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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Hangzhou
Hangzhou is a modern, wealthy city and compared to Suzhou and Beijing its pretty calm and orderly (only a medium level of motorcycle... 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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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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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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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 »
