Experience

Explore Yanguan

Explore a thousand-year-old town where imperial heritage, tidal culture, and music come together in a unique cultural destination.

Summer (1 May–7 Oct): 8:30–22:30 Winter (8 Oct–30 Apr): 8:30–22:00
Panoramic view of the Yanguan scenic area, with ancient buildings of varying heights scattered along the river.
From 60 CNY per person

What to expect

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Historic landmarks

Visit centuries-old residences, temples, academies, and heritage sites that tell the story of Yanguan's rich cultural past.

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Tidal culture

Explore the famous tidal bore destination and discover the traditions and history shaped by the Qiantang River.

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Music and culture

Experience a destination where concerts, performances, and cultural attractions bring new life to a historic town.

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Highlights

  • Xuande Gate
  • Chen Ge Lao Residence
  • Haishen Temple
  • Wang Guowei Former Residence
  • Jin Yong Academy
  • Confucius Temple
  • Yufeng Soy Sauce Garden
  • Imperial Pier
Stone city wall gate tower with stone lion balustrades, blooming cherry blossoms and weeping willows.

Xuande ancient city gate framed by cherry blossoms

Traditional ancestral hall with memorial tablets, carved offering altar and ancient Chinese plaque.

Ancestral hall of Chen Ge Lao Residence

Double-eave ancient wooden sea god temple hall with giant bronze censer in front courtyard.

Grand main hall of Haishen Sea God Temple

White Hu-style wall gate with stone statue of scholar Wang Guowei beside doorway.

Entrance of Wang Guowei Former Residence

White plaster wall with curved moon arch, golden "Jin Yong Academy" sign on lintel.

Moon gate entrance of Jin Yong Academy

Red octagonal pavilion, stone memorial arch and Bailian Pagoda reflected in canal water.

Waterfront scenery of Confucius Temple complex

Row of earthen sauce vats topped with woven bamboo straw lids under old courtyard trees.

Covered fermentation vats in Yufeng Soy Sauce Garden

Multi-layer carved timber archway marked "Imperial Pier" facing calm canal water.

Ancient wooden memorial arch of Imperial Pier