Where to find winter pleasure

2024-11-28

Photo provided to Hangzhoufeel

Places

By Zhu Jingning

As the weather turns colder, the trees along Wushan Road by West Lake are dressed in vibrant “sweaters”. Each tree boasts a unique design--some are adorned with colorful yarn patches, others feature tassels, and some even sport little floral decorations.

In collaboration with the internationally acclaimed lighting art studio James Glancy Design, Hangzhou Kerry Centre has unveiled an exclusive, bespoke “Angels of Love” urban lighting art installation. This installation features an 18-meter Christmas tree and the Angels Corridor, offering the public a luminous winter surprise.

Recently, a Louis Vuitton merry-go-round appeared in front of Building B of Hangzhou Tower. The merry-go-round is predominantly blue and gold, adorned with classic LV monogram patterns and sparkling lights. It also features animal shapes, including zebras, ostriches, deer, leopards, snails, and giraffes. Adults and children can book free rides by scanning a QR code on-site. The activity runs from 11:00 to 16:00, Monday to Thursday, and will conclude on January 19, 2025.

If you want to relive the enchantment of the first snow, the Artemis Garden at Xixi INCITY, adorned in the style of a European medieval rose castle, is the perfect choice. The garden features adorable miniature snowmen and gentle snowfall from Friday to Sunday nights, offering the perfect winter backdrop for stunning photographs.

You will find romance in every corner of Hangzhou. The “Leaves Uncleaned” initiative has returned, with 44 roads embracing this natural gift from November 20 to December 31. To preserve the season’s allure, Hangzhou has adjusted its cleaning strategies, ensuring that resplendent golden ginkgo leaves, fiery red maple leaves, and brown phoenix tree leaves remain intact while maintaining cleanliness.