Population:

7.86 million
Currency:
Renminbi (RMB)
1 RMB = 10 jiao
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 17:00
or 18:00 for most offices, some
bank branches also operate on
weekends. Shopping centers and
department stores are usually
open seven days a week until
21:00 or 22:00.
Internet:
www.hangzhou.gov.cn,
www.hangzhou.com.cn,
www.gotohz.com,
www.hangzhoutrip.cn
Newspapers:
Hangzhou Daily, City News , Daily
Commerce
Emergency numbers:
Police: 110
Ambulance: 120
Fire: 119
Traffic: 122
Tourist information:
Hangzhou Tourist Information and
Service Centre. Address: No. 228
Yanan Road, Tel : +86 571 961
23, +86 571 8792 8540 or +86
571 8792 8541
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Contents: The City, Do & See, Eating, Cafes, Bars & Nightlife, Shopping,
Sleeping, Essential Information
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HANGZHOU
Like Yin and Yang, Hangzhou, the capital city of the Zhejiang
Province, has two sides. This historic city is a showcase for
traditional medicine, religion and art as well as an example
of Chinas rapid economic development. Combining idyllic
natural beauty, a grand heritage through the ages and an air
of affluence, Hangzhou is one of the countrys most pleasant
cities to linger in.
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THE CITY#THECITY#
Along with Suzhou, Hangzhou was extolled
by ancient Chinese as Paradise on earth.
Stunningly set by the West Lake with its
weeping willows, Hangzhou is a favourite
subject of so many of watercolour
paintings by Chinese artists. It is
doubtlessly beautiful.Many monuments like
the Leifeng Pagoda and Jinci Temple are
located just on the shores of the lake and
this is where most of the popular
attractions are. Further away from the
lake, on the eastern side among Jiefang
Lu, is the new Hangzhou where fashionable
stores and modern amenities can be found.
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DO & SEE#DOANDSEE#
West Lake
The Chinese are so mesmerized by this
body of water that every scenic spot has a
poetic name and a tale associated with it.
Any local can point the visitor to the best
spot to enjoy the dawn or the setting sun.
The lake also takes on a different look each
season and the best way to appreciate it in
its splendour is to rent a bicycle and take a
ride around.
Opening hours: All day
Tickets: Free of charge
Leifeng Pagoda
This 1 000 year old pagoda has just
recently been restored and it continues to
capture the imagination of the Chinese for
the story behind it - A snake spirit
transformed into a beautiful woman who
was imprisoned under the pagoda by an
evil monk to keep her away from the man
she loved. She was eventually released
and this fable is retold on a wood carving
on the third floor. The top of the
five-storey pagoda is accessible by lifts and
the view over the West Lake from here is
amazing.
Address: No. 15 Nanshan Road, Hangzhou
Opening hours: 9:00 - 18:00
Phone: +86 571 8798 2111
Evening Bell Ringing At The Nanping
Hill (Jingci Temple)
This is a favourite among east-Asian
tourists. In old times, the temple bell
resounded throughout Nanping Hill every
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day, heralding people to pray for good
fortune at Jingci Temple. Gradually its
fame spread as far as to Japan. Emperor
Kangxi once said that the temple rouses
one into deep thoughtfulness and today
the monks of Jingci Temple still adhere to
their daily sutras-chanting and meditation.
Address: Huiri Mountain, Nanping Hill
Opening hours: 07:30-17:00
Phone: +86 571 8797 5135
More information: Across from Leifeng Pagoda
Song Dynasty Village
Step back 900 years in time for a glimpse
of life in Hangzhou during Chinas Song
dynasty. This is one of Chinas largest
dynastic theme parks, replicating the
architecture and street scenes of that era.
The entrance includes an evening
song-and-dance show during which the
performers are dressed in elaborate period
costumes.
Address: 148 Zhijiang Road
Opening hours: 10:00 - 21:30
Phone: +86 571 8731 3101
Pagoda Of Six Harmonies
Pagoda of Six Harmonies stands on the
bank of Qiantang River, just like a
responsible general safeguarding the
turbulent river. On top of this pagoda waits
a magnificent view of the Qianjiang River
Bridge, the first modern steel-structured
bridge with combined railway and road
functions, designed and constructed
independently by China. The chief
designer, Mr Mao Yisheng, is known as the
father of Chinese modern bridges.
Address: No. 31 Hupao Road
Opening hours: 06:30 - 18:30
Wu Zhen
About 80 km from Hangzhou city and just
an easy hour bus ride away, Wu Zhen is a
town where time passes without notice.
More and more tourists have discovered
the time-worn cobbled stone streets,
horse-head-shaped walls, wooden doors
and long, narrow alleys of Wu Zhen. Still
the life of the locals seem undisturbed.
