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Visa Information

签证信息

If you're coming from the UK, US or Canada, you'll need to apply for a tourist visa to visit China and be sure to get this done at least 2 months before your trip to avoid any last-minute stress. If you're traveling on a Mauritian or French passport, you're in luck and no visa needed! Importantly, please make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months after you leave China

Flights to Hangzhou

杭州的航班信息

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) is the main international airport. If you're traveling from Southeast Asia, Hangzhou is well-connected with direct flights from major cities like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong. For guests travelling from Europe, Mauritius and North America, we suggest flying into Hong Kong then taking a connecting flight or a stopover to Hangzhou or fly to Shanghai and take a flight or high-speed train to Hangzhou. The train from Shanghai to Hangzhou is about 1.5 hours

From Europe

Option 1: Direct flight to Shanghai (PVG), then take a connecting flight to Hangzhou (HGH)

Option 2: Fly to Hong Kong (HKG), then transfer to a flight to Hangzhou (HGH)

Suggested Airlines: Cathay Pacific, British Airways, Air France, China Eastern
Travel Time: Approx 11-14 hours

From Mauritius

Option 1: Fly to Shanghai (PVG), take a connecting flight to Hangzhou (HGH)

Option 2: Fly to Hong Kong (HKG), transfer to a flight to Hangzhou (HGH)

Option 3: Fly to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) (direct flight), take a connecting flight to Hangzhou (HGH)

Suggested Airlines: Emirates, Air Mauritius, Cathay Pacific, Malaysia Airlines
Travel Time: Approx 12-14 hours to Kuala Lumpur, then an additional 6-7 hours to Hangzhou

From North America

Option 1: Fly to Hong Kong (HKG), take a direct flight to Hangzhou (HGH)

Option 2: Fly to Shanghai (PVG), take a domestic flight to Hangzhou (HGH)

Suggested Airlines: Air Canada, Cathay Pacific, China Eastern, Air China, United Airlines, American Airlines
Travel Time: Approx 16-20 hours

From Southeast Asia

Hangzhou is well-connected with direct flights from major cities like Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Hong Kong

Airport Transfer

机场接送

Taxi is the most convenient and affordable way to get to your accommodation from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), typically costing around 120 RMB, approximately 12 GBP. It's handy to have the accommodation address written in Chinese to show your taxi driver

Getting Around

出行方式

Metro

Coverage: Extensive; over 10 lines connecting key tourist spots like West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Hangzhou East Railway Station, and even Alibaba’s HQ in Binjiang.
Ease of Use: Very easy for tourists. Signage is in English and Chinese. Ticket machines have English interfaces. Announcements are bilingual.
Frequency: Trains every 3–5 minutes during peak times.
Operating Hours: Typically 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM.
Cost:
- ¥2 to ¥9 (~$0.30 to $1.30) depending on distance.
- You can use Alipay or buy single-use tickets with cash/WeChat Pay.
Tourist Tip: Best for avoiding traffic. Use to get to/from train stations and major hubs.

✅ Recommended for most trips, especially during rush hour.

Buses

Coverage: Extensive and cheap. Connect areas not served by metro.
Ease of Use: Moderate difficulty. Some routes have English displays, but many do not. Drivers don’t speak English.
Payment: Alipay/WeChat Pay or local IC cards. Some buses accept cash but exact change only.
Cost: ¥2 to ¥4 (~$0.30 to $0.60).
Tourist Tip: Use for scenic spots not directly served by metro (e.g. Meijiawu tea villages or Bamboo-lined paths).

⚠️ Best if you can use apps like Amap (AutoNavi) with English or Google Maps, though Google Maps is less reliable in China.

Taxi

Availability: Readily available in most parts of the city.
Ease of Use: Medium. Most drivers don’t speak English. Show your destination in Chinese or use ride apps.
Cost:
- Base fare ¥13 ($1.80) for 3 km, then ~¥2.5/km.
- A 20-minute ride might cost around ¥30–¥50 ($4.50–$7.50).
Apps: DiDi (China’s Uber) is the most convenient. Use DiDi with English interface.

🚕 Good for short trips when convenience matters, or when you're tired.

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