Religious Culture_Hangzhou Where Tradition Meets Innovation

Health and Fitness: Healthy living is a key element in the Hangzhou lifestyle. The elegant West Lake landscape and the accumulated wisdom of the bustling ancient capital have created a refined but relaxed atmosphere throughout Hangzhou. This place, which upholds the idea that humanity is an integral part of nature, pursues both ancient Eastern philosophy and modern science and technology. Renowned traditional Chinese medical doctors and establishments can be found here, and traditional medicine and pharmaceuticals have been popular up to the present day. There are unique recipes and practices for healthy living in every season, and each year popular events are held to address topics like building immunity in summer to fight the diseases of winter, medicinal ointments, and health maintenance.
Hangzhou is a city of fitness for all amidst a beautiful landscape. Regardless of season or time of day, groups of people can be seen engaging in leisure and exercise along the shores of West Lake and the Grand Canal, and in each park and plaza. The activities include marathons, swimming, hiking, climbing, Taiji, cycling, and ball games. The active people and beautiful views come together to create a thriving city scene. Hangzhou is also the hometown of world swimming champions Luo Xuejuan and Sun Yang.

Grand Canal Fitness Paths: From 2002 to 2007, as the Hangzhou government undertook the massive project of conserving and restoring the Grand Canal, it also built about 21 kilometers of paths along both sides of the canal in the main city district.

Qing Chun Bao: Qing Chun Bao is a well-known brand in China. Its predecessor was a pharmaceutical workshop of Huqingyutang, which developed into the current in 1992.

West Lake Hills Fitness Trails: The ridges surrounding West Lake are interconnected and the hills are moderate, making them suitable for hiking.

Qiandao Lake Cycling Routes: The roads surrounding the Thousand Island Lake (Qiandao Lake) are a paradise for bicycle enthusiasts. One can enjoy picturesque scenery while riding along the lake for a total of 109 kilometers.

Huqingyutang Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine: This specialized museum of traditional Chinese medicine is located on Dajing Alley in Hangzhou. It was originally founded in 1874 as the Huqingyutang Pharmaceutical Work - shop, and enjoyed equal fame with Beijing’s Tongrentang.

Hangzhou International Marathon: The marathon is held in November of each year at West Lake. It begins at the Dragon Sports Center and follows a scenic route along West Lake and the Qiantang River, and is known as one of the most beautiful marathon routes in the world.

Hangzhou Public Bicycle System: The Hangzhou Public Bicycle program was started in 2008. Its original purpose was to solve the problem of short-distance traffic connections between city bus stations and people’s working and living locations. It has developed into the world’s larges

Fanghuichuntang: Fanghuichuntang was founded in 1649 by Fang Qingyi and still follows traditional recipes, only selects the purest materials, uses China’s most authentic medicinal ingredients, and hires only the best employees.

Chenjinglun Sports School: This comprehensive physical education school is located on Shuguang Road in Hangzhou. Originally built in 1956, the school received its present name after a donation by an overseas Chinese benefactor, Chen Jinglun, in 1993.