They still keep to their traditional customs,
like drinking Sanbai Wine, making Maiya
Sugar and sipping morning tea until 09:30,
the same leisurely and pleasing way their
great grandfathers did. A night tour begins
at 17:00.
Address: Wu Zhen, Tongxiang City.
Opening hours: 7:00 - 19:00
Phone: +86 573 8871 3991
EATING#EATING#
Hangzhou is famous for its traditional
cuisine, hearty yet light on the palate.
Some of the signature dishes are Beggars
Chicken baked in fragrant lotus leaves,
West Lake fish, which can be steamed or
stewed, and Dongpo Pork stewed in soy
sauce, a dish invented and named after
ancient Chinas most famous poet nine
centuries ago. This is a divine dish where
the meat is cooked to such tenderness it
melts in the mouth.
Zhi Wei Guan Restaurant
An institution in itself, Zhi Wei Guan was
founded in 1913, proudly claiming a
history of almost 100 years. There is an
old saying that people stop their carriage
attracted by aromas from the Zhi Wei
Guan restaurant and dismount from their
horses. Today, the restaurant sticks to the
concept of quality above all and with
excellent service, it still ranks as the top
restaurant in Hangzhou.
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Address: No. 83 Renhe Road
Opening hours: 9:00 - 24:00
Phone: +86 571 8706 5871
More information: Near Dongpo Road
Louwailou Restaurant
Louwailou, which literally means "a house
set outside another building in Chinese, is
located at the foot of Gushan, near the
beautiful West Lake. More than 150 years
old, Louwailou has served many famous
persons in history including Chinas most
famous revolutionary, Dr. Sun Yat-sen and
the late Chinese Premier Zhou Enlai.
Address: No. 30 Gushan Road, Hangzhou
Phone: +86 571 8796 9023
Internet: www.louwailou.com.cn
1917 Garden Restaurant
This is a luxurious restaurant in a villa with
nostalgic style, which mainly serves birds
nest, abalone, shark fin and other
extravagant gourmet dishes.
Address: No. 105 Nanshan Road
Phone: +86 571 8792 0737
Zhangshengji Restaurant
Guided by ancient secret recipes and the
principle that "food and medicine have the
same origin, Zhangshengji has invented
various new dishes for all seasons, as good
for the body as it is on the palate.
Address: No. 77 Shuanglin Road, Qingchun Road, Hangzhou
Phone: +86 571 8602 6666
Internet: www.zhangshengji.com
Hongni Chinese Casserole Restaurant
"Hongni means "red earth in Chinese and
Hangzhou Hongni Chinese Casserole
Restaurant engages in the traditional
Chinese casserole cuisine, which combines
the great taste of Hangzhou cooking with
styles from other parts of the province.
Address: No. 144 Nanshan Road, Hangzhou
Opening hours: 10:30 - 14:30, 16:30 - 21:30
Phone: +86 571 8708 3638
CAFES#CAFES#
The local people like to drink tea together
in the morning or afternoon, thus, the tea
houses are very popular throughout
Hangzhou. For those who like their coffee,
there are also cafs at which to savour a
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Tai Chi Tea House
This is a place not only for drinking tea,
but also to experience the profound and
extensive tea culture of ancient China.
Address: No. 184 Hefang Street.
Opening hours: 10:00 - 21:00
Phone: +86 571 8780 1791
Internet: www.tea001.com
Qing Yu Tea House
Founded during the Qing Dynasty. Qing Yu
Tea House has long gained its fame by
combining tea and traditional Chinese
medicine to bring the benefits of both to
the drinker.
Address: No. 153 Yanan Road
Opening hours: 06:00 - 02:00
Phone: +86 571 8792 0698
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Blue Mountain Caf
This establishment takes pride in its
delicate care in choosing coffee beans,
brewing methods and selecting the
container so it brings out the best in the
drink.
Address: No. 56-58 Anding Road, Hangzhou
Phone: +86 571 8701 8633
Internet: www.lanshancoffee.net
Royal Classical Caf
It is a perfect spot to let the hours fly by
with a good brew, Western food and
desserts.
Address: No. 186 Nanshan Road, Hangzhou
Opening hours: 11:00 - 02:00
Phone: +86 571 8706 5858
Baroque Caf
The first German-style caf in town. It also
stocks books on architecture for the
reading pleasure of its customers.
Address: No. 211 Wenyi Road
Opening hours: 09:00 - 02:00
Phone: +86 571 8830 9509
BARS & NIGHTLIFE#BARSANDNIGHTLIFE#
Nanshan Lu is where most of the nightlife
in Hangzhou happens, though there are
other hotspots in town.
You To Bar
You To Bar is an ideal place for friends to
hangout. It is not too noisy. The friendly
atmosphere makes it a good choice for a
late night chat session.
