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Pro

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  Lots of sights, well kept city which is comparatively clean and rather tidy 


Con

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  Well, it's China. Sanitation isn't always great, small-time theives are abundant, traffic is a drag, pollution makes the scenic views rather gray on most days. 


In a nutshell

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  "Above heaven there is paradise here on earth we have SuZhou & Hangzhou" 

 

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Shopping at West Lake, be successful

Shopping at West Lake, be successful, Hangzhou

 l_joo Says:  TIPS of becoming successful.Right in front of West Lake is a whole bunch of flatty squarry, boxy-like buildings. When you walk closer you can see products made of animal skins, to my understanding they are called leatherware products of handbags, wallets, shoes and so on.... 

Visiting the Confucian Temple in Hangzhou

Visiting the Confucian Temple in Hangzhou, Hangzhou

 ctic2008 Says:  Confucius(551-479 B.C) is a great philosopher, thinker, educator and worshiped by Chinese scholars and literates over 2000 years. His temple could be seen at many cities in China. Hangzhou Confucian Temple is located at a quiet street only a few steps away from the West... 

Wulin Road

Wulin Road, Hangzhou

 cal6060 Says:  If you are looking for night life as shopping district, dinning, spa, and etc. Wulin District is the perfect location to do that. It is away from Xihu. You can take bus 28 from Xihu, or Taxi costs you around Y15. If you prefer to stay away from Xihu, this area might be an... 

Pinhu Autumn Moon

Pinhu Autumn Moon, Hangzhou

 cal6060 Says:  Pinhu Autumn Moon is located as a small island north of Xihu. You can go to the Island by the broken bridge or Duanqiao, then Jindai Bridge. In the Island, you can visit several attractions including: 1) Zhongshan Park2) Gushan Park3) Zhejiang Museum 4) Zhejiang West Lake... 

Changqiao (Long Bridge)

Changqiao (Long Bridge), Hangzhou

 cal6060 Says:  Changqiao means long bridge in Chinese. The bridge makes it easy for you to walk along the lake with good views. In other words, instead of walking on the street, you can walk on the bridge to make you feel like you are in the middle of the lake. And the bridge is very low,... 

Leifeng Pagoda

Leifeng Pagoda, Hangzhou

 cal6060 Says:  Leifeng Pagoda is one of the most famous attractions in Xihu. This Pagoda can be easily seen from different parts of Xihu because it is a huge building built in a hill side. This is a reconstruction building from an ancient pagoda built in 975 AD by King Qian Chu of Wuyue to... 

Sudi Causeway

Sudi Causeway, Hangzhou

 cal6060 Says:  Sudi Causeway is a connection between North and South of Xihu bypass the busy street of Yanggongdi Road. Walking along the causeway, you can see beautiful Xihu scenery like Ruan Gong Islet, Three Pools mirroring the moon, Leifeng Pagoda, and etc. The whole causeway is a... 

Curved Yard and Lotus Pool

Curved Yard and Lotus Pool, Hangzhou

 cal6060 Says:  West Lake is a famous area to see Lotus in China. Lotus starts to bloom in early June, and will last till late August or early September. Yue Lake has an example of the Lotus beauty in West Lake. The Chinese called this scene as " Curved Yard and Lotus Pool ". It was a rainy... 

Magical! Famous West Lake Park and boat tour!

Magical! Famous West Lake Park and boat tour!, Hangzhou

 travelnut71 Says:  This is the most romantic and green place I have been to in China! A must do. Most people miss this part of China because their tour doesn't go there, what a bummer that would be! Get informed and ask if you do take a tour, a place that is magical. 

Doing SPA beside West Lake

Doing SPA beside West Lake, Hangzhou

 michelle1978 Says:  I went to a spa called Maylise de Gardelle SPA last week. It's in No 202 NanShan Rd where have oriental planes in whole way and beside West Lake. This spa is located in a old house build in 1935 but inside of the house is so fantastic Abright and very western. I have doing... 

MeiJiaWu LongJing Tea Plantation

MeiJiaWu LongJing Tea Plantation, Hangzhou

 imstress Says:  The famous Dragon Well Tea - LongJing Tea comes from Hangzhou.Dragon Well Green Tea suppose to help in lowering Cholesterol and Diabeties. You have to store the green tea in a cool and dry place in an air-tight container.Meijiawu Long Jing has very light nutty aroma but made... 

Hotels  

Hyatt Regency Hangzhou

 1 Review and 137 Opinions  I really love this hotel. cuz its just faces the west lake. of course its very expensive.. but...... 

Tea Boutique Hotel

 1 Review and 38 Opinions  Thanks to my job I travel a lot and stay in fancy, nice and expensive hotels around the globe. And... 

