[2025 Hangzhou Attraction] Travel Guide for Zhejiang Museum of Natural History (Updated Apr)

Ladies!! Just discovered an amazing guesthouse in Anji! Stayed for two days with my kid and didn't want to leave at all 😭 A courtyard surrounded by tea mountains and bamboo forests, with both cats and dogs, incredibly fresh chicken soup, and most importantly, parents can completely relax and let the kids run free!! Trust me, families in Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Shanghai should rush here for summer vacation with kids! 💡 Why I'm Crazy About This Place ✔️ Only 1.5h drive from Hangzhou! Free parking at the entrance, super convenient ✔️ The owner's mom makes chicken soup so delicious you'll lick the pot! I had three bowls ✔️ Kids form groups to climb mountains/play soccer/splash in water, while parents enjoy tea and chat ✔️ Two cats + two dogs 🐾 Kids can't stop petting them 🌿 Living in a Tea Mountain Painting Opening the wooden door left me stunned! A whole field of white tea garden spread out like a matcha cake 🍵 We stayed in the "Hidden Tea" room, sipping Anji white tea by the floor-to-ceiling windows, watching the mist roll down from the mountain peaks~ At night, the crackling bonfire lights up and you can see the Milky Way above! 🌌 (My phone camera couldn't capture even a tenth of its beauty!!) 👨👩👧👦 Hands-Free Parenting Secrets ▪️ Huge courtyard! Kids can kick balls and run wild without constant supervision ▪️ Secret stream behind the mountain! Bring nets to catch small fish and shrimp ▪️ Owner provides paints and drawing boards 🎨 Kids can create art indoors on rainy days ▪️ Evening movies + roasting marshmallows, kids make friends super fast 🚗 Amazing Attractions Within 15 Minutes Drive ▫️ Zhejiang Natural History Museum (Great air conditioning! Impressive dinosaur fossils) ▫️ Zhongnan Herbal Garden (Feed tigers + ride Ferris wheel + glass walkway) ▫️ Glory Sky City (Cloud rafting! Screamed until I ran out of oxygen haha) ‼️ Real Experience Tips: 1️⃣ Must try the owner's mom's cooking! Golden bright chicken stew, crispy bamboo shoots with meat 2️⃣ Bring mosquito spray! There are some mosquitoes in the yard at night 3️⃣ The third-floor terrace has amazing sunset views! Everyone asked for the location when I posted on social media 4️⃣ Motorcycle enthusiasts rejoice! The owner understands bikers and allows motorcycle parking in the yard 📍 Navigation: Muyuan Mountain House, Wunikeng Village, Tianzhu Lake Town, Anji 💰 Price: Our family room was 300+ yuan per person including breakfast (incredible value) This summer, bring your kids and go! Turn your chaotic days into a fairy tale in these mountain tea gardens~ 🍃 (Psst: July weekend rooms are almost fully booked!!)

Shangri-La Hotel, Hangzhou🎈 Shangri-La Hotel, Hangzhou, is a quality accommodation choice in the heart of Hangzhou, blending local charm with modern luxury. Location📍 The hotel is located in the core of the Wulin business district, adjacent to renowned shopping malls such as Hangzhou Tower and Intime Department Store, surrounded by the city's bustling atmosphere.✈️ Convenient Transportation🚇 The hotel offers easy access to transportation. It's just steps away from Wulin Square Station on Metro Line 1, and multiple bus routes have stops nearby. Whether you're heading to Hangzhou East Railway Station, Xiaoshan International Airport, or scenic spots like West Lake, commuting is quick and easy.🚗🚗🚗 Dining🍱 The hotel's dining experience is exceptional! The Shang Palace Chinese Restaurant specializes in authentic Hangzhou cuisine. The Dongpo Pork is reddish-brown in color, rich but not greasy, and melts in your mouth with a soft, sweet flavor. The Central Bierhaus🍺 offers a variety of international cuisines. The fresh sashimi is tender and delicious, paired with special dipping sauces for an exquisite taste. The Lobby Lounge serves a delightful afternoon tea, with a three-tiered stand filled with macarons, scones, and other pastries, accompanied by aromatic coffee or tea, perfect for a relaxing afternoon.🍵 Nearby Attractions🏞️ A short walk from the hotel takes you to West Lake Cultural Square, home to the Zhejiang Provincial Museum of Natural History, where you can journey through history and nature, and the Science and Technology Museum, where you can explore the wonders of science. Stroll along Wulin Road and you'll encounter West Lake. Walk along the lakeside, admire the scenic beauty of Broken Bridge, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, and immerse yourself in the romantic legend of Xu Xian and Bai Suzhen. The nearby Hefang Street, with its ancient charm, offers a taste of Hangzhou's traditional snacks like Dingsheng Cake and Cong Bao Hui, allowing you to experience the authentic local atmosphere. Overall Experience🌟 Shangri-La Hotel, Hangzhou, provides an unforgettable, one-stop quality experience with its prime location, convenient transportation, diverse dining options, and nearby attractions.

