[4] Following the outbreak of the Cultural Revolution from January 1–10 in 1967, all editions of Hangzhou Daily consisted solely of Xinhua News Agency wire reports.

On September 5, 1968, publication was temporarily suspended but was recommenced on December 16 of the same year, maintaining the four-page format.

In March 1992, it launched a four-page folio section titled "West Lake Weekend [zh]" which was later expanded to eight color pages.

On 31 December 1999, Hangzhou Daily released its 100th commemorative edition to welcome the new century, divided into five sections: "Brilliant History", "Ancient Capital Literary Rhythm", "Cangsang Town", "Hundred Schemes of Livelihood", and "Hundred Years of Elites", with over 60 pages dedicated to news.

[4] Later, on November 14, Hangzhou Daily was recognized as "the second advanced unit of local newspaper management" by the General Administration of Press and Publication of the People's Republic of China.

In 1980, it became the first newspaper in mainland China to launch a special section on "Tourism" featuring travelogues, introductions to famous places and landmarks, and highlights of Hangzhou's scenery.

Over the years, the newspaper has expanded its news sections, including a comprehensive supplement initially titled "Cultural Life" on the third page; it was later renamed "Early Sun" in April 1957.

The current name of the supplement is "Xihang", making it the first newspaper in mainland China to establish a special section on "Tourism".