualities provide our wellbeing. Biophilic elements are making more of an appearance in dedicated rejuvenation and focus areas because we need the therapeutic connection with nature more frequently throughout the day. As some designers will say, it’s about tricking our brains to feel like we’re in a natural environment by triggering underlying patterns that we’re programmed to recognize and feel good in.

Time is a luxury and more rejuvenation and respite areas planned on every floor of an office is a must. Office workers need respite especially as they are asked to do more creative problem solving. How do we find peaceful places to think or work with our hands? As we look at the ecosystem of settings people have to choose from at work, more nature is needed in the physical environment so people can step away from their desk, disconnect and rejuvenate. Designers will continue to explore new ways to manifest the restorative properties of nature in the workplace so as to continuously provide better working environments.

DIVERSITY OF MATERIALS As the workplace hosts a broader range of cultures and generations, people are gravitating toward more natural and textured materials. Today’s firsttime employees are comfortable with a

variety of materials, colors and spaces.

When people are offered a diversity of spaces, they will find the one that’s the best fit for them. It’s about more than just finding the right spot for different working styles. Materials create a sense of emotional wellbeing.

They help a broader audience find a place where they feel they fit.

In addition, a heightened understanding of the need for rejuvenation is seen within the workplace. Technology helps us be more productive, but that also means we need more opportunities to disconnect. Translucent and toned down colors as well as textiles with a tactile and warm handfeel will offer calm and comfort in different areas of the workplace.

DESIGNING WITH DATA Data has entered the work environment, adding significant value to the conversation between designers and customers. Designers who talk about changing space and culture with customers now have the benefit of non-biased data to help eliminate the fear of the unknown. Does everyone need their own workstation or private office? Or would more private enclaves and collaboration spaces better serve the team? Sensors in the workplace can help organizations learn how often people are at their desks and what kinds of spaces will best support their people. Data can help

designers and organizations get to an appropriate design solution, faster.

DIGITAL TRIBALIZATION Technology is shortening the distance between the designer and the customer. People are so digitally connected, they are constantly developing and honing their personal design point-of-view. Visceral reactions to imagery found in our social media feeds and online can lead to the assemblage of a context that only fits our view. We “like” and “pin” what we’re drawn to, but then technology uses filters to provide us with more of our preferences, unintentionally narrowing our perspective.

This digital tribalization changes the conversation between designers and their customers. Virtual reality and augmented reality have started to bridge the gap between a designer’s holistic vision of the workplace and individual’s unique preferences.

What do you think about these design influences? Do you think it is a good direction to go in? How does your working environment look like? Do you feel that your working environment is suitable for your needs? Feel free to share your thoughts by sending an email to tianmeisworld@outlook.com.

In order to write this article, research studies available on www.steelcase. com have been consulted. redstarhangzhou.com

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Yangshuo – The Magic and Charm of Southern China

by Catherine Esser

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e moved to China in 2011. We love to travel and try to take every holiday we can to explore and go somewhere new.

During our first year in this country, we went to many of the big cities - Beijing, Shanghai, Xi’An, Xiamen, and so on.

The problem with our travels was that since we were teaching, we always traveled when we, and everyone else, had school vacations. We soon discovered that as we journeyed to the major sites that each city had to offer, we did it in the company of millions of other people. We grew weary of long sweaty bus rides and delayed air travel pretty quickly!

Before the end of our first year, we started traveling outside of China instead, during our holidays. Although

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we longed to see more of China, our school schedule coincided with peak travel periods, and we yearned for quieter trips. Since then we have traveled to over 25 other countries, but there were still parts of China that we so desperately wanted to see.

Fast-forward to this year. At the end of March, our school had their Spring Break coincide with the Qing Ming Festival so we found ourselves with nine days off while the rest of China only had a three day break. This was the perfect opportunity to try our hand at traveling within China again! For the longest time, we have spoken about visiting Southern China - specifically, the Karst mountains in Guilin. We had some friends recommend that we visit Yangshuo, a county in Guilin city. This area is famous for its natural scenery, and is only about 65 kilometers south of Guilin.

We flew into Guilin, and had a private driver take us to Yangshuo.

On the ride from the airport to the small village where we would be staying, we were in awe! The views on each side of the road were simply breathtaking - we felt like we were in the movie, Jurassic Park.

