Hangzhou Travel Forum

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 all ... i will travel to hongkong and guangzhou soon and this time i must visit hangzhou for some bussiness ... and its my first time to hangzhou ... so please if any one can tell me some information like how i can go there from guangzhou and what special places there i must visit after i finish my bussiness meeting and so on ...

Ni hao
i will be in hanghzhou for 10 days , any one care for meeting boys and girls ( but English speaking only)and helping me in some advises , more than welcome , i am 28 years old , working in tourism . i will be in china to visit CITM and exhibition for travel .
thanks
Bye
Firas

Anyone know the taxi fare from the Airport (HGH) to the downtown hotels like Radisson?

thanks.

Long Jing Ask Tea, (Long Jing Wuen Cha). Can anyone tell me the origin of this? Is there a story behind this? Thanks

I am in HZ for 2 nights Sun Oct22 and MonOct23.
I Like to have fun and meet new people.
Looking for a good bar near Radisson Hotel.
I only speak English.
Any Suggestions?

Hello all,

I'll be traveling to Shanghai for work for several days. After that, I am able to take couple days on my own (total of 6 days) before I go back to the US. Do you think it's possible to travel to Suzhou, Hangzhou, AND visit/climb HuangShan in those 6 days before I go back to Shanghai to catch my flight back? Or should I just do Hangzhou and HuangShan, skipping Suzhou?? What should I do??

Chun Ming

What's the typical dress code for dance clubs and bars in hangzhou? I would like to pack as little as possible to leave room for bringing things home, but I want to make sure I have the correct attire for going out dancing/drinking in the evenings. Any tips on things that are considered inappropriate? Any suggestions are welcome.

I'm thinking of taking chinese lessons in Hangzhou and heard a little about the Manda School. Does anyone know the quality and reputation of this school? The location seems to be ideal. Are there any others? I can only spend 2-3 weeks at a time.

I will have two nights in Hangzhou in mid november. My first time there. Other than the famous West Lake, what else is there to look forward to?

I will book a hotel right at west lake, may I know, how long does it take to cover the scenic spots of west lake? Are they concentrated at one place or I would need to take a taxi/bus to go to a few spots?

I also know there is the city centre, Wu Lin Men. How far is that from west lake? How much is the taxi fare? Or is there a direct bus?

Does Hangzhou have a market much like the old Xiangyang market of Shanghai that sells imitation goods?

I plan to visit Hangzhou in mid nov and stay near the west lake , may I know, where in Hangzhou will be a good place to see autumn colors, if any?

anybody knows when westlake festival/fair is going to be this year and how it affects the city crowd

What is the least complicated way to reach Hangzhou from Shanghai on Sunday October 22? I am staying at Shanghai Post & Telecommunication Hotel, 601 Heng Feng Road, Shanghai. If it is using south railway station, approximately how much is taxi? I am travelling alone, will have at least 20 kg. luggage, and cannot speak or read a word of Chinese.

Can anyone tell me more about this May 1st holiday? I'll be in Hangzhou during that time next year. Are there any special events or celebrations I can look for? How busy does the city get during this time?

Hi,
I'm planning to go to Hangzhou next month, October. I'm looking a nice clean and cheap hotel / hostel near the West Lake. I've read in the forums about Hangzhou Int' Youth Hostel, but it doesnt have private room. I've searched and find Hangzhou - Jiangnanyi, at No. 32, Xiamanjuelong Road, Hangzhou Xihu District, Zhejiang Province, 310008. Is it far from the West lake? Or maybe you could recommend me some other place to stay. Thanks.

Hi,
I'm planning to go to Hangzhou next month, October. I'm looking a nice clean and cheap hotel / hostel near the West Lake. I've read in the forums about Hangzhou Int' Youth Hostel, but it doesnt have private room. I've searched and find Hangzhou - Jiangnanyi, at No. 32, Xiamanjuelong Road, Hangzhou Xihu District, Zhejiang Province, 310008. Is it far from the West lake? Or maybe you could recommend me some other place to stay. Thanks.

We are thinking of taking a trip to Hangzhou from Shanghai. Does it justify a night or a daytrip is enough?
If we stay for the night, is there a double with bathroom for the price of 300 to 500 RMB?
Is there anywhere on the web where I can check the train departure/arrival times from Shanghai?
I know there are 2 stations in Shanghai that we can depart from. Which is the other one other than the main train station? Any differences?

Is there a bus that goes around West Lake?
Are there any nice spots around West Lake that we have just gotta stop? We dont drive or bike so this could be a problem unless these spots are near public transportation.

Appreciate all suggestions.

Is it easy to find apartment that cost as much as dormitory room? Having new housemates will be okay for me.
Is there anyone that can help me to give me information about leaving outside the school dorm?

