Hefang Street is the historical Hangzhou commercial street — 460m of restored Qing-era 'two-story-wood-storefront' buildings (the original style of Hangzhou's old town). Free pedestrian zone. Famous for: dragon's-beard candy (longxu tang, watching the street performer pull threads is the photo), Wang Xing Ji silk fans (the original 1875 fan brand), traditional Chinese medicine pharmacies (Hu Qingyu Tang has the 1874 building intact), street snack stalls. Best 4-9 PM. Combine with Wushan Square (5 min walk south) for a complete old-town evening. Metro Line 7 to Yan'an Road or Line 1 to Dingan Road drops you 5 min walk away.
Address
Hefang Old Street, Shangcheng District
上城区河坊街
Highlights
- Dragon's Beard Candy (龙须糖)Watch the street performer pull threads
- Hu Qingyu Tang (1874 Pharmacy)Traditional Chinese medicine; gorgeous courtyard
- Wang Xing Ji Silk Fans1875 original brand; mid-tier prices
For foreign visitors
- English service: partial english
- Cards accepted: visa, master
- Booking / entry: not needed
- Best time: Evening 4-9 PM
- Wi-Fi: free
- Transit access: metro direct
Photos
What travelers say (3 reviews)
OldTown·TripAdvisor·4/5
Qing-style touristy old street. Hangzhou snacks + souvenirs. Touristy but fun.
2026-04-08
河坊街·Ctrip·4/5
河坊街杭州小吃街！龙井虾仁、东坡肉、小笼包都有。傍晚最热闹。
2026-03-15
Hannah F.·Google Maps·3/5
Touristy but the photo-friendly old-Qing storefronts are pretty. 1 hour stroll.
2026-02-18