Restaurants  

Louwailou: the most famous local restaurant

Louwailou: the most famous local restaurant, Hangzhou

 enzhu Says:  It's one of the most famous restaurant not only in Hangzhou but also in China.The name came from a Song dynasty poem, which means house after house. It's to describe the prosperity of Hangzhou at the time of Song dynasty.The most famous local food there is West Lake Vinegar... 

LouWaiLou: Famous for a Reason!

LouWaiLou: Famous for a Reason!, Hangzhou

 hangzhoulover Says:  Surroundings Located on Solitary Island, LWL has a beautiful view of West Lake. Enjoy the scenery before your meal, as, if it's a busy night (plan on it), you are unlikely to get a table with a great view. You can plan a romantic boatride after your meal as well, as there... 

Nightlife  

Reggae Bar (HeiGenJiuBa): Place to Chill

Reggae Bar (HeiGenJiuBa): Place to Chill, Hangzhou

 hangzhoulover Says:  *update: note new address*Small bar with homey, laid-back feel. Dark, wooden interior decorated in a Reggae theme with music to match, plus a nice mix of hip-hop, rock, and rap as it gets later into the night. Caters to the foreign crowd, with an English menu and imported... 

Shamrock 三叶啤酒屋: Shamrock Bar (Irish)

Shamrock 三叶啤酒屋: Shamrock Bar (Irish), Hangzhou

 hangzhoulover Says:  Used to be located on Hefang Jie, in a beautiful and historic building. Now it's on a busy road, tucked in behind a large building with no character. Still fun inside though. Music, pool, Western food, and of course, one of the few places in Hangzhou to find Guinness. They... 

Transportation  

Hangzhou Passenger Transport Central Station

Hangzhou Passenger Transport Central Station, Hangzhou

 cal6060 Says:  杭州客运中心站 (杭州九堡客运中心)Hangzhou Passenger Transport Central Station is the largest long-distant bus station in Zhejiang Province. It is located at east of Hangzhou City,... 

Airasia ( KL to Hangzhou)

Airasia ( KL to Hangzhou), Hangzhou

 cal6060 Says:  If you happen to be in Kuala Lumpur or Singapore, you can buy cheap airfare flight to Hangzhou with Airasia. The flight takes about 5 hours. KL--> Hangzhou8:10 --> 13:1017:20 --> 22:20Hangzhou --> KL23:20 --> 04:2014:10 --> 19:10check out the website!! 

Airport Bus To/From Hangzhou

Airport Bus To/From Hangzhou, Hangzhou

 cal6060 Says:  We arrived at Hangzhou Airport at 11pm due to flight delay. We still can catch an Airport Bus outside of the first floor arrival hall exit 5. It comes with several stops, we stopped at West Lake and spend taxi Y14 yuan to ride to our hotel. Tip: You can buy a map (Y5) on... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Hangzhou: Theives

Hangzhou: Theives, Hangzhou

 hangzhoulover Says:  Hangzhou is considered to be one of the safest cities in China, but small crime like pickpocketing is still very common. Tips from my experience:* Use extra caution on rainy days. The one time I caught a hand in my purse was on a rainy day. The theives take advantage of the... 

Favorites  

Useful Hangzhou Websites

Useful Hangzhou Websites, Hangzhou

 matjung Says:  In addition to virtualtourist, you may find additional trip preparation information athttp://www.hangzhou.gov.cn/main/zpd/English/http://en.gotohz.com/web/guest/snjthttp://en.gotohz.com/web/guest/homehttp://www.xixiwetland.com.cn/ 

 
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 Hangzhou-Paradise on Earth? - Hangzhou is said to be a place for lovers. A place that brings people together. Just stroll by the famous West Lake in the early evening and you will see that indeed, it is a city of romance. Couples... 

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Q:  Hi Can anyone advise me the following? 1. How many airports are there in Hangzhou? 2. How to get from the International... 

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H A N G Z H O U - its a heaven on earth!

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 Hangzhou is the capital of the province of the Grand Canal and is one of China's leading tourist attractions. It is in the northern part of Zhejiang provience. Hangzhou is home to the famous West... 

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Maria's Hangzhou

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 The Chinese have a saying; Up there is Heaven, down here we have Hangzhou and Suzhou. I don't have much experiences of other places, but I find Hangzhou with its famous West Lake (Xi Hu) wonderful...... 

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Hangzhou, one of the most beautiful citie in China

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 In China, there is a very old proverb that says "Hangzhou and Suzhou is the paradises on the earth". It is said that Marco Polo, one of the most famous Italy tourist, visited hangzhou in the 13th... 

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breathing. flying. relaxing in the poem city

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 The city of Hangzhou, is the capital of Zhejiang Province. It's a lovely lovely place you can simply relax yourself. The west lake is like the pearl of Hangzhou. Stroll along the lake becomes my... 

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If you meet the Buddha, kill the Buddha

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  Hangzhou is one of the most laid back, cool, detached cities of China... A modern, affluent city, in touch with its historical side, Hangzhou is most well known for the sweeping and expansive West...... 

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