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Hangzhou to Complete 4G Network Coverage at the End of this Year HOT

Mar 24, 2011

People in Hangzhou will be the first to enjoy 4G network coverage by the end of this year. West Lake, Wulin Gate, Binjiang Area and Xiasha Area will all be covered by the wireless service. According to the Hangzhou Branch of China Mobile, Hangzhou is the ...... Read More>>

German Artist and Musician Peter Piek to Perform in Hangzhou Sep 22 HOT

Sep 10, 2012

Peter Piek, an independent artist, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Germany, will perform at 9-club in Hangzhou on September 22. A graduate of the prestigious Leipzig Art Academy, Piek has exhibited his paintings throughout Europe, has performed as ...... Read More>>

Huge 6 Meter Tall Wave on Qiantang River, Destroys 56 Meters of Sea Barriers HOT

Aug 16, 2014

A monstrous 6 meter wave terrified locals and tourists alike when it broke through 56 meters of sea barriers to wash over the sea front, drenching and knocking over dozens of spectators. ... Read More>>

Hangzhou’s West Lake Releases Flood Water as the Downpour Continues HOT

Jun 21, 2011

Hangzhou has been hot by torrential rain which resulted in 100 millimetres of water within 24 hours. As a result, West Lake opened its vents to release the floodwater yesterday. This was the first time this year that Hangzhou’s West Lake had to resort ...... Read More>>

10 Nights of Bazaars in Hangzhou HOT

Sep 16, 2010

During this National Day, Golden Week holidays, the Hangzhou Nansongyujie (南宋御街) Chinese Food Night Bazaar will open to visitors. It is expected that there will be 10 different night bazaars placed around Hangzhou within the year. The Nansongyujie ...... Read More>>

Hangzhou-Nanjing High-Speed Rail to Open in Early July HOT

Mar 07, 2013

The Hangzhou-Nanjing high-speed railway recently began the trial stage of its development, and is currently expected to open to the public in early July. ... Read More>>

2010 Hangzhou Leisure Life Experience Festival HOT

Nov 12, 2010

November 12th to 14th, The Potential Profession Development Achievement Exhibition of Hangzhou Tourism and the 2010 Hangzhou Leisure Life Experience Festival will be held in the Zhejiang World Trade International Exhibition Centre. The Exhibition and ...... Read More>>

Hangzhou Nightlife Booming Due to Increase in Tourist Spending HOT

Aug 02, 2010

From the years 2000 to 2009, the average stay for foreign visitors to Hangzhou has seen an increase from 2.2 days to 2.9 days. Of the nighttime activities and recreations available, nighttime performances like “Impression West Lake”, “An ...... Read More>>

Investigators Claim Hangzhou UFO Really Just an Airplane HOT

Jul 26, 2010

The results of a preliminary investigation report into the UFO incident above Hangzhou’s Xiaoshan Airport have been announced. According to the investigation team made up of professionals from Beijing and Shanghai, the picture taken by Mr. Ma ...... Read More>>

Maksim Mrvica Performs in Hangzhou Dec 8 HOT

Nov 29, 2012

Croatian pianist Maksim Mrvica will perform at the Hangzhou Gymnasium on December 8. Born in 1975, Maksim Mrvica started learning piano at the age of nine, and continued to study through the war in 1991. By 2000 he had become one of Croatia's most famous ...... Read More>>

2nd Chrysanthemum Arts Festival Opens HOT

Nov 01, 2011

The opening ceremony of the 2nd Hangzhou Chrysanthemum Arts Festival was held at the Botanical Gardens on October 29th. The festival is part of the 2nd World Leisure Expo and the West Lake Festival. The theme of this year’s festival is ...... Read More>>

Hangzhou Water Bus Lines to Link Other Public Transport by September HOT

Jul 06, 2011

As the first city to open water bus lines in China, Hangzhou has launched eight lines of this kind since 2005. According to reports, Hangzhou Water Bus Company has planned to link the first and last stops of the eight water bus lines with other public ...... Read More>>

Starbucks Incites Controversy Over Branch Near Hangzhou’s Lingyin Temple HOT

Oct 10, 2012

Despite not actually being located inside Hangzhou’s Lingyin Temple grounds, the placement of a new Starbucks branch in the nearby business area has recently sparked online controversy over whether or not the famous symbol of capitalism detracts from ...... Read More>>

