Hangzhou’s famous herbal remedies – CGTN

Hangzhou’s famous herbal remedies – CGTN

The photo shows one of Hangzhou’s famous Chinese medicine halls, which has also become a popular spot for tourists. /CGTN

The photo shows one of Hangzhou’s famous Chinese medicine halls, which has also become a popular spot for tourists. /CGTN

The photo shows the herbal cabinet used in Chinese medicine halls. /CGTN

The photo shows the herbal cabinet used in Chinese medicine halls. /CGTN

The photo shows the herbal cabinet used in Chinese medicine halls. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows herbal ingredients used in the creation of Chinese Traditional Medicine. /CGTN

The photo shows one of Hangzhou's famous Chinese medicine halls, which has also become a popular spot for tourists. /CGTN

The photo shows one of Hangzhou’s famous Chinese medicine halls, which has also become a popular spot for tourists. /CGTN

The photo shows one of Hangzhou’s famous Chinese medicine halls, which has also become a popular spot for tourists. /CGTN

In the heart of Hangzhou, east China’s Zhejiang Province, the traditions of Chinese medicine flourish, carrying a legacy that stretches back millennia. The city is home to the renowned Zhejiang Chinese Medical University, a beacon of education and research. Hangzhou’s streets are lined with herbal shops and clinics, where remedies passed down through many generations find relevance in modern society. Acupuncture, herbal therapies and holistic healing remain integral to the city’s fabric, catering to both locals and visitors seeking alternative paths to well-being.