Hangzhou Air-Raid Shelters Open "Cooling Mode": A Complete Guide to 6 Public Cooling Spots

1. Two Decades of Civic Commitment Since pioneering the "Shelters for Citizens" initiative in 2003, Hangzhou has welcomed over 6 million visitors seeking summer relief. The upgraded 2025 program features a "3+3" layout: retaining three classic sites—Sipailou (📍38 Sipailou), Baimamiaoxiang (📍Opposite 48 Baimamiaoxiang), and Mantoushan Road (📍27 Mantoushan Road)—while adding three new spaces: Mianfang Construction Tunnel (📍Baoshi Mountain Alley 4), Xishan Tunnel (📍2 Xiaojin Road), and Guanshan Shelter (📍Left of Guanshan Park entrance). All locations operate daily 8:30 AM-5:30 PM (including weekends) through August 31 ⏰. 2. Immersive Experience Guide • Sipailou National Defense Education Center 2,500㎡ space with three zones: - WWII History Exhibit (200+ archival photos) - Electronic Shooting Range (100 daily slots 🔫) - Interactive "Old Hangzhou Shelter" Memory Wall • New Instagrammable Spots: - Stalactite formations at Mianfang Tunnel - Natural "Water Curtain Cave" from Xishan's seepage 💦 - Guanshan exit leads directly to Fuchun River viewpoint 🌊 3. 2025 Innovations | Service Type | Features | |--------------------|-----------------------------------| | Tech Experience | AR construction simulations / Smart climate control | | Humanistic Care | Dedicated rest areas for outdoor workers / Sign language service | | Amenities | Charging stations / AED devices / Nursing rooms | 4. Visitor Tips • Best Time: Weekday mornings (40% fewer visitors) • Essentials: Light jacket (12℃ temperature drop ❄️), reusable cup (free tea provided) • Transport: Guanshan has only 20 parking spots—take Fuyang-Guanshan shuttle bus 🚌 On opening day, Sipailou recorded 1,800 visitors. These historic spaces now exemplify Hangzhou's "Civil Defense for All" philosophy, blending wartime heritage with peacetime utility 📜.