travel Tips

Meals and snacks in the South Gong and Drum Lane are something else that will appeal to its visitors. The well–known dining hall at No. 108 in it is famous for its tasty pizza and Nepal-style drinks. Wenyu Nai Lao is a time-honored specialty yoghurt shop located at No.49 in it. The shop makes many different types of the best yoghurts. At No.114, the western restaurant Yu Shi Ju Jin provides delicacies of Russian, Italian and Indian styles. Apart from these restaurants, there are many distinctive bars that are worth a visit, such as Plastered 8 and Guo Ke (meaning Passerby) that are very popular among travelers.

Walking on the tree-lined road along, experiencing the diverse culture, you will receive more than you expect. It is a feast for your eyes, stomach, and mind at the same time.

Tips:
1 You'd better wear flat shoes (you can buy a pair in the nearby shop and take them as a souvenir).
2 There is no parking in it. The best way to visit here is on foot or by bicycle. You can rent bicycles at Houhai or Shichahai. A tandem bicycle costs CNY20 per hour and a regular bicycle is CNY10 per hour. A CNY500 deposit for each bicycle is required.

How to get there:

By SubwayTake Subway Line 5 to Beixinqiao (Exit D) or Zhangxizhong Station  (Exit A) . Then walk westwards for about 15 minutes to the destination.By BusTake Bus 108, 201 and get off at Bingmasi
Take Bus 104, 107, 113, 204 and get off at Jiao Dao Kou
Take Bus  701 and get off at Di'anmen Dong Station.
Take Bus 13, 118, 612, 823 and get off at Luogu Xiang
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