Qinghefang · Hefang Street
A historic commercial street named after the residence of Zhang Jun, Prince of Qinghe in the Southern Song: Hu Qingyutang (founded in 1874 by Hu Xueyan, the "Medicine King of Jiangnan") is an ancient pharmaceutical complex and traditional Chinese medicine museum, Fang Huichuntang carries on the traditional Chinese pharmacy trade, and the Wushan Tongbao City snack market is full of lively local buzz
Visitor info
- Opening hours
- Open all day
- Ticket
- Free
Price is indicative — final quote on inquiry.
A historic commercial street named after the residence of Zhang Jun, Prince of Qinghe in the Southern Song: Hu Qingyutang (founded in 1874 by Hu Xueyan, the "Medicine King of Jiangnan") is an ancient pharmaceutical complex and traditional Chinese medicine museum, Fang Huichuntang carries on the traditions of the old Chinese pharmacy houses, and the snack market at Wushan Tongbao City buzzes with everyday life. Free and open all day, within walking distance of Wushan Square Station; combine with Southern Song Imperial Street and Wushan Hill for a half-day outing.
Getting there: Wushan Square Station
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