Transportation in Hangzhou

Air
Hangzhou is served by the Xianshan International Airport, which is located some 27 kilometers from downtown Hangzhou. There are daily flights to major cities and bigger tourist cities in China. The airport also offers flights to and from Hong Kong and Singapore. Aviation buses are available to pick up passengers from the city center to the airport for 20 Yuan. Travelers can also take a taxi there for around 100 Yuan.

CAAC Inquiry Number: 0571-85154259

Train
Hangzhou is a large transport terminal for eastern China. There are also many trains having their starting point in Hangzhou. Daily services from Hangzhou to China's major cities are conveniently available. Some trains passing through stop at the Hangzhou Eastern Train Station.

Railway Station Inquiry Number:
0571-87829424 (New Train Station)
0571-86450514 (East Train Station)

Highway
Hangzhou is the hub for transportation in Zhejiang Province. The city has four long distance bus stations, East, West, South and North bus stations. Buses to the neighboring areas including Nanjing and Shanghai are plentiful.

Boat
Boat trips from Hangzhou to Suzhou or Wuxi along the Grand Canal is available. Boats often departs at the night and arrive the destination in early morning. This service is usually only available in summer or peak seasons. Travelers should check availability when planning this trip.

Local Transportation
Public Bus
As an important tourism city, Hangzhou has a good public transportation. Public buses go virtually everywhere in the city proper. The bus number is important. Bus numbers prefixed by "K" are air-conditioned. Bus numbers prefixed by "3" and "5" are running to the neighboring rural areas and special lines, respectively. Tourism buses are indicated by a Chinese"游"(you)
Fares are very cheap. 1 Yuan for buses numbering one or two digitals ( eg. Buses, No 8, No 13) and trolleys prefixed by "1"(e.g. No.132) 2 Yuan for a air-conditioned buses. Prices for special bus lines and buses running to the neighboring rural areas vary according to the bus condition and distance (the starting price for a general bus is 1 Yuan and 2 Yuan for a air-conditioned one). All the tourism buses are air-conditioned and cost 2 Yuan.

Taxi
Metered taxis are easily hailed in Hangzhou City; normally the flag fall rate is 10 Yuan per the first three kilometers (1.9 miles). Hangzhou cabs rank among the top in China's big cities for vehicle model and service. Passat, Citroen Picasso, Bor, and Sonata are the primary brands.

Bicycle
Bicycle is one of the best ways to explore Hangzhou, particularly the West Lake. Lots of bicycles are for rent around the West Lake. The rental is about 5 to 15 Yuan per hour.

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