Hangzhou Travel Forum

Hello

We are travelling to Hangzhou on May 9 with my husband for 3 days, and are looking for an English speaking/or Russian/ or Hebrew speaking tour guide for that period. We speak all 3 languages fluently so no difference to us which languge the guide will use..

Many thanks in advance!
Irene

Hi All

My friends & I will be arriving in Hangzhou on 9 Sep 08 for 7 days trip. We plan to spend 2 days in Hangzhou, 2 days in Suzhou, and 2 days in Wuxi.

Could anyone advise which is the best travel route for us to take as between hangzhou, suzhou, and wuxi.

We cant seem to be able to find a transportation option from Hangzhou to Wuxi and vice versa.

We will be departing from hangzhou on 15 Sep 08.

Thanks.

Hi! I plan to travel to HANGZHOU soon. I tried to get the info on the intenet regarding the bus/ train journey. It was helpless. Can you kindly tell me, how long is the journey
a)from Hangzhou to Shanghai by bus/ train.
a)from Shanghai to Su Zhou by bus/ train.
a)from Su Zhou or Shanghai to Nanking by bus/ train.

which ride is better the train/ bus?
thanks!

What hotels in Hangzhou provide excellent western breakfast (bacon and eggs) for a reasonable price? I'm staying at the Hyatt and the breakfast is way overpriced

Appreciate if someone could provide me the contact number of Junwang Holiday Hotel at Qing Chun Road, Hangzhou.

Thank you.

How do I get from Hangzhou to the taiping cable car at the base of Huangshan? I would like to avoid a stop over in Tangkou.

Does any one knows where is the West Rivulet Hotel? Next can anyone tell me if the West lake show is worth going?

going to Fenkou next week..does anyone have any info on this area.....many thanks Penypee

traveling from Hangzhou to Huzhou by bus can you recommend a hotel in Huzhou
many thanks
Penny

Can anyone please tell me if they know of any catholic churches in Hangzhou, schedule of masses and addresses ..thanks Penny

Please recommend a cheap & clean hotel/hostel near the west lake. I'm also planning to go to Suzhou by boat from Hangzhou. Is it easy to get the boat ticket?

What's the best way for a poor college student to get from Orlando to Hangzhou, China?

I need to stay there for at least four days, and it needs to take less than a month for me to get there and back.

Remember, I have limited budget (meaning money for food and maybe a few nights at a cheap hotel).

Thanks guys.

What's the best way for a poor college student to get from Orlando to Hangzhou, China?

I need to stay there for at least four days, and it needs to take less than a month for me to get there and back.

Remember, I have limited budget (meaning money for food and maybe a few nights at a cheap hotel).

Thanks guys.

Is there any possibility to have a local english speaking guide for Hangzhou for 1 day trip (we're coming from Shanghai)? I have already bought a tour to China but I refused to take the trip to Hangzhou through them as they take you only to West lake and Tea village. Any names and e-mails are great help to come in touch

We are planninga two day retreat from Shanghai to get out of smog and heat. Is Hangzhou a good retreat. Looking at Lakeview Hotel, looks good, has anyone stayed there? We are alsointerested in swimming in teh lake..is this possible near the hotel. Waht are the MUST SEES from teh locl point of view, we ill have been touring fro two weeks, so downtime and relaxation will be a priority. But, don't want to misss the MUST SEE'S. Thank you so much.

What is the best thing for a non-Chinese speaker to have on hand when using buses in Hangzhou? Is there a bus route guide I can get here in Shanghai before leaving, or is there something it is suggested to buy in Hangzhou railway station upon arrival?

Is there any site that gives detailed information for Hangzhou bus routes? I would like to familiarize myself with them before leaving. Even if the route information is in Chinese, it's ok: I can use the translator on my computer.

I have heard that Hangzhou buses announce stops in English as well as Chinese. Is this all buses, or just the Y buses?

Appreciate the info.

anyone tried going to hangzhou from luoyang by train? Is it hard to buy ticket luoyang-hangzhou?

I'm planning a short trip to Hangzhou from Shanghai. I have heard read very good things about the Jiangnanyi hostel--but I get the impression from what I've read that none of the staff speak English there? I have also read many good reviews for the West Lake Youth House, where apparently English is spoken. My Mandarin is very minimal and I'll be traveling on my own, so I'm thinking it might be a good idea to stay in a hostel where some English is spoken, in case I encounter a problem on my trip. Any recommendations?
Also, if you get a private room at a hostel, at what time are you usually able to occupy it? (Don't want to be in the situation of hauling my bags around because I arrived too early.)

