We are planning a trip to China in August/September 2010. We plan to stay for about 4 weeks. We are arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport on 6th August and will go from the airport to Xiaoshan International Hotel for 7 days,then back to Shanghai after for 15days; need to find budget hotels in Shanghai and after Shanghai we will be going Beijing. Could you please advise me the best and convenient form of transport to use. Thanks a million in advance.
Choonyunngui
Nov. 5,2009 20:39 Mr.Shan replied:
There are many budget hotels for your choice in Shanghai: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/shanghai-hotels.htm
If possible, it is suggested that you puchase the express night train from Shanghai to Beijing. The train schedule could be searched here:http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/ Otherwise, you could fly to Beijing directly. There are frequent flights departing to Beijing everyday.
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Oct. 30,2009 12:51
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Ms.P. Chamnarnchak(Thai) said:
I am in Shanghai now. I have 4 days left. I plan to go to Hangzhou for 2 days. I have been in Zhujiajiao already. Is anywhere nearby that I could go for 2 days before return to Shanghai? I am interesting in food for each city. Is there any recomendation the place and the food name? My nice she can read Chinese. Thank you. Midori
Oct. 31,2009 01:39 Mr.Shan replied:
How about go to Suzhou? It enjoys the hight fame as Hangzhou, and just about 40 minutes from Shanghai by train. The food, especially snacks are so good~ On the other hand, you could go to Yangchenghu Lake in Kunshan, which is just located on the way back to Shanghai from Suzhou. This lake has the best crabs in China and Nov is just the best time to taste crabs.
Oct. 31,2009 07:29 Ms.Luo(China) replied:
The restaurant Lou Wai Lou is the most famous restaurant in Hangzhou. Hangzhou Famous Dishes
西湖醋鱼——West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce
叫化鸡——Beggar's Chicken
东坡肉——Dongpo Braised Pork
龙井虾仁——Fried Shrimps with Longjing Tea
Nov. 1,2009 21:00 Ms.Pacharin(Thailand) replied:
To Mr. Shan,
THank you very much for your suggestion. WE will try to do so.
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Oct. 28,2009 00:53
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Mr.Goh(malaysia) said:
Hello !
I will be arriving by flight around 11PM at Hangzhou airport. To travel to my hotel at downtown. How should I get a taxi or bus ? How much should I pay for taxi from airport to Moganshan Road ? Taxi is running by meter or fixed rate. I hope to avoid all the unhonest deal with the taxi.
Oct. 30,2009 03:21 Mr.Leo replied:
It is not suggested that your take a taxi from airport to get to downtown Hangzhou. The fare is expensive. Actually, you could take the airport shuttle bus, which is in operation around the clock, to its terminal at Wulinmen in downtown Hangzhou. The Moganshan Road is very close to Wulinmen, so you could hire a cab here driving to your destination. In downtown Hangzhou, the drivers charge by meter honestly.
Oct. 31,2009 01:02 Mr.goh(malaysia) replied:
How much is the bus fare from airport to downtown. And is that safe to get a taxi in such late night ?
Thanks a lot my dear friend.
Rgds : goh.
Oct. 31,2009 01:33 Mr.Leo replied:
Hello Goh, the shuttle bus fare is CNY20/person. And, please take it easy that Hangzhou is very safe even in late night! The nightlife of this city just starts after midnight.
