Hangzhou Transportation

Hangzhou, famous for its beautiful scenery and amazing culture, is an extremely popular tourist destination. It has convenient modern transportation facilities. You can get there by train, airplane or bus.

Getting Around in Hangzhou

By Taxi

The easiest means of getting around in Hangzhou is by taking one of the many taxis. The drivers are always happy to give advice to visitors. Visitors do not need to worry about not being able to get back to their hotel, because every hotel will offer its guests a business card written in Chinese and English that will inform the taxi drivers where they are staying and how to take them back there.

By Road

Land transportation in Hangzhou is quite convenient. You can take the bus to travel around Hangzhou. There are several bus stations in Hangzhou. Express buses are available connecting the major tourist spots such as the West Lake, the Lingyin Temple, and the Grand Canal.

West Lake in Hangzhou

By Bus

There are many bus lines that can take you to every corner of Hangzhou. Taking the bus is one of the best and most convenient ways to get around the city. It costs one Yuan per person to take the bus. Change is not given, so it is important to make sure visitors carry exact change with them. The public buses make stops at all of the city's major sites and the downtown commercial centers.

By Bicycle

The primary mode of transportation around Hangzhou is still the bicycle. It is also a perfect way for visitors to explore the city. It offers visitors the chance to stop where they would like, for as long as they want.

Getting Around China from Hangzhou

By Air

Located 27 kilometers away from Hangzhou's city center, is the Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. It is the quickest and most convenient way to get around China. Visitors can get there by bus or by taxi. Hangzhou is connected with all of China's major cities by air.

By Train or Bus

Getting around China by train or bus is the most common way to get to most cities. It is recommended that visitors be cautious about their belongings and personal safety while using these two modes of transportation. Hangzhou has two train stations. One is the Hangzhou Railway Station, and the other is the Hangzhou East Railway Station. They are both almost the city center. Hangzhou has four main bus stations as well. There are two basic kinds of buses, Regular and Speedy. The Regular buses are slower and their condition is not as good as the Speedy ones.

High-speed Train Station

All in all, coming to Hangzhou, you must be attracted by its beautiful scenery with a lot of legends. And you must not leave here without experiencing some special ways of entertainment.

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