Discoveries of new patients infected with the HIV virus in Hangzhou are significantly higher than last year. The Center for Public Health and Disease Control located in Hangzhou’s Xihu District recently conducted random testing at three local ... Read More>>
To encourage residents to rent public bicycles, Hangzhou will adjust the bike rental service time from 6:00-20:30 to 6:00-21:00 starting from April 1st. See also: Getting Beyond the West Lake: Bicycle Routes in Hangzhou Read More>>
Lee Cooper Ltd. (China) was officially set up at Xiasha Lu Cultural Centre in Hangzhou Economic and Technological Development Zone. The corporation has guaranteed use of the Lee Cooper trademark in the Greater China Region (China Mainland, Hong Kong and ... Read More>>
When compared to taking a train from Hangzhou to Nanjing, many frequent travellers between these two cities have realised that riding on the "Hangzhou-Nanjing Express Bus" is a much better option. More daily trips: The Hangzhou-Nanjing Express Bus ... Read More>>
On June 11th, 2011 West Lake Music Festival was held at Prince Bay Park in Hangzhou. The uninvited and unexpected heavy rain did not stop thousands of fans from crowding in the park. More info about the 2011 West Lake Music Festival, please click here. Read More>>
Veteran classical singer Sarah Brightman is set to perform at Hangzhou’s Huanglong Sports Center on June 25. Read More>>
The Berlin Symphony Orchestra from Germany will be performing a New Year’s concert at the Hangzhou Grand Theater on December 29. Read More>>
Starting from January 1st, 2011, the service hours for the public bicycle system will be extended in downtown Hangzhou. The details are: Bicycle rental will start 30 minutes earlier in the morning and begin at 06:00. The bicycle return time will be extended ... Read More>>
The Yale Glee Club are set to perform at Zhejiang University’s Zijingang Campus Theater on May 25. Read More>>
The 2nd World Leisure Expo will be held in Hangzhou from September 17th to November 18th. Using the theme “Leisure - Enhancing the Quality of Life”, the Expo will cover a multitude of leisurely activities at its three main venues: Xianghu Lake ... Read More>>
The Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Park was recently named a "National 5A Scenic Spot" – the first wetland in China to receive that designation. Xixi Wetland Park is China's first and only park to combine urban, agricultural and cultural wetlands ... Read More>>
Despite staying tight-lipped about subway line 1’s official opening date, ticket prices for the new line have recently been confirmed. Prices will be calculated by distance, with the lowest tickets costing 2 RMB and the highest tickets costing 8 RMB. ... Read More>>
Hangzhou Paradise Park (杭州乐园) will host the 4th Halloween Party from October 1st to October 31st. The whole park will be transformed into a “Halloween castle full of magic and thrills”, complete with four “terror zones” and other ... Read More>>
According to the Hangzhou Meteorological Bureau, weather in the city will be pleasant from Monday to Wednesday this week. However, cold air will sweep through the region on Thursday, Dec 23rd and the weather will turn cloudy with some rain expected. ... Read More>>
The Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport recently welcomed its first foreign interns: three Dutch girls studying to be professional flight attendants. As exchange students, the three girls will be stationed at various services in the airport for the next ... Read More>>
On October 1st, 2010, Tangxi Old Town in Hangzhou is scheduled to open a new historic-style pedestrian walkway to visitors. The walkway will feature eateries offering local special cuisines and delicacies, as well as arts and crafts gift shops. A great ... Read More>>
Hangzhou recently introduced a new product–a specialised SIM card or Chengshitong (城市通) – for mobile phone users. Residents will be able to use the smart cards as SIM cards in their phones, to pay for bus fares, buy groceries, checkout free ... Read More>>
The 4th Hangzhou Art Fair will take place from May 25th to May 30th at the Hangzhou Peace Exhibition and Conference Center. This year’s art fair, which aims to promote modern art, will gather more than 30 art organizations from home and abroad and ... Read More>>
The 2012 Multinational SlamBall Athletic Association (MSAA) will host a series of exhibition games at the Yellow Dragon Sports Center in Hangzhou from August 30-September 2. Come learn more about the sport and watch some of the league’s best players ... Read More>>
China Mobile’s Hangzhou branch recently introduced a new product – an all-purpose card for mobile phones users called Mobile Resident Card, or Chengshitong (城市通). The card was developed jointly by the Hangzhou Residents Card Company, China ... Read More>>
On the morning of August 1st, more than 1,000 taxi drivers in Hangzhou parked their cabs in prominent locations around the city center, including Hangzhou North Bus Station, Dengyuan Road and Huzhou Road. They called their strike for three reasons: low ... Read More>>
On October 30th, the starting fare of taxi rides in Hangzhou was raised to 11 RMB. See also: Hangzhou to Enforce Car Restriction Policy during Peak Hours Read More>>
British hip-hop DJ Eric Lau is set to play a show at Hangzhou’s Insomnia Space club on March 2. Read More>>
The 2010 Hangzhou Xixi Wetland Dragon Boat Cultural Festival kicks off on June 16th. The opening ceremony takes place at 9:30am in Jiangcun (蒋村) Village by the Xixi Natinal Wetlands (西溪湿地). The opening ceremony will feature a number of traditional ... Read More>>