行程信息
Travel Information
签证
Visa Information
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
杭州的航班
Flights to Hangzhou
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: Fly to Shanghai (PVG), take a connecting flight or high speed train 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 or high speed train to Hangzhou (HGH)
Option 2: Fly to Hong Kong (HKG), transfer to a flight to Hangzhou (HGH)
Option 3: Fly to Kuala Lumpur (KUL), 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
机场接送
Airport Transfer
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
出行方式
Getting Around
The easiest ways to get around Hangzhou are by metro or taxi. Hangzhou Metro has over ten lines connecting major spots like West Lake and Lingyin Temple. It’s user-friendly, with English and Chinese signage, announcements, and ticket machines. Operating from 6:00 AM to 10:30 PM, fares range from ¥2 to ¥9 (£0.20 to £0.75). You can pay via Alipay, WeChat Pay, or buy single-use tickets.
Taxis are widely available and convenient. Most drivers speak little English, so having your destination in Chinese or using the DiDi app (with English interface) helps. Fares start at ¥13 (£1.40), with typical 20-minute rides costing ¥30–¥50 (£3.20–£5.30), depending on traffic.