Zhongshan Road. Hangzhou, China

Zhongshan Road. Hangzhou, China. 11 October 2024.
The 1,400-meter Zhongshan Road S. is one of the oldest streets in Hangzhou. It starts from the Drum Tower and ends at what used to be the imperial palace of the Southern Song (1127-1279) regime, after the ruling Zhao family was forced to relocate to Hangzhou after a defeat to the nomadic Jurchen people.
It is a two-lane street no wider than 5 meters. The large plane trees that flank the entire length of the street offer a shade and protection from the sun in summer. The area is more slow-paced, casual and native than in the past, which can’t be seen in other parts of the city.
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