See what the experts are saying about Hangzhou. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Seven centuries ago, Marco Polo pronounced Hangzhou "the finest, most splendid city in the world . . . where so many pleasures may be found that one fancies oneself to be in Paradise." Hangzhou's claim to paradise has always been centered... Continue reading »
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Planning a trip
The best time to visit Hangzhou is in fall and spring, when weather is mildest. Winters and summers aren't extreme, but the climate is less pleasant, though hotel prices are likely to be lower. For more information, go to www.visithangzhou... Continue reading »
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Fast facts
Business Hours In China, businesses and offices usually remain open from 8am to 5pm and generally close for lunch between noon and 1pm. Shops are open daily from 8 or 8:30am to 7:30 or 8pm (9am to 7pm in winter; 9am to 8:30pm in summer), and... Continue reading »
Hangzhou Travel Experiences
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Me, Ildi, and our Chinese Adventure - Part 1, Han...
After spending the night of the 17th alone (literally – everyone had left Beijing for the provinces, and the streets looked deserted), ce... Continue reading »
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3rd Day in Shanghai
Even though I found out that it the other hotel was only twenty minutes away, I still had to wake up at 6:30am again. The tour this morni... Continue reading »
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Hangzhou
We arried in Hangzhou about 11pm and walked out of the bus station into a mob of locals who were all trying to get us into their cabs, so... Continue reading »
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Hangzhou West Lake
The area surrounding Hangzhou`s West Lake is one of the most beautiful places I`ve ever been to. The lake is 3km in diameter, so we hired... Continue reading »
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Needing Some Coffee
We have been in country now for just over 48 hours and the time change is just now begining to ware off. Going to bed at a normal 11pm bu... Continue reading »
Popular Hangzhou Hotels
- Huachen International Hotel
- 4 Eyes Backpackers Youth Hostel
- Holiday Inn Hangzhou
- Lakeview Hotel Hangzhou
- Hangzhou Sunny Hotel
- Hangzhou Sunny Hotel
- Zhejiang International
- Victoria Regal Hotel
- Super 8 Hotel Hangzhou Hi-Tech
- New Century Zhijiang Resort Hangzhou
