Audio tour · China
Hangzhou
A self guided audio tour of Hangzhou.
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The app is on the App Store
A self guided audio tour of Hangzhou.
Hangzhou has always drawn people. From its designation as the capital of the Wuyue Kingdom to its role as a major port, this city has shaped Chinese trade and culture. The West Lake, a natural centerpiece, grounds the sprawling urban core, while the Grand Canal connects it to wider networks. Explore the archaeological ruins of Liangzhu, which date to 3300 BC, to trace the roots of civilization here. Hangzhou remains a powerful hub of commerce and innovation.
In the app, 29 stops in Hangzhou are narrated aloud, about 49m of listening across 4 walking routes, in 13 languages, offline once downloaded. Choose a route or build your own, then walk while a calm voice tells you the story of each stop. The app also maps 40 Instagram photo spots, social media photo locations with directions to where you stand for the shot.
The opening lines of a few narrations, straight from the tour.
"It’s located within the Wulin Mountains, and you’ll notice that the whole area is packed with."
"When you look at this tower, you're seeing layers of time."
"You're standing here looking at a beautiful structure that has seen some things."
"You are standing here at a place that is much more than a beautiful piece of architecture."
"You are standing before a site that has been revered for centuries, honoring the memory of Yue."
"You are standing in the shadow of one of Hangzhou's newest giants."
Curated orders through the city. Or build your own and press Play All.
A sweeping arc from Lingyin Temple through the Yue Fei shrines and the Zhejiang museum to the southern pagodas framing the lake
From the ancient Liuhe Pagoda above the Qiantang River through silk and art museums to the Phoenix Mosque tucked into the old quarter
A downtown circuit connecting the glass towers of the Qiantang New Town with Qingchun Square and the century-old Chongyi Church
Starting at the storied Gongchen Bridge on the Grand Canal and winding through craft museums, temples and the cathedral into the heart of old Hangzhou
Every stop is narrated. Walk them in any order, or follow a route. Open a category to see what is inside.