American philanthropist Kenneth Behring is the chairman of the Global Health and Education Foundation. Since 2005, he has donated a large number of wildlife specimens to many museums, natural history museums and science and technology museums in China. The "Kenneth Behring World Wildlife Exhibition" is located on the fourth floor of the Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, exhibiting 126 wildlife specimens donated by Kenneth Behring. The exhibition uses background paintings, artificial landscapes and multimedia technology to restore five scenes: African rainforest, savanna, North American tundra, coniferous forest and desert. It places animal specimens such as African elephants, pronghorn antelopes, reindeer, ostriches, zebras and American bison in an artificial ecological environment to create an immersive feeling. 📍Detailed address: Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, West Lake Cultural Plaza, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province 🕙Business hours: Opening hours: 9:30-16:00 (closed on Mondays) [MapleLeaf] Ticket price: Free, enter directly with your Chinese ID card

Green is a color, but also an attitude of development. The water is clearer, the mountains are greener, the land is cleaner, the scenery is more beautiful, the species are more diverse, and the mechanisms are more effective... As the birthplace of the concept of "Green water and green mountains are gold and silver mountains", "green" is becoming the most moving color of Zhejiang's development. The "Green Zhejiang Exhibition" is located on the third floor of the Zhejiang Natural History Museum. It displays and promotes the green land of Zhejiang, condensing the essence of Zhejiang's nature in a limited space. The exhibition hall consists of three units: Zhejiang's nature, Zhejiang's ecology, and environmental protection and sustainable development. The exhibition hall is decorated very exquisitely. Visitors can stroll along the large-scale porcelain map and browse the landforms of Zhejiang; they can also travel through ecological scenes such as islands, wetlands and mountains to appreciate Zhejiang's beautiful landscapes and rich flora and fauna resources. The exhibition hall displays many animal and plant specimens native to Zhejiang. The most eye-catching one is the specimen of a one-year-old tiger cub. The tiger cub looked innocent and cute, more like a clingy house cat. The tour guide told the children that this was a baby South China tiger that died of illness and was very precious. The South China tiger lived only in south-central China and was declared extinct in the wild in 2012. 📍Detailed address: Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, West Lake Cultural Plaza, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province [1:00] Opening hours: 9:30-16:00 (closed on Mondays) [MapleLeaf] Ticket price: Free, enter directly with your Chinese ID card

How many species of organisms are there on Earth? Some studies suggest the number is between 5 and 10 million, and possibly even more than 30 million. Recent studies have shown that there may be about 8.7 million species of organisms on Earth, of which 650,000 live on land and 2.2 million live in water. The "Rich and Strange Biological World Exhibition" is located on the third floor of the Zhejiang Museum of Natural History. After listening to the "Stories of Life on Earth", you can immediately enter the rich and strange biological world. This exhibition consists of five units: diverse ecosystems, rich biological groups, heredity and variation, adaptation of organisms to the environment, and organisms and humans. The museum displays numerous insect specimens, marine life specimens, bird specimens, snake specimens, mammal specimens, etc., allowing you to experience the diversity of nature up close. 📍Detailed address: Zhejiang Museum of Natural History, West Lake Cultural Plaza, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 🕙Opening hours: 9:30-16:00 (closed on Mondays) [MapleLeaf] Ticket price: Free, enter directly with your Chinese ID card

