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Sun Kissed Bucket List celebrates its first China National Day in Hangzhou. The vlog begins at West Lake, where crowds gather and the couple walk past islands, hills and the Imperial Pier. They miss the flag-raising ceremony but catch glimpses later, ride golf carts through the park and observe the growing crowds. At Hefang Street, they see a large Laughing Buddha, try Tanghulu and sample snacks and a purple-colored drink. After long restaurant lines, they finish at KFC and discuss the busy holiday atmosphere.
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West Lake on National Day
Sun Kissed Bucket List spends its first China National Day at West Lake in Hangzhou. The lake is one of the city's most popular destinations, and the vloggers encounter heavy crowds during their visit. They describe the scene as a “people mountain, people sea.” The park has islands and hills, and the couple compare the broad water to a bay. They also see a giant golden buffalo and learn about the Imperial Pier, which the video describes as a place emperors used for boating.
They had hoped to attend the flag-raising ceremony but miss it; later they catch glimpses of it. Golf carts move visitors around the park, and the couple note their availability as an accessibility feature. The number of people grows as the day continues. They expect long waits for food and keep exploring despite the overcast weather.
Hefang Street and food stops
The route continues to Hefang Street, a pedestrian area with shops and vendors. The couple see a large Laughing Buddha statue, try Tanghulu—candied fruit on sticks—and sample local snacks and beverages, including a purple-colored drink they cannot identify. They also see souvenirs, including face molds, and other shopping options.
The crowds make dining difficult. After seeing long queues at restaurants, the vloggers end the day at KFC, where they note that the chain has menu items that stand out from their expectations. Their experience of National Day is shaped by the size of the crowds, the routes through West Lake and Hefang Street, and the snacks they find along the way. The couple say they enjoyed their first National Day in China and the chance to see how people celebrate at these popular Hangzhou locations.
The couple's first National Day gives them a close view of how busy a major Hangzhou destination can become during the holiday. They move between park paths, waterway routes and Hefang Street rather than trying to avoid the crowds. Golf carts make it possible to cover more of the park, and they pause to look at the large golden buffalo and the Imperial Pier. The park's scale is part of what makes the visit feel different from a short walk around a city square.
At Hefang Street, stalls and shops offer both food and souvenirs. The vloggers try Tanghulu and other snacks, notice a purple drink they cannot identify, and browse face molds and other items. Their final stop at KFC follows long queues at other restaurants. This ending reflects the practical side of their holiday visit: popular places are crowded, food can involve a wait, and a familiar chain becomes a convenient choice before they finish the day.
FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)
- Q: Where did the couple spend National Day in Hangzhou?
- A: They spend much of the visit at West Lake, then continue to Hefang Street. Both locations are busy during the holiday, and the vloggers describe large crowds in the area.
- Q: What did the couple try at Hefang Street?
- A: They sample Tanghulu, which is candied fruit on a stick, along with other street snacks and a purple-colored drink. They also walk past shops and souvenir stalls.
- Q: Did they attend the flag-raising ceremony?
- A: They miss the ceremony itself but catch glimpses of it later. Their visit to West Lake continues through the park as the crowds grow during the day.
- Q: What was the crowd like at West Lake?
- A: The vloggers describe dense crowds and use the phrase “people mountain, people sea.” They also note golf carts moving visitors through the park.
