Silk story
Thousands of years.
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The world's largest silk museum, near the south shore of West Lake, opened in 1992 as one of China's first national museums and fully renovated in 2015–2016; it covers about five hectares. It tells the story of Chinese silk over thousands of years, from silkworm rearing and reeling to weaving and embroidery, with rare historic fabrics and garments, large traditional looms and galleries of modern fashion. The museum also houses a centre for the study and conservation of ancient textiles, and sits in a quiet garden close to the lake, so it's easy to pair with a walk along the south shore. Entry has been free since 2004; it opens Tuesday to Sunday 09:00–17:00 and on Monday afternoons only, from 12:00, per visitor guides.
Thousands of years.
For weaving.
Old and new.
73-1 Yuhuangshan Road, near West Lake, Hangzhou
Leifeng PagodaA five-storey, eight-sided pagoda on Sunset Hill on the south shore of West Lake12 minutes walk4.5
West LakeChina's most celebrated lake, a freshwater lake west of central Hangzhou coverin19 minutes walk4.5
Three Pools Mirroring the MoonOne of West Lake's most famous scenes, three small stone pagodas standing in the24 minutes walk4.6Yes, since 2004; it opens Tuesday to Sunday 09:00–17:00 and Monday afternoons only, per visitor guides.