Hangzhou, with its long history of high culture and its modern booming economy, offers the best of traditional Chinese entertainment alongside the bars, discos and karaoke rooms that are part of life in every big city today. If you are interested in ... Read More>>

Qing He Lane 清河坊历史街区 Yan’an Road 延安路商业街 Wulin Road 武林路商业街 Qing He Lane 清河坊历史街区 Harkening back to the Southern Song Dynasty and lined with architecture from the Ming and Qing, Qing He is the place to pick up Hangzhou ... Read More>>

Shopping in Hangzhou was at one time limited to loading up on souvenirs, knickknacks and bolts of silk, but no longer. While Hangzhou's regional goods are, of course, still available for purchase by the truckload, modern shopping malls, supermarkets and ... Read More>>

Hangzhou, Ningbo and Shaoxing cuisines together comprise Zhejiang cuisine (zhe cai), which is itself one of the eight major Chinese cooking styles. Applauded for its tenderness, freshness and crispness, Zhejiang food is a welcome relief from the greasy ... Read More>>

Hangzhou Silk 杭州丝绸 Hangzhou Embroidery 杭州刺绣 West Lake Silk Umbrellas 西湖绸伞 Tianzhu Bamboo Chopsticks 天竺筷 White Chrysanthemum Tea 杭白菊 West Lake Dragon Well Tea (Longjing Tea) 西湖龙井茶 Hangzhou Silk 杭州丝绸 Hangzhou has a long history in ... Read More>>

Hangzhou's snack choices vary with the seasons. Spring brings out the Pian Er Chuan noodle vendors in droves, while autumn sees moon cakes sold on every street corner. Some local munchies, such as congbaogui and Wu Hill Crisp Cakes, are associated with ... Read More>>

Hangzhou has a subtropical monsoon type climate with four quite distinct seasons; however, most travelers like coming to the city during the warm months, usually spring through autumn. In spring, the city is full of flowers and the weather is ideal, while ... Read More>>

West Lake Vinegar Fish (Xi Hu Cu Yu) 西湖醋鱼 Beggar's Chicken (Jiao Hua Ji) 叫化鸡 Dongpo Pork (Dong Po Rou) 东坡肉 Dragon Well Shrimp with Tea (Long Jing Xia Ren)龙井虾仁 West Lake Vinegar Fish (Xi Hu Cu Yu) 西湖醋鱼 “West Lake Vinegar Fish” ... Read More>>

The city of Hangzhou is one of China's great cultural and historical treasures, having played a vital role in the nation's history and maintained a reputation for beauty, wealth and cultural achievement that is matched by few of China's cities. Its status as... Read More>>

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) Hangzhou's airport is approximately 27 km southeast of the city center. Flights go to 106 domestic and international destinations. Most major Chinese cities have direct air links with Hangzhou, and there are ... Read More>>

The main Hangzhou railway station is known simply as Hangzhou Railway Station (Hangzhou Huochezhan) or as Hangzhou City Railway Station (Hangzhou Chengzhan Huoche Zhan). The city's second station is Hangzhou South Station (Hangzhou Nan Zhan). Currently, ... Read More>>

The city of Hangzhou has four main operational long distance bus stations. Bus Station: • East Bus Station (Qiche Dong Zhan) Destinations: popular destinations include Ningbo, Shaoxing, Zhoushan, Jiaxing, Jiashan, Haiyan, Wenzhou, Yiwu, Lishui, Jinhua, ... Read More>>

The Hangzhou taxi fare is 10 RMB for the first 3 km. 2 RMB is charged for each kilometer after 3 km. An additional fare of 50% is charged after 10 km, which makes it 3 RMB for each kilometer after 10 km. Luxury taxis such as Benz charge 10 RMB for the first ... Read More>>

Hangzhou's new subway is currently under construction, with the first line scheduled to open by the end of 2012. Ten lines are planned overall. The stations of line 1 are: Xianghu Station, Binkang Road Station, Xixing Station, Binhe Road Station, Jiangling ... Read More>>

When renting a car, a Chinese license is required, so foreigners are advised to engage a local driver. Rental requirements include a passport and a deposit of around RMB 1000. Visitors are advised to make an advance reservation during holiday periods Read More>>

Tourist Bus Tourist buses are easily recognizable since the numbering system begins with the letter ‘Y’ (for ‘youke’ meaning ‘tourist’) followed by a number. These buses are often referred to as ‘youke’ and are... Read More>>

China country code number: 0086 Hangzhou city code number: 0571 Postcode 310000 Emergency & Most Commonly Used: • Fire: 119 • First Aid: 120 • Police Station: 110 • Check Telephone Number: 114 • Telephone Failure Complaining ... Read More>>