Our first couple of days were spent with friends in our village. We ate at restaurants attached to hotels in the

area, walked to a hillside pagoda, and explored a section of the Yu Long River.

By the middle of the week, we started to branch out more. We rented bicycles, one of which had a childseat attached, and biked to nearby villages. With clear skies, and warm temperatures, we were loving every second of the beauty that surrounded us. Being on a bicycle was perfect for this sort of expedition! We were mobile, and were able to cover the spaces between the little villages with relative ease. Our world did, however, really opened up when we borrowed a scooter, and we were able to cover even greater distances!

Our first trip on the scooter, was into the city of Yangshuo to an area called West Street. This popular tourist spot has tons of souvenir stores, cafes, and restaurants. It felt a lot like Thailand or Vietnam, and we could definitely feel the difference between the north and south of China there.

West Street consists of two parts, the new area and the old area. The new boasts a small lake, fancy restaurants, a three-story Starbucks. The old has a distinct charm, with tons to eat, see, and do. Before the Qing Ming break started, there were almost no tourists in the town, and nothing was over-crowded. This really made

our time in Yangshuo enjoyable!

One of our top scooter rides was through the countryside, with no specific destination in mind. We ended up passing big fields of beautiful yellow flowers and decided that we had to stop. The rest of our day was spent combing the magnificent countryside looking for photo opportunities. There was too much beauty to take in. It seemed as though there was a constant fog or mist over the mountains that added a majestic appeal to the area. We were extremely lucky that it only rained for a few hours during our time in Guilin.

Two things really stood out about this trip to Southern China. First, we really enjoyed the simplicity of the people, and life in general, in the little village where we stayed. It seemed as though life just moved slower, and this is precisely what we have been desiring for ourselves lately. The second thing that stood out to me, was that after spending nine days in the area, the awe and grandeur of the surrounding landscape never disappeared.

We left Guilin, wanting more, and already thinking about when we could go back again! This was, by far, the best travel experience that we have had during our time in China.

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Eggplant with Spicy Garlic

避风塘茄子

Former restaurant owner turned stayat-home grandma, Hui Wai Ning, shares some of her favourite homecooked recipes with you. Easy to make, healthy, and full of love; these recipes will warm the hearts and bellies of every Hangzhou family.

Ingredients: • 2 eggplants • 1 egg white • 1/2 cup of corn starch • 3 cups of oil for deep frying (sunflower oil is what I use but any other oil with a high smoking point will do) For the garlic topping: • 2 tsp minced garlic • 1 tsp chopped shallots • 1 tsp chopped red chilli • 3 tsp chopped red peppers • 3 tsp chopped green peppers • 1 tsp chilli bean sauce ( 豆瓣醬 ) • 1 tsp salted black bean • 1 tsp dark soya sauce • 1 tsp soya sauce • 2 tsp sugar Method: 1. P ut 2 tsp oil in the wok and fry the shallots and garlic until golden and put the rest of the topping ingredients in, stir fry for about 15 seconds, and place into a bowl.

2. Slice the eggplant into 1/2 cm slices.

3. Dip eggplant in egg white, then in corn starch.

4. Deep-fry over medium heat until golden brown.

5. Place in a dish and sprinkle the garlic toppings onto them.

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What Happened in November @ Hangzhou International School

Hangzhou International School, Students’ Business Club took the opportunity to test their knowledge and collaborative skills at the Chinese Youth Business League (CYBL) Competition in Wenzhou. The tournament was an excellent learning experience and the Hangzhou International Students left with many trophies.

HIS Upper School Performers presenting sketches from David Ives' "All in the Timing".

HIS West Lake MUN 2018, once again a successful conference designed to provide all delegates and chairs with an unparalleled experience of modeling the United Nations. Hosted Hangzhou International Students, this year more than 200 students from different International Schools in China joined to have the opportunity to express their thoughts and possible resolutions on various issues in the world.

UC Berkeley PAC12 Basketball team visits HIS! While in Hangzhou, on Monday and Tuesday, November 6 and 7, the UC Berkeley men’s varsity basketball team practiced at Hangzhou International School. The boys’ and girls’ varsity basketball teams were able to observe the practice and after practice, the players and coaches took time to share some laughs and tips about the game. A few of the boys were even able to shoot around with UC Berkeley’s starting point guard, and they together took a team photo.

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