Guests visit the China National Tea Museum. [Photo provided to ehangzhou.gov.cn]

Guests attending the 7th China-US Sister Cities Conference on Oct 26 explored Hangzhou's vibrant local life, visiting Dongshannong Market, the China National Tea Museum (Shuangfeng Pavilion), West Lake, and Hefang Street. The event officially opens in Hangzhou on Oct 27.

A guest tries his hand at making longxusu, or dragon's beard candy. [Photo provided to ehangzhou.gov.cn]

Guests take photos of a replica of the Mogao Grottoes. [Photo provided to ehangzhou.gov.cn]

A guest learns about double-sided embroidery at the China Silk Museum. [Photo provided to ehangzhou.gov.cn]

A guest poses for a photo at the China Cartoon and Animation Museum. [Photo provided to ehangzhou.gov.cn]

Guests pose for a group photo at Zhejiang University. [Photo provided to ehangzhou.gov.cn]