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Oct. 30,2009 20:37
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Mr.Chitran(vietnam) said:
we know your company, specializing in tourist organizations in China. We consist of 03 persons ( 02 womens and 01 men) and we are vietnam. Monday (2 / 11), we work in Shanghai and we have done on Thursday (5 / 11). We want to travel from Shanghai to Hanzhou (if you can sort we take your union). You can quote us by 02 methods: Method 01: We depart on Friday morning (6 / 11) from Shanghai to Hanzhou (includes: Left the hotel to sleep overnight at 01 Hanzhou, eat and visit in Hanzhou). on Saturday (7 / 11) we returned to Shanghai and we have a flight from Shanghai to vietnam at 21h00. Method 2: we want to go from Shanghai to Hanzhou pm Friday morning (6 / 11) and Friday afternoon (6 / 11) back to Shanghai. (Called the trip a day, no stay Hanzhou) We provide information hotel, we have set in Shanghai for you. ( From Shanghai to Hanzhou about 200 km?) I would receive so your best and look forward to receive your information soon. we need 01 people speak English instructions or free vietnam Thanks you
Chitran
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Oct. 27,2009 08:13
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Ms.JY(MALAYS) said:
Hi, I will travel to Shanghai on 18 Nov and i 'm planning my day trip to Shuzou on 19 Nov, is it ok for day trip??
Oct. 30,2009 03:12 Mr.Shan replied:
Yes, you could do it. On Nov 19, you could take the bullet train on the early morning, and then trave in downtown Suzhou for one day, finally get back to Shanghai by train as well. Tips: you'd better purchase the round trip tickets on Nov 18 in Shanghai.
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Oct. 26,2009 01:36
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Mr.David(Australia) said:
Hi, I am currently living in Changzhou and would like to take a weekend in Hangzhou. I will be driving, do you have a suggested route and travel time ? Thanks
Oct. 26,2009 03:21 Mr.Jamie replied:
recommend route: drive to Caoqiao and run to Xiyi (Wuxi-Yixing) Expressway and turn to Hangning (Nanjing-Hangzhou) Expressway to Hangzhou. Time: about 2.5 hours
Oct. 26,2009 04:40 Mr.David(Australia) replied:
mr Jamie, Thanks for the advice .. most helpful
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Oct. 24,2009 05:59
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Mr.Vahed(Iran) said:
Dear , i 'm coming china to meet my partner in Ningbo , i plan to visit Hangzhou, pl. tell me the distance from ningbo to hangzhou, the best way & your proposal for aractive place & site seen.
Oct. 26,2009 03:15 Mr.Jamie replied:
It is about 170Km from Ningbo to Hangzhou. Suggest you travel by bus, within 2 hours vis expressway. West Lake is a must for people come to Hangzhou. Most famous sites of the city are scattered around the lake area.
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Oct. 19,2009 03:50
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Ms.Koko Teo(Singapore) said:
I am planning to go to Hangzhou from Shanghai in early nov'09.But I wish to go to Xitang. Which place should i go first as I plan to stay one nite at either Hangzhou or xitang. Any suggestion which is better? How far is the two places.
Oct. 21,2009 21:10 Ms.Wang replied:
Hangzhou is about 2 hours drive from Xitang. My suggestion is that you can go to Xitang first from Shanghai (about 1.5 hours, I did early this year. It is faster to go Xitang from Shanghai than from Hangzhou). Stay one night in Xitang. There are many hotels and inns in the old town. Then take bus to Hangzhou the nexy day. If you have any other problems, I would like to help more.
Thanks so much! I thought Xitang is very near to Hangzhou. Is Xitang safe if we would like to stay one nite there. How long it takes to travel by bus from Xitang to Hangzhou?
Oct. 25,2009 21:02 Mr.Jamie replied:
It takes about two hours from Xitang to hangzhou. It is safe. There are also hotels in the scenic area, but not inside the town and along the river. If you travel alone without tour package, recommend you go in weekdays. You would not to pay for entrace fee in weekdays, for there are many lanes leading to enter the town, you need not to go through the main entrance.
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Oct. 25,2009 11:36
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Mrs.Teanne Wong(Malaysia) said:
Thank you, Mr Sam.
