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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, …

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 …

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 …

Due to the Internet policy of China, certain websites and applications are not accessible from the mainland, which includes those very commonly used in the west (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Google, Skype and more). Some travellers have been able to gain access to those via a VPN service (installed prior to arrival in China). Make sure …

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 …

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 …

China Post has many branches around Hangzhou. Post boxes are relatively easy to locate and are dark green in …

There are numerous pharmacies scattered throughout the city. Ask your hotel for assistance if you need help finding one. In the city centre, multiple pharmacies are located along Quingchun Road and Fengqi …

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