Best Time to Visit

Late spring or early autumn would be the best time to visit Hangzhou. Hangzhou is a typical subtropical city where four seasons are distinguishable. Winter is cold and dry while during the summer time, temperatures can go up till 32 degrees or even higher, along with abundant rainfall and a risk of typhoons. Try to avoid Chinese public holidays such as between October 1st and 7th, during which the city could be flooded by local tourists.

Passport / Visa

For citizens of the following countries, visa is not requested for short term stays : - 90 days : Bosnia and Herzegovina, San Marino - 60 days : Mauritius - 30 days : Bahamas, Barbados, Belarus, Ecuador, Fiji, Grenada, Qatar, Serbia, Seychelles, Tonga, United Arab Emirates. - 15 days : Brunei, Japan, Singapore. Holders of passports issued by the following 49 countries do not require a visa for a 144-hour stay if they are transiting through Hangzhou Airport or Shanghai Hongqiao Airport. However, passengers need to provide ticket showing their first destination, which should be outside China, nor could it be in the same country as the inbound flight. - All European Union citizens, Albania, Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Iceland, Japan, Macedonia, Mexico, Monaco, Montenegro, New Zealand, Qatar, Russia, South Korea, Switzerland, Ukraine, United States. - Messengers who enter China by Shanghai or Hangzhou Airport under transition condition can not leave the area of Zhejiang, Suzhou, and Shanghai.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is located on the south bank of Qiantang River, 27 kilometers away from the downtown area of Hangzhou and 15 kilometers from Xiaoshan Town. A ride from the airport to Wu Lin Road takes about 50 minutes. Shuttle buses run regularly between the airport (Gate 14 area) and the city center, where they make multiple stops (Huanglong Tourist Center, bus stations, etc.). There is a taxi stand at the airport (Gate 10).

• Web:

  www.hzairport.com/en/

• Address:

  Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, Hangzhou

Public Transport

There is an extensive and reliable bus network in Hangzhou, although bus schedules are all in Chinese only. Buses with a "Y" prefix are the ones that circulate among the tourist hot spots. Tickets can be bought directly from the driver (a bus card may be purchased at kiosks in advance). There are also 3 subway lines and 5 under construction. There are 3 railway stations in Hangzhou, Hangzhou Station, Hangzhou South Station and Hangzhou East Station. The easiest way to get to Hangzhou Station is to take the subway line 1. Other stations are served by buses. The public transportation is convenient in Hangzhou and buses serve most tourist sites. There are also bicycle rentals, with a deposit, to enjoy a journey around the West Lake.

Taxi

Taxis are relatively easy to flag down, especially from public places such as bus stops and attraction sites. Getting a cab right off the street normally works faster than calling to order one, as most telephone operators do not speak English and the service is generally relatively slow. The price is 3 km/11 yuan and than 2,5 yuan / km. You can also use taxi cab hailing service with WeChat or Alipay (like Chinese version of Uber). Some Taxi companies for booking in advance: Hangzhou Taxi +86 571 28811111 Hangzhou Leyuan Transport Company +86 571 85311193 Hangzhou Volkswagen Taxi Company +86 571 2720397

Electricity

220 V/50 Hz Adapter needed