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Oct. 23,2009 03:00
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Ms.steph(phil) said:
hi.i can i go to hang zhou, west lake, coming from wu xi? can somebody recommend a good place for lunch around that area? thanks
Oct. 24,2009 03:19 Mr.Shan replied:
You could take a train from Wuxi to reach Hangzhou Railway Station, then please take a city-bus or a cab to arrive at the West Lake directly. Very easy! The train info could be searched at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
The most famous restaurant at the West Lake is the time-honored Lou Wai Lou restaurant. You could have very delicous Hangzhou dishes here.
i would like to visit shanghai, hangzhou, suzhou, and yangzhou. I will be arriving at pudong airport, shanghai on oct 27. pls share with me how should i travel to all these places starting from shanghai. I only have seven days in China. Is 7 days enough for me to visit all these places including sightseeing and shopping. May be some of you can share with me on the hotels and mode of transport as well.
Oct. 24,2009 03:31 Mr.Leo replied:
Well, you could take a train from Shanghai Railway Station to Suzhou firstly, just taking about 40 minutes. Visit Suzhou for one or two days, you could leave for Yangzhou by bus. The journey is about 3 hours. Stay there for one day, please return to Suzhou and then take a bus to Hangzhou. It will take you about 2 hours.
Well, it is suggested that you spend 2 days for visiting Hangzhou. Then, you could take a train or bus to be back to Shanghai. Finally, have a visit in Shanghai in the rest days. In this case, I think you could have a good view of these cities in 7 days.
The hotels could be found here: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/
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Oct. 22,2009 12:21
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Mrs.Teanne Wong(Malaysia) said:
Hello. I'm Teanne from Malaysia. Ten of us, which is a group of 5 couples, aged between 50 to 60, are visiting Hangzhou and the surrounding places of interest from Dec 7 to Dec 14. My questions are -a) what will the weather be like? b) what garments and shoes should we wear? c) where should we go for sight-seeing d)what activities are most suitable for us at night? Thanks
Oct. 24,2009 03:13 Mr.Sam replied:
1&2. the average temperature is about 10C, a little cool, so you need a warm sweaters and coats. Sports shoes are ok. 3. please visit these top sight-seeings in Hangzhou City and then go to Xitang or Wuzhan, one of the old water town. Maybe stay one night there. 4. not so much night activities at night. How about sitting in a teahouse around the West Lake?
18 okt 2009 Hello! Im going to stay at hotel on 511 Moganshan Road and I want to go to Ancient town Longmen. Is bus 514 leaving from North busstation at 758 Moganshan Road ? What is the timetable ? I will be happy if someone could help me!
Oct. 21,2009 21:07 Mr.James replied:
No, Bus 514 leaves at Longxiang Bridge at yanan Road. You can take Bus K188 from the hotel to Yanan Road and then find the bus to Fuyang, where the Longmen town is located.
Thanks for your infomation. How do I book the train and bus ticket in advance? Is there any website or should I book from travel agency in M'sia? I need to get train ticket to Shanghai and bus ticket to Nanjing.
Oct. 21,2009 21:14 Mr.James replied:
No need to buy bus tickets in advance, just go buy current ticket on the spot. As to train ticket, there may be online agent but I never try. Shanghai is not far away from Nanjing. Do not need book in advance if it is not busy holidays. Usually you can buy the ticket of the same day.
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Oct. 17,2009 10:43
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Ms.Sue(Malaysia) said:
We are from Malaysia and plan to Hangzhou in Dec 09. We (2 adult and 1 child) will spend 5 days 4 nights over there. There are few questions as below : - we know that it will be winter in Dec, but roughly how cold is the weather? about 11 or 12 degree? - we would spend our whole trip in Hangzhou..any good recommation of hotel? roughly how much of it? is there any hotel cost RM200/ per night? If there is, the hotel which cost RM200/ per night is under what catergories? 4 star or 3 star? -Any good recommodation of travel spots in Hangzhou? -If we engaged with the travel agent, any good recommodation? are they include transport as well?
