Zhejiang Sheng Travel Forum

I may be working in Wenzhou. How do the locals accept foreigners. Do they see dollar signs when they look at them? How is the food? Can I drink the water? Are there any people that speak English?

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

Hi,

I would like to know which month is the best to visit Hangzhou? July or Sept.

Preferably not too hot or too cold. I know I has miss the spring time because I am not free during that period.

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

Thank you.

Hi,

Has anyone visited Wuzhen before? Is it worth going?

Momo

Does anyone has recommendation of any off beaten path to visit in Hangzhou other than the touristy place like West Lake etc?

I am planning to travel to Hangzhou, from April 25th till May 3rd (about 9 days)and would like to know if it is enough to cover the following places?

Hangzhou, Shuzhou, Shaoxing, Ningbo and Putuoshan.

Actually if I want to include Nanjing in my plan, which one of the above-mentioned place I should drop?

FYI, I will fly in directly to Hangzhou.

Following are the additional informations I would like to know for my travel plan:

a) Travel itinerary order Hangzhou -> Shaoxing -> Ningbo -> Putuoshan -> Shuzhou. Where can I fit in Nanjing ?

b) Type of transportation and cost i.e. bus/train - Pls recommend for the above-mentioned places

c) Accomodation for all locations - Pls recommend budget hotel or hostel

d) How many days I should spent (at least) in each of the above-mentioned places?

e) Among the water village, which one is worth going? I would prefer less touristy places

I am planning to travel to Hangzhou, from April 25th till May 3rd (about 9 days)and would like to know if it is enough to cover the following places?

Hangzhou, Shuzhou, Shaoxing, Ningbo and Putuoshan.

Actually if I want to include Nanjing in my plan, which one of the above-mentioned place I should drop?

FYI, I will fly in directly to Hangzhou.

Following are the additional informations I would like to know for my travel plan:

a) Travel itinerary order Hangzhou -> Shaoxing -> Ningbo -> Putuoshan -> Shuzhou. Where can I fit in Nanjing ?

b) Type of transportation and cost i.e. bus/train - Pls recommend for the above-mentioned places

c) Accomodation for all locations - Pls recommend budget hotel or hostel

d) How many days I should spent (at least) in each of the above-mentioned places?

e) Among the water village, which one is worth going? I would prefer less touristy places

Hi everyone!
Can anyone tell me the best way to get from Shanghai Pudong Airport to Jiande, Zhejiang.By bus or train?
Would I have to go to Hangzhou first?
The cheapest option would be best.
Any information would be helpful...bus/train number/ station / and cost
Thanks in advance
Mark

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.

I am getting ready to move to Ningbo from the States in about a month. I've lived in China before, but that was up north in Shenyang. I was wondering if I could get some good recommendations on restaurants/nightclubs in Ningbo. I am also looking at finding some good parks, etc. in Yinzhou District (where I will probably be living).
I became a huge hotpot addict when last living in China and am very very interested in finding the best Sichuan-style hotpot restaurant. I want the real deal, too. :)
I am more interested in the local flavor of a city and not into the huge tourist scene.

Thanks!

Carolyn

Hi,

I'm wondering if there are any train connections from Hangzhou to Wuzchen- Suzhou? If not, are there any buses one could use instead?

We'll be staying in Hangzhou for three days and three days in Suzhou, and we'd also like to visit Wuzchen during one day. We were thinking of leaving Hangzhou around 8-9 in the morning, travel to Wuzchen, stay there until early evening, and then continue on to Suzhou. Any suggestions?

Many thanks in advance,

Sandra

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

This is will be the first time I going to Ningbo. Which will be the convenience way to Ningbo? Any direct flight from Singapore.

Will be in Jiaxing for a couple of months.What are best weekend trips for sightseeing, shopping, etc...?
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..