West Lake lotus root starch is a Hangzhou specialty that was introduced to the imperial family as "tribute starch".

It has been handmade since ancient times and has become an art form.

It's currently lotus root starch-making season, so let's go to Sanjia village, Xihu district and have a look.

Starting June 17, a brand new bilingual program entitled Hangzhou Eye will offer the world new insight into Hangzhou, East China's Zhejiang province.