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Hangzhou and the Joy of Cycling (Conversation)

17.11.2025
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This episode has come out very late because of my appendicectomy. Apologies! I have recovered now and we should be back to our regular schedule soon enough.

'Above there is heaven, and below there is Hangzhou.' So it must be a pretty great city, right? I sure thought so! In today's episode, I tell you all about my visit to this ancient Chinese city, with its lovely lake, temples and food.

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Intro

A rite of passage

A new view

Hali Bote

Hang Joe! Do it!

Bustling with history

A mouldy hotel

That West Lake vibe

Soaking up the temples

Amazing noodles

Back on the bike!

An unfortunate incident

New frames

Where's this cafe??

The results of my Japanese exam

Random China things

The best tissues in the world

Stay in the light?

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