A popular destination with locals and visitors. The WCC has one of HZs tallest buildings and the Zheijiang Natural History Museum and Science and Technology museum. There’s a historical park that details early settlers use of the area where the river bends and a pedestrian bridge allows for some great shots of vessels on the water. A short stroll to the Hangzhou Tower you will be able to see all of the finest global brands in one building - Louis Vuitton, Dolce&Gabanna, Hermes, Tiffany and Co. Zenga just to name a few. Don’t expect to find any cheap places to dine in here, you need to go to Wulin Rd Night Markets for that! And you’ll have a much better time.#WestLakeCulturalCenter

Zhejiang Natural History Museum This is a window to the beauty of nature and a place where you can get up close and personal with the history of the Earth's evolution over billions of years. With its rich exhibits, unique design, and professional explanations, the Hangzhou Natural History Museum will take you to appreciate the magic of nature and feel the unique charm of life. II. Exhibition Hall Overview The Hangzhou Natural History Museum is divided into several exhibition halls, including the Earth's Mysteries, the Origin of Life, Biodiversity, and Man and Nature. Each exhibition hall uses exquisite exhibits and vivid display methods to allow you to understand the mysteries of nature and the story of life in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere. III. Introduction to Featured Exhibition Areas 1. Earth's Mysteries Hall The Earth's Mysteries Hall takes you through time and space to understand the birth, evolution, and geological structure of the Earth. Through the simulation of geological movements and the display of rare minerals and gems, you can experience the magic and greatness of the Earth. 2. Origin of Life Hall The Origin of Life Hall shows the magical process of life from nothing. From the birth of life, the structure of cells to the evolution of organisms, here you can glimpse the mystery of life and feel the magic and greatness of life. 3. Biodiversity Hall The Biodiversity Hall showcases the rich species and ecosystems on Earth. From tropical rainforests to cold poles, from the top of the mountain to the bottom of the deep sea, here you can appreciate the wonderful and unique biodiversity on Earth. 4. Man and Nature Hall Hangzhou Natural History Museum, this is a window to the beauty of nature and a place where you can get up close and personal with the history of the Earth's evolution over billions of years. The Hangzhou Natural History Museum, with its rich exhibits, unique design, and professional explanations, will take you to appreciate the magic of nature and feel the unique charm of life. The Man and Nature Hall focuses on the relationship between man and nature, emphasizing the impact of human activities on the natural environment. By displaying human exploration, utilization, and protection of nature in history, as well as the ecological problems faced by modern society, it guides the audience to think about the importance of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. IV. Educational Activities and Interactive Experiences The Hangzhou Natural History Museum emphasizes audience participation and experience, and offers a variety of educational activities and interactive experience projects. Audiences can participate in popular science lectures, watch popular science films, participate in scientific experiments, etc., to deepen their understanding of natural science knowledge and improve their scientific literacy. At the same time, the museum also has a children's playground and a parent-child activity area, providing family audiences with a rich and colorful parent-child interactive experience.

Wenzhou is truly a town of a hundred trades. The natural geography of 'seven mountains, two rivers, and a portion of fields' has nurtured the cultural gene of the 'unity of the Way and the tool' of the Yongjia School, leading to the commercial characteristic of 'its people being mostly merchants'. 'Masterpieces of design' allows us to understand the unique craftsmanship of Wenzhou's handicraft industry. Boxwood carving is named for using small-leaved boxwood as the carving material and is known as one of the 'Three Carvings of Zhejiang' along with Dongyang wood carving and Qingtian stone carving. Yueqing boxwood carving developed from the 'dragon frame'. Wenzhou stone carving mainly uses Wenzhou-produced Huayan stone (Yela stone) and other materials, and has been included in the Zhejiang provincial intangible cultural heritage list. During the Jin Dynasty, Wang Xizhi, while serving as the prefect of Wenzhou, used Yongjia Huayan stone to carve inkstones. Shell carving has been included in the Zhejiang provincial intangible cultural heritage list, and Dongtou has been producing shell carvings for over 100 years. Folk artists build up sculptures of landscapes, animals, and other craft ornaments based on the foundation of shell strings, according to new artistic concepts. Ou sculpture, which integrates painting, relief, and clay sculpture, is also known as 'colored relief'.