By Chen Miaolin
Photo provided to Hangzhoufeel
Travel
Direct Hangzhou-Melbourne flights to start in June
Starting June 16, Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport will resume round-trip passenger flights between Hangzhou and Melbourne, with a frequency of three flights per week. Following the reopening of this route, the airport will expand its intercontinental passenger destinations to eight, with an increase in weekly flights to and from Australia to seven.
Exhibition
Gold and silver ware exhibits from Song and Liao dynasties
The Linping Museum showcases over 400 pieces of gold and silver treasures from Yixian County in Hebei Province, dating back to the Song and Liao dynasties. These artifacts fall into four categories: “wine” “jewelry” “currency” and “miscellaneous”, offering a glimpse into the ancient lifestyle and aesthetic taste.
Time: April 23 to August 11
Admissions: Free
Location: Linping Museum (China’s Jiangnan Water Town Culture Museum)
Hangzhou Rose Exhibition
The 2024 Hangzhou Rose Exhibition, held throughout the city, showcases captivating floral wonders. The thematic exhibition at Guozhuang Villa, in conjunction with six exquisite rose parks (Hangzhou Flower Garden, Daguan Park, Xixi Rose Garden, Nanjiang Park, Wuchang North Park, Century Park) and enchanting aerial flower corridors, collectively form an immersive 3D landscape cluster.
Time: April 27 to May 12
Admissions: 10 yuan (Guo Zhuang)/Free (Hangzhou Flower Garden, Daguan Park, Xixi Rose Garden, Nanjiang Park, Wuchang North Park, Century Park)
Locations: Guo Zhuang, Hangzhou Flower Garden, Daguan Park, Xixi Rose Garden, Nanjiang Park, Wuchang North Park, Century Park
Museum
National Wetland Museum of China
The National Wetland Museum of China has reopened after renovation, offering not only expanded exhibition space but added recreation areas. With the integration of advanced technology, the exhibitions across four galleries will be more immersive.
Service hours: Tuesday to Sunday 9:00-16:30 (Closed on Mondays excluding holidays)
Location: National Wetland Museum of China (No. 402 Tianmushan Road)
Admissions: Free
Fair
Healing Life Festival
May 25 is Mental Health Day, commonly known as “I Love Myself” Day. The Healing Life Festival is to be held in the name of ING, focusing on the five senses—smell, touch, taste, sight, and hearing—with five corresponding healing zones. It will showcase a variety of healing lifestyle products and services across multiple dimensions.
Time: May 24 to 26
Location: BIRLAND Jade Bird Market, Liangzhu Street, Liangzhu Cultural Village, Yuhang district