Address: No. 85 Shuguang Road
Opening hours: 18:00 - 06:00
Phone: +86 571 8797 6788
Joys Bar
Fashionistas bopping to Hip-Hop beats
makes Joys Bar the place to be seen
among the citys trendy. After just half a
year in operation, it has become the
hottest bar in Hangzhou.
Address: No. 58 Changsheng Road.
Opening hours: 19:00 - 02:00
Phone: +86 571 8787 9777
More information: 2 nd floor International Business Center.
Traveller's Bar
The owner of the bar likes to travel around
the world and has bought many interesting
mementos from his trips. The Travellers
bar is a place for him to display his
collections. There is also a board for those
interested to leave a message seeking
travel companions.
Address: No. 176 Shuguang Road.
Underground: Downtown
Opening hours: 18:30 - 02:00
Phone: +86 571 8796 8846
Base Bar
The main colours of the bar are red and
black and it is the base of China rock and
roll music, which explains the name of the
bar. It is also called the Front Line of Anti
vulgarity to mark its unique music style
and individuality.
Address: No. 26 Jiufanshu Road
Underground: Hollywood
Phone: +86 571 8703 1400
Internet: www.basebar.net
Night And Day
The centre of the Latin music scene in
Hangzhou. Night and Day is not only the
favourite haunt of those who want to salsa
the night away or those in the mood for
some live music. The upstairs balcony with
its unbeatable views over West Lake also
makes this a great spot to indulge in
trendy cocktails.
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Address: 240 Nanshan Lu
Opening hours: 19:00 - 02:00
Phone: +86 571 8777 0275
Absolute House
As the name suggests, the club offers
house music along with drum and bass,
trance and hip hop. It is a hit among the
young and among foreigners in town.
Address: Nanshan Lu
Phone: +86 571 8701 0077
Jz Bar
JZ Bar is the place for live jazz music. It
serves food and also holds regular jam
sessions and concert series.
Address: No 6 Liuying Road
Opening hours: 18:30 - 02:30
Phone: +86 571 8702 8298
Internet: www.jzclub.cc
SHOPPING#SHOPPING#
The shopping is best along Yanan Lu and
Jiefang Lu. For native produce, Hangzhou
is known for its Chinese silk products and
there are special shops dedicated to it as
well as an entire mall on Xinhua Lu.
Another famous local product is tea and
the most loved blends are Dragons Well
and the more delicate White
Chrysanthemum.
Wangxingji Fan Industrial Co., Ltd.
Hangzhou Wangxingji Fan Industrial Co.
Ltd. was set up more than 100 years ago
as the only comprehensive fan-making
enterprise in China. Wangxingji produces
about 15 series and more than 400 high
quality types of elegant fans with many
new varieties emerging. Well known for its
intricate craftsmanship and graceful
appearance, the fan is both a necessity
and a decorative article.
Address: No. 203-205 Qinghefang Street
Phone: +86 571 8783 0144
Internet: www.wangxingji.com
Copper House Of South Long River
Residence Style And Silver Store
The newly set up Copper House is also the
first and only Copper Carving Museum in
China, constructed with 60 tons of copper
and designed by Mr. Zhu Binren, a great
master of art and crafts. In addition to
learning the culture of copper carving, you
can also see various works, which can be
added to your collection or sent to friends
as a gift. Beside the Copper House there is
a Silver Store, also founded by Mr. Zhu.
Both have attracted thousands of visitors.
Address: Qinghefang Streett
Phone: +86 571 8822 8933
Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors
Zhang Xiaoquan Scissors have 300 years
of history and are both famous and trusted
domestically and abroad. There is
astoundingly over 100 varieties and 400
specifications, ranging from the family
scissors, industrial scissors, scissors for
agricultural and gardening use, tailor
scissors, hairdressing scissors, gift and
souvenir scissors and collectors series.
Address: No. 225 Yanan Road
Phone: +86 571 8708 8935
Internet: www.zhangxiaoquan.com.cn
Hangzhou Dujinsheng
Located at the poetic and picturesque West
Lake, Hangzhou Dujinsheng Industrial Co.
Ltd. was established in 1922 by the famous
patriotic businessman Mr. Du Jinsheng.
Initially, Dujinsheng was a family mill and
later became the Hangzhou Dujinsheng
Textile Factory. After more than 80,
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Dujinsheng has become Chinas largest silk
textile products manufacture and export
firm.
Address: No. 519 Fengqi Road, Hangzhou
Phone: +86 571 8516 5629
Internet: www.djssy.com
Wu Lin Road Fashion Street
Wu Lin Road is one of the main leisure and
shopping spots for womens fashion in
downtown Hangzhou. This is a shopping
haven that is 1 650 m long and streches
from Qingchun Road in the south to
Stadium Road in the north.
Address: Wu Lin Road
SLEEPING#SLEEPING#
As a city of tourism, Hangzhou has many
hotels. Everything from five-stars to small
hotels distributed all around the city, which
make it easy to find a place to stay.
