30 historic and cultural neighborhoods to visit in China

Hangzhou (Zhejiang province): Zhongshan Road. [Photo/Agencies]

Hangzhou

Since the Southern Song Dynasty, this area has always been the most important commercial center in Hangzhou. The old buildings represent the years from Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) to the Republic of China (1912-1949) and illustrate the historic changes of the whole city.

What to see: The Shop of Fang Yu He, The noodle restaurant of Zhuang Yuan, The dim sum shop of Jiu Zhi Zhai