Hefang Street 河坊街

The restored Qing-era commercial street at the foot of Wushan, packed with snack stalls, apothecaries, silk shops and tea houses.

Insider tip

Wander the side lanes (Dajing Lane 大井巷) for quieter teahouses and the Hu Qing Yu Tang Chinese pharmacy museum.

Key facts

Ticket: Free
The public historic street is free to enter; no ticket is needed. Individually managed venues inside it charge separately: Hu Qingyu Tang Chinese Medicine Museum about 10 CNY (5 CNY for students/seniors), Zhu Bingren Bronze Museum about 20 CNY, Chenghuang Pavilion 30 CNY (15 CNY concession). Third-party combo products (e.g. 198 CNY Hu Xueyan Former Residence + Hu Qingyu Tang + street + guide; 'group price from 15 CNY') are platform packages, not official street admission.
Opening hours: Street open 24h daily
Booking: No advance booking is needed.
Time needed: About 2 hours
Best time: Late afternoon into evening, when the lanterns come on
Area: Qinghefang, Shangcheng

Checked 2026-10-30. Please confirm before you go.
Sources: chinatripprimer.com, mp.weixin.qq.com, tw.trip.com, tw.trip.com

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河坊街

杭州市上城区河坊街

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to book Hefang Street in advance?

No advance booking is needed.

What are the opening hours of Hefang Street?

Street open 24h daily

How much is a ticket to Hefang Street?

Entry is free. The public historic street is free to enter; no ticket is needed. Individually managed venues inside it charge separately: Hu Qingyu Tang Chinese Medicine Museum about 10 CNY (5 CNY for students/seniors), Zhu Bingren Bronze Museum about 20 CNY, Chenghuang Pavilion 30 CNY (15 CNY concession). Third-party combo products (e.g. 198 CNY Hu Xueyan Former Residence + Hu Qingyu Tang + street + guide; 'group price from 15 CNY') are platform packages, not official street admission.

How long do I need at Hefang Street?

Plan about 2 hours.