Hangzhou is currently recruitment a “modern Marco Polo” to serve as its advisor for international tourism marketing. Read More>>
This year’s Lantern Festival will fall on Feb 17th. In Hangzhou there are plenty of places to view the colourful lanterns in all districts: Shangcheng District: Wushan Square Xiacheng District: West Lake Cultural Square, Fengqi Lu, Tiyuchang Lu ... Read More>>
The 2013 Hangzhou International Marathon is scheduled to kick off on November 3, winding its way around the scenic West Lake and Qiantangjiang Scenic Area. Read More>>
Plans for a high speed rail line connecting Hangzhou, in Zhejiang Province, to Huangshan, in Anhui Province, recently passed review with the National Development and Reform Commission. Ground breaking for the project is scheduled for within the year. The ... Read More>>
The 13th Hangzhou Auto Show rolls into town from Nov 7-11, showcasing many of the world's top luxury automobile brands including Ferrari, Maserati, Bentley, Rolls-Royce, Aston Martin, Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and BMW. Spread over 100,000 square meters, this ... Read More>>
Hangzhou taxi fares are to increase following a recent rise in gasoline prices. At present, Hangzhou Price Bureau and Hangzhou Road Transportation Authority have begun conducting surveys on the taxi fare adjustment. Read More>>
According to reports, a high-technology “Xixi Valley” will emerge around Hangzhou Xixi area. Recently, Hangzhou decided to launch an international valley, Xixi Valley, within 7 years. The planning area for Xixi Valley covers 10.38 square ... Read More>>
On August 31st, the gravitational pull of the stars and planets along with the influence of the "Nanmadol" typhoon caused some of the biggest waves seen in years at the annual tide watching "festival" on Qiantan River in Hangzhou. Many ... Read More>>
On December 15 of 2010, Zhejiang Province welcomes the first snow of this winter. According to the report from Zhejiang Provincial Meteorological Station, the snowfall mainly covers the western part of Zhejiang province. Sleet has began in Hangzhou, ... Read More>>
From now on there will be free Wifi access at certain places around Hangzhou’s West Lake. The network is called i-xihu, and you are required to register in order to use it. Read More>>
Residents in Hangzhou can snap up annual boat passes that allow them to cruise along the West Lake on a daily basis. Read More>>
This September a route from Hangzhou to Paris will officially open from Hainan airlines. The flight will fly to the city of love via Xi’an and will be available from September 3. Read More>>
Beijing electro-rock band Queen Sea Big Shark will perform at Hangzhou’s 9 Club on April 14. Read More>>
The Hangzhou Leisure Shopping Festival will kick off in Hangzhou from December 4th until January 3rd. During the Shopping Festival, Hangzhou Tower, Jiebai, Hangzhou Department Store, Wanxiang City and other major shopping centres and major commercial ... Read More>>
Russian Airline, Oren Air is now offering direct flights from Moscow to Hangzhou, initially between July 6 and September 28. The Boeing 777 airplane will make the return journey once a week. Read More>>
The most beautiful outdoor music festival, the 6th West Lake Music Festival, will be held on June 11th and June 12th at Prince Bay Park in Hangzhou. During the two day festival, visitors will be able to join in wonderful music parties performed by bands ... Read More>>
Zhongshan Nan Lu (Drum Tower to Wansongling) will turn into a night market street and will be open for business at the end of December. Moreover, 100 buildings on Zhongshan Lu with special characteristics have been selected and each will be put on a sign ... Read More>>
Avril Lavigne is not only a punk princess singer from Canada, she also enjoys one of the world’s highest sales in the 21st century. She will be performing in Hangzhou, March 4. Read More>>
All Hangzhou’s entry and exit reception offices will provide visitors with registration services on weekends after the May Day Holiday. Among these offices, Jianggan branch office will open on both Saturday and Sunday while other branch offices will ... Read More>>
International sax superstar Kenny G will be performing at the Huanglong Sports Center in Hangzhou on September 19. Read More>>
As December is the off-season for flights in China (even during Christmas), almost all flights departing from Hangzhou airport this month have heavily-discounted tickets. -Passengers flying to Chengdu can buy tickets for 460 RMB (71% discount). -Passengers ... Read More>>
The fourth China Hangzhou Chaoshan Plum Blossom Festival is being held at Chaoshan Scenic Area in Yuhang District from February 18th to March 1st. During the festival, in addition to gazing at the seemingly-endless landscape of springtime plum blossoms, ... Read More>>
The Hangzhou International Outdoors & garden Furniture Fair will exhibit an array of garden furniture, camping gears, all kinds of supplies and emergency kits for outdoor adventures, BBQ grills, and RV cars and supplies. Admission is 50 RMB and free if ... Read More>>
On August 17th, in Haining (Zhejiang Province), along the north shore of the Qiantang River, the tides were surging and there were waves crashing on to shore that were more than 10 m high. The intersection of Ding Bridge and Jianshan has become a popular ... Read More>>