I'm planning to travel from Shanghai to Hangzhou and return to Shanghai for my return flight home. Is it easy to catch the bus? Where is the best place to do this in Shanghai and Hangzhou? I was also thinking of staying at the Ramada Plaza Haihua (298 Qing Chun road), any thoughts on it? Or any better suggestions? thanks...

Hi Folks,

We are going on honeymoon to China this September and we will be arriving first in Hangzhou straight on the bus from Pu Dong Airport.

We are looking for a nice hotel to start our vacation that is on The West Lake although not right in downtown (good to be able to visit downtown but would like a more chilled out environment). We would also prefer a more authentic hotel experience as opposed to some of the large chain hotels that are in downtown. We have a budget but as we are just starting out don't mind paying for something that would be really special.

There is just so much choice and this site seems great for information. - Any advice would be most appreciated.

Thanks Again

Anders

Am going to Hangzhou in a couple of weeks. Are they any hotels in the Sing dollar 40 to 60 range?

Also what's the weather there like? Humidity? Thanks

Hi,

I'm planning to study Mandarin in Hangzhou for 8 weeks in December. Can anyone recommend a good language school to study at? I'm considering studying at a school called MANDA School of Chinese but can't seem to find much feedback from other foreigners. If you have any info or feedback on this school that would be great!

Thanks,

Serena

Hello,

I will be moving to Hangzhou very soon and my company is located in Hi-Tech Industry Development Zone , Binjiang. I have couple of questions regarding Hangzhou.

1. How much does it cost to rent an apartment in the nearby locality? Basically, I am looking for a 1 bedroom apartment with water, cooking gas, electricity, and if possible, fully furnished. It should be secure and should not be too far from market/shops.

2. Which area will be suitable for me to minimize my travelling time to office?

3. I will be getting a monthly salary of 4800 CNY. Is this a good salary to survive in Hangzhou and meet my expenses?

4. Is is difficult to find vegetarian food in Hangzhou?

5. Is Hangzhou safe and good for expatriates?

Please send me your valuable inputs as soon as possible.

Thanks
aiseduk

I would like some information about catching a bus from Pu Dong airport to Hangzhou. I arrive at PuDong approx 18.05pm and would like to travel directly to Hangzhou.

Also, as I have to do some business there, any advice regarding communication (as I believe very little english is spoken) would be greatly appreciated.

Thankyou
Liz

How many nights should we stay in Hangzhou? We want to soak in as much as possible and do in in a relaxed way. This is my heritage too. Thank you.

I was in Hangzhou 20 years ago and I loved it! I remember the Temple and the North peak and I'm trying to write a story (a positive one) which has a scene in those places. My two characters have to leave the temple and climb up to the peak and down to some other place (a road, building or site)so I'm really interested in what this climb would be like, the path, the trees, flowers, bushes, sounds, sights, smells, water, the views. Anything like that would help me. Also, any description of how you enter the Temple from the road, stream, trees, path, people, sounds, smells.The time of year would be July. Thank you very much!
Gene

Dear Travellers,

I will be goin to Hangzhou next month for atleast 3 mnths for the first time. Can anyone please let me know what is the usual cost of a small 1 Bedroom apartment. I dont want an expensive one, since I will be stayin alone.

I 'll be workin in Tech-park, and my office timings will be very early in the mornin. how is the transport connectivity (Buses, or tubes whatever is there in Hangzhou) around 4-5 am??

Thanks for your answers. Hope to see u there!!

Luv
Ammu

Hi friends,

I am Ammu from Bangalore India, and I will be traveling soon to Hangzhou as my Company is opening its new branch in Tech-park. I will be there on transfer basis and I guess it would be not less than 3 mnths atleast in the begining. There are few things I want to know about staying in Hangzhou:
a. How much does it cost for a rented apartment or for a hostel
b. Is there any legal restriction while living in a rented place?
c. What should be the ideal location to stay in terms of connectivity to city and work place?
d. What is the general cost of livin for Hangzhou?

Lots of Thanks and Luv
Ammu

Hi! I am going to move to hangzhou at the end of the month, for at least a year, maybe more... This is my second year in China and I reckon I have been very lazy so far. So I have good resolutions...
First I want to seriously learn Mandarin. Secondly, I used to practice Judo and Aikido, but I have had any training for the last few years, so I want to get some serious exercise and learn WuShu/KungFu. So my questions are:
1. Can anyone give me a tip as to how to find an affordable but qualified Chinese tutor?
2. Can anyone recommend a good WuShu/KungFu school in Hangzhou?

Thanks for your time and help!

I will be in Hangzhou next week for work,I 'll stay there for ten day.This is exploration trip for to decide if i can accept a new agreement. If yes, I'll spend in Hangzhou about 15/20 days every two months. For this I would like to know many things possible regard the city and looking for some interesting friend. Thanks so much for any answer