Oct. 18,2009 04:51 Ms.Cindy replied:
To Ms Sue: 1. the average temperaturs is lower than 11C. 2. RMB200 is under 3 star. It is the price for budget exonomical hotels. Refer to this: www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/hangzhou-hotels.htm 3. Places to travel in Hangzhou: West Lake, Liuhe Pagoda, Xixi Wetland (perhaps winter is not a good season), Longyin Temple, cosider to have one to to visit some water town, Tongli or Xitang, or one day to Thousand Island Lake. 4. You can ask the agent to sent car. You should make a inquiry to the agency.
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Oct. 17,2009 11:06
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Ms.Sue(Malaysia) said:
Hi. I am from Malaysia. I just will like to check if there ok to visit Hangzhou in Dec? How is the weather in Dec? Cloudy always? Please advise. Thank you:!!!
Oct. 18,2009 04:29 Mr.Jamie replied:
It is cloudy and cold in Dec. The temperature is averagely 7 in this month. Maybe lower to -4C. Hope this helps.
Hi!, I wish to visit Hangzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing next year Chinese New Year ( 16 Feb 2010). Is it ok to go to these destination during CNY? I am don't know if shops and tourist spots will be close.
Oct. 18,2009 04:26 Mr.James replied:
Attractions will not closed during this period, perhaps it is a problem for transportation. Before the CNY, people rushed home and after that rush out. Suggest you book the ticket in advance. It is not a bad idea to have a Chinese New Year in China, anyway. Enjoy~
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Oct. 16,2009 19:19
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Mr.Alex(Malaysia ) said:
I am visiting Hangzhou in Dec 09. Will be taking a train from Shanghai to Hangzhou. Is there any personal day tour of Hangzhou (4 person) services available at the Hangzhou train station?
Oct. 18,2009 01:45 Mr.Jamie replied:
That's no reliable, I think. Look for some big travel agency to have a one-day tour. In Hangzhou, one day is just enough to get around the West Lake and some busy places at night. You can just take a taxi (4 seats) to get around.
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Oct. 14,2009 19:02
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Ms.olan(usa) said:
Please, I will be in Hangzhou next week for 2 weeks and I have the following questions: 1. Where is it better to buy silks/ satins? Is it in Hangzhou or suzhou or Huzhou? 2.Where are the good tailors for women's clothes; huzhou or hangzhou/suzhou? 3. Which city is better for making US sizes and which city produces more international designs? 4. lastly, how much usually will i be charged for a short summer dress/ silk blouse?
Oct. 15,2009 02:53 Ms.Sisley replied:
Difficult to say whether Hangzhou or Suzhou is better. In Hangzhou, there is a place called China Silk City (中国丝绸城), which is a street selling various kinds of silk products. I think you could have a try there. It is very close to the Wulin Square. In Suzhou, you could find many silk shops around these attractions, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden. No matter where you purchase goods, please remember to bargain the price.
For tailors, I think you could go to Suzhou, such as these ones at Guanqian Street and Huqiu. Usually, at these silk shops, you could find a tailor, too! A summer dress may costs you about 300~500RMB， including silk and tailor fare.
Oct. 16,2009 03:42 Ms.agnes(hangzhou) replied:
to be a hangzhou guide,i can not easy to tell you about silk where is good. in suzhou, silk have long history . bout you can see, all of the world, about 80% silk is in china,among them, about 60% is come from zhejiang, hangzhou is must for the best.
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Oct. 14,2009 12:34
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Mr.Walker(USA) said:
I will be traveling to Hangzhou for business later this month, and will have 1 day free for sightseeing. Any suggestions on a 1 day itinerary for an English-speaking visitor? I do not, unfortunately, speak / read Chinese.
Thanks.