15 Million Tourists Visit Hangzhou during National Day Holiday HOT

Oct 08, 2011

According to the Hangzhou Tourism Committee, Hangzhou welcomed 14.9 million tourists during the seven-day National Holiday in October, which is a 15.9% increase from last year, producing revenue of 6.32 billion RMB, a 19.6% increase. West Lake Scenic Area ...... Read More>>

Hangzhou Per Capita GDP Exceeds 80,000 Yuan HOT

Apr 26, 2012

In 2011, Hangzhou's GDP was 701.18 billion Yuan, up 10.1 percent from the previous year, and per capita GPD exceeded 80,000 Yuan for the first time – nearly on par with that of rich countries. Now in its 21st consecutive year of double-digit growth, ...... Read More>>

Canadian Alternative Rock Band Your Favorite Enemies to Play in Hangzhou April 18 HOT

Apr 01, 2014

Progressive Indie rock group Your Favorite Enemies are playing a free gig in Hangzhou April18. The group is fiercely independent, managing every aspect of their own career and even creating their own record label in 2007. ... Read More>>

Hangzhou Becomes China’s First City with Free Outdoor Public Wifi HOT

Nov 01, 2012

On October 30th, the city of Hangzhou announced the opening of China's first free citywide public wifi network, covering 220 sq. km of the city with 2,000 access points. According to the vice-president of network provider Wasu, the city plans to continue to ...... Read More>>

2013 Temple Fair Kicks Off in Hangzhou Feb 10-24 HOT

Jan 31, 2013

The Hangzhou Temple Fair will be held at the Songcheng Theme Park From February 10-24. ... Read More>>

Crab Apple Flowers in Bloom at Hangzhou Botanical Gardens HOT

Mar 30, 2010

Recently, peach flowers, cherry blossoms, and Japanese crab apple flowers have been in bloom at the Hangzhou Botanical Garden. The Japanese crab apple blossoms are primarily located at a place called Haitang Yuan (Crab Apple Flower Palace) in the garden. ...... Read More>>

Hangzhou Hosts S.K.Y. Streetball All-Star Game August 26 HOT

Aug 15, 2012

The 2nd Annual 2012 China S.K.Y. Streetball All-Star Game will be played in the Hangzhou Gymnasium on August 26. The S.K.Y. streetball team is famous amongst basketball fans, and star players Mr. 720, T-Dub, A.O. and other favorites will be present for the ...... Read More>>

Electric Taxies will Start Service around Spring Festival in Hangzhou HOT

Feb 02, 2011

As a city committed to exploring new energy options, Hangzhou has prepared a number of electric vehicle charging facilities around the city and plans to put new electric taxies on the roads by Spring Festival. According to the plan, six electronic charging ...... Read More>>

Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma to Perform in Hangzhou HOT

Feb 15, 2012

World famous cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform with the Silk Road Ensemble at the Hangzhou Grand Theatre on March 6th. The repertoire will include "Silk Road Suite" (丝绸之路组曲), "Zhao Jiping: Moon over Guan Mountains" (赵季平:关山月), ...... Read More>>

Hangzhou Flight Tickets in Short Supply Due to Bullet Train Crash HOT

Jul 25, 2011

The recent bullet train crash near Wenzhou has caused plane tickets to be snatched up nationwide. For the next two days tickets from Hangzhou to Fuzhou have been sold out and there are only full-priced 1st class tickets left to Xiamen. ... Read More>>

First Flight from Hangzhou to Africa Opened May 3rd HOT

May 10, 2011

On May 3rd, the first round-trip flight to Africa departing from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (Hangzhou - New Delhi, India- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia) was officially launched. It is also the first regular flight from the Yangtze River Delta Area to ...... Read More>>

Hangzhou Starts Using Coloured Bus Lanes HOT

Dec 23, 2011

The first batch of coloured bus lanes in Hangzhou was put into use on Shaoxing Lu, Huancheng Dong Lu, Wen’er Lu, Wensan Lu and Huancheng Xi Lu on December 5th. Traffic police said that using coloured bus lanes are an important strategy to ease the ...... Read More>>

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