Local Culture:

West Lake Vinegar Fish
The West Lake Vinegar Fish is the most adored local dish of all in Hanagzhou. The fish tastes sweet and sour. It is one of the classical Chinese dishes. (Picture: West Lake Vinegar Fish)

                                                      Dongpo Pork
Dongpo Pork is one of the most famous dishes of Hangzou. It is named after the famous Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo who once served as mayor of Hangzhou. (Picture: Dongpo Pork)

Beggar's Chicken
It is said that a beggar invented the food. He proceeded to get some clay by mixing the water with earth and applied the clay to the chicken and burned it in a fire. Because the chicken is cooked in a sealed envelope, the original taste is perfectly kept, and with the flavor of wine penetrating into chicken, you will feel a fragrance coming when opening the mud. Thus this dish is full of not only nutrition but also sentiment. That's why when tourists come to Hangzhou, they all want to taste this traditional and famous dish.(Picture: Beggar's Chicken)

                                                    West Lake Dragon Well Tea
Dragon Well Tea is one of the most famous green tea that is popular both at home and abroad. The West Lake Dragon Well Tea is produced in West Lake Dragon Well village, Hangzhou city, hence its name. The West Lake Dragon Well Tea is regarded as the best dragon well tea in China.

    West Lake Dragon Well Tea is famous for its "Green in hue, strange fragrance, mellow taste and pretty appearance." Many great poets have written poems to express their love for the West Lake Dragon Well Tea. The most famous one is that "Such scenery is so wonderful that I would rather be a tea grower than a poet." (Picture: West Lake Dragon Well Tea)