EXCLUSIVE
Sofitel Westlake Hangzhou
Sofitel Westlake Hangzhou is located on
the banks of the citys famous West Lake,
close to the central business district. It has
200 guest rooms, including suites. Half of
the rooms boast stunning views of the
legendary West Lake Avenue through large
bay windows.
Address: No. 333, West Lake Avenue, Hangzhou
Phone: +86 571 8707 5858
Zhejiang Xizi Hotel
Zhejiang Xizi Hotel is situated at the bank
of the enchanting West Lake and the foot
of the hill that holds Leifeng Pagoda. It is
close to Jingci Temple and gives a good
view of attractions like the Su Causeway,
Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, Baochu
Pagoda and more. With delicate pavilions,
halls, chambers, towers, ponds and
rockeries, the hotel stands apart from its
competitors with a unique oriental style.
Address: No. 37, Nanshan Road, Hangzhou
Phone: +86 571 8702 1888
Internet: www.xizihotel.com
GOOD VALUE
Hangzhou Hotel
Hangzhou Hotel is conveniently located at
the southern part of Wu Lin Square, 1 000
meters from the well known West Lake.
The hotel is rewarded as "green hotel in
the province of Zhejiang" and "Hangzhou
10 best star-rated hotels.
Address: No. 546 Yanan Road, Hangzhou
Phone: +86 571 8516 6888
Internet: www.hangzhouhotel.com.cn
Best Western Hangzhou Hotel
Best Western Hangzhou Hotel is the first
hotel from a global chain hotel group -
Best Western International - in East China.
Located near Chinas first wetland park -
West Brook Country Wetland Park, the
hotel is easily accessible and have only a
few minutes drive to West Lake.
Address: No. 511, Moganshan Road, Hangzhou
Phone: +86 571 8805 1000
Internet: www.hzmyhotel.com
BASIC
Hangzhou Lake View Holiday Hotel
A small but well-equipped hotel, the
service is excellent. In addition, it is only a
few minutes walk to the West Lake and
Leifeng pagoda.
Address: No. 101-13 Nanshan Road, Hangzhou
Phone: +86 571 8702 9909
Mingtown Hangzhou International
Youth Hotel
It claims to be the poor mans Hilton. The
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flowing water in the pool, the yard made
out by wood and the climbing wall for the
outdoor enthusiast all defies the orthodoxy
of a conventional hotel.
Address: No. 101-3 and 101-11 Nanshan Rd., Hangzhou
Phone: +86 571 8791 8948
Internet: www.yhachina.com
ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Airport
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is
located on the south bank of Qiantang
River, 27 km away from the downtown
area of Hangzhou and 15 km from
Xiaoshan Town. A ride from the airport to
Wu Lin Road Ticket Centre with the
Airport-bus takes about 50 minutes and
the cost is 20 RMB. A taxi cost around 100
RMB.
Phone: +86 571 8666 1234 / +86 571 8666 1236
Internet: www.hzairport.com
Public Transport
There are two railway stations in
Hangzhou, one is New Railway Station
(Cheng Zhan), used as the main station
and the other is East Railway Station, that
serves as the terminus.
New Railway Station is near the
Jiangcheng road and you can take K7, 11,
K11, 151 to get there. The East Railway
Station is near the Tiancheng Road and 20,
28, 31 and 48 buses can take you to it
from downtown.
The public transportation is very good in
Hangzhou and buses serve most tourist
sites. There are also bicycle rentals for 1
RMB per hour, with a 300 RMB deposit, to
enjoy a journey around the West Lake.
Taxi
Hangzhous taxi is divided into two types,
one is the ordinary sedan and the other is
the luxurious Mercedes Benz. The starting
fare of the ordinary taxi is 10 RMB for the
first 4 km and 2 RMB for each additional
kilometre. The starting fare of the
luxurious Benz taxi is 12 RMB for first 4 km
and 2.5 RMB for each additional kilometre.
Phone: +86 571 2881 1111 / +86 571 8809 0000
Post Office
China Post has many branches around
Hangzhou. Zhong Shan Road Branch
Address: No. 313 Hong Shan Road
Opening hours: 08:30 - 18:00
Phone: +86 571 8791 5721
Pharmacy
Hangzhou Bu Yi Paharmacy
Address: No. 91 Fengqi Road, Xiacheng District, Hangzhou
Opening hours: 24 hours
Phone: +86 571 8729 6422 / +86 571 8729 6400
Internet: www.zjbuyi.com
Dentist
Hangzhou Stomatological Hospital
Address: No. 57 Pinghai Road, Hangzhou
Opening hours: 07:30 - 20:30
Phone: +86 571 8708 8567
Internet: www.51dentist.com
Electricity
220 V/50 Hz
#ESSENTIALINFORMATION#
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