I have a maximum of three days for my trip -- considering staying either two or three. Are two days not enough for someone who wants to really take in the sites in Hangzhou?

thanks for the info!

Any suggestions? I've heard that Hangzhou Int'l Youth Hostel's dormitory room is okay, but does anyone have their email address so I can ask some questions? I tried finding it in the internet, but I can't find any. I want a hostel near the West lake and accessible to restaurants, transportation, etc..

Will be travelling from Shanghai International Airport bus station to Hangzhou. How long is the bus ride ?

I will be visiting Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai on a business trip and have promised my kids and parents ( who will be babysitting them)whom I'm leaving behind that I shall be getting some souvenirs for them. Problem is I would be short of time and would not have the time to browse or window-shop.What are the products which are typical or unique to these places and where can I buy them at each city?Knic-knacs like chopsticks or items for display will not be appealing to them.Perhaps some traditional toys or tidbits would be appreciated.

I'll be taking summer courses in Hangzhou for 3 weeks starting in 2 weeks. Any last minute thoughts about my stay? Words of advice? English speaking members who would like to get together and have a beer?

Let me know, happy travels!

Hi,
I have to be at Pudong Airport at 7:oo in the morning on Monday 16th April. Are there any night buses or train departing from Hanzhou at night? If I take the train how do I get to the airport from the station? Maybe I had better go to Shanghai the night before and spend the night in a hotel? Then where?

Any advice as to the best course of action?

Thanks

Hi,
I'm visiting Hangzhou in May. We have three children (4, 6 and 8 years old) so we are looking for a nice hotel.

Preferably next to a park. So that they can run outside the hotel ;-).

Would be nice if it was in walking distance to the West Lake.

We are looking in the price range 400-600 Yuan.

Does anyone have some suggestions?

Hello:

My friend and I are planning to spend about three days in Huangzhou from the 25th of April to the 28th. We were then thinking of going to the Yellow Mountain area and spending a few days in this scenic landscape, hike the mountains etc.

What would be the best way to get from Hangzhou to Tunxi (should we fly? ) and how do we get from Tunxi to the Yellow Montain area. We would like to make a reservation in a hotel in Tunxi from the 28th for 2 nights and I am looking for suggestions for a good and centrally located hotel.

We would like to spend two days hiking and exploring the scenery and heard that the Yungu Hotel on the mountaintop is a good place. Any suggestions?

On the 2nd of May we would like to leave the mountain, get back to Tunxi and fly to Yangzhou where we are planing to stay from the 2nd to the 5th of May. (Metropark Hotel Yangzhou?) .

On the 5th we are booking a flight to take us from Nanjing to Beijing and I assume we will hire a car to take us from Yangzhou to the Nanjing airport.

Any suggestions for best mode of transport or wonderful hotels in the places mentioned are greatly appreciated.

Karin


Now, I was told by different people that the 1st of May National Holiday weekend is a very tough and crowded time nearly everywhere and it is probably a good idea to make train/plain/hotel arrangements for these days sooner rather than later.

Hi all,

Can someone recommend a 2D1N itinerary of all that's got to be seen and done in Hangzhou?

I want to get a feel of the place and see all the lovely must-see sights and eat all the must-eat food! :)

Your help is greatly appreciated!

Thank you!

smiles,
francesca

Hi guys,

We are planning a trip around China in April, with Hangzhou as the last stop. We will arrive on the morning of 4/14 from Shanghai, and depart for Beijing at night the next day (aboard Z10 overnight, Sunday) to catch a noontime flight from Beijing to Korea.

How difficult would it be to buy 2 tickets (soft sleeper) upon my arrival in Hangzhou on Saturday 4/14? Should I be worried about a lack of available seats? How fully booked is the Z10 train usually?

Any help at all would be appreciated!

Thank you!!!

Are there digital cameras here that can be purchased?

Hi,
Any one knows ,are there any special events in Hangzhou during the New years day , especially on Dec 31st evening,like Music show, Drama,Parties etc.I do not have anything particular now.If you think something different and interesting you can inform to me.

Thanks for your attention.Wish you Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year 2007.
-Siva

Hi,
Any one knows ,are there any special events in Hangzhou during the New years day , especially on Dec 31st evening,like Music show, Drama,Parties etc.I do not have anything particular now.If you think something different and interesting you can inform to me.

Thanks for your attention.Wish you Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year 2007.
-Siva