China’s famed tea capital and UNESCO World Heritage destination, Hangzhou, is hosting the West Lake International Tea Culture Expo through May. The city’s deep tea heritage is on full display: visitors can watch skilled tea frying demonstrations, explore tea cultivation and tasting rituals at the China Tea Museum and Meijawu Tea Culture Village, and sample celebrated local varieties such as Longjing (Dragon Well) tea. Exhibits and experts also show how to identify authentic high-quality tea and avoid common imitations.
While in Hangzhou, plan to attend the China International Cartoon & Animation Festival, now in its ninth year. Running April 26–May 1, the six-day festival features a wide range of exhibitions and themed zones, including Visual Imagination – Animation Technology, Toy Models, the Easy-Happy-Buy Zone, Animation + X Industry, the Reading-Joy Zone, and the LeLe Theme Park. The opening night presents a two-hour gala that promises spectacular visual and sensory entertainment. Each day includes a lively parade with more than 100 performers showcasing dance, acrobatics, and colorful performances.
Both events highlight Hangzhou’s blend of traditional culture and contemporary creativity, making it an attractive spring destination for travelers interested in tea culture, animation, and family-friendly entertainment. Whether you want a hands-on tea experience or the excitement of animation exhibitions and parades, Hangzhou offers memorable activities and cultural depth.
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