Oct. 14,2009 23:17 Mr.Leo replied:
I think you could spend the day in visiting the West Lake and the sceneries around it, which is large enough for one-day tour. Well, you could read the introduction of the West Lake on http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/zhejiang/hangzhou/west_lake.htm
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Nov. 5,2009 15:22 Reply
Mr.CHOONYUNNGUI(United Kingdom) said:
Hi There
We are planning a trip to China in August/September 2010. We plan to stay for about 4 weeks. We are arriving at Shanghai Pudong Airport on 6th August and will go from the airport to Xiaoshan International Hotel for 7 days,then back to Shanghai after for 15days; need to find budget hotels in Shanghai and after Shanghai we will be going Beijing. Could you please advise me the best and convenient form of transport to use. Thanks a million in advance.
Choonyunngui
Nov. 5,2009 20:39
Mr.Shan replied:
There are many budget hotels for your choice in Shanghai: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/shanghai-hotels.htm
If possible, it is suggested that you puchase the express night train from Shanghai to Beijing. The train schedule could be searched here:http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
Otherwise, you could fly to Beijing directly. There are frequent flights departing to Beijing everyday.
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Oct. 30,2009 12:51 Reply
Ms.P. Chamnarnchak(Thai) said:
I am in Shanghai now. I have 4 days left. I plan to go to Hangzhou for 2 days. I have been in Zhujiajiao already. Is anywhere nearby that I could go for 2 days before return to Shanghai? I am interesting in food for each city. Is there any recomendation the place and the food name? My nice she can read Chinese. Thank you. Midori
Oct. 31,2009 01:39
Mr.Shan replied:
How about go to Suzhou? It enjoys the hight fame as Hangzhou, and just about 40 minutes from Shanghai by train. The food, especially snacks are so good~ On the other hand, you could go to Yangchenghu Lake in Kunshan, which is just located on the way back to Shanghai from Suzhou. This lake has the best crabs in China and Nov is just the best time to taste crabs.
Oct. 31,2009 07:29
Ms.Luo(China) replied:
The restaurant Lou Wai Lou is the most famous restaurant in Hangzhou.
Hangzhou Famous Dishes
西湖醋鱼——West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce
叫化鸡——Beggar's Chicken
东坡肉——Dongpo Braised Pork
龙井虾仁——Fried Shrimps with Longjing Tea
Nov. 1,2009 21:00
Ms.Pacharin(Thailand) replied:
To Mr. Shan,
THank you very much for your suggestion. WE will try to do so.
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Oct. 28,2009 00:53 Reply
Mr.Goh(malaysia) said:
Hello !
I will be arriving by flight around 11PM at Hangzhou airport.
To travel to my hotel at downtown. How should I get a taxi or bus ?
How much should I pay for taxi from airport to Moganshan Road ?
Taxi is running by meter or fixed rate. I hope to avoid all the unhonest
deal with the taxi.
Oct. 30,2009 03:21
Mr.Leo replied:
It is not suggested that your take a taxi from airport to get to downtown Hangzhou. The fare is expensive. Actually, you could take the airport shuttle bus, which is in operation around the clock, to its terminal at Wulinmen in downtown Hangzhou. The Moganshan Road is very close to Wulinmen, so you could hire a cab here driving to your destination. In downtown Hangzhou, the drivers charge by meter honestly.
Oct. 31,2009 01:02
Mr.goh(malaysia) replied:
How much is the bus fare from airport to downtown.
And is that safe to get a taxi in such late night ?
Thanks a lot my dear friend.
Rgds : goh.
Oct. 31,2009 01:33
Mr.Leo replied:
Hello Goh, the shuttle bus fare is CNY20/person. And, please take it easy that Hangzhou is very safe even in late night! The nightlife of this city just starts after midnight.
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Oct. 30,2009 20:37 Reply
Mr.Chitran(vietnam) said:
we know your company, specializing in tourist organizations in China.
We consist of 03 persons ( 02 womens and 01 men) and we are vietnam. Monday (2 / 11), we work in Shanghai and we have done on Thursday (5 / 11).
We want to travel from Shanghai to Hanzhou (if you can sort we take your union). You can quote us by 02 methods:
Method 01: We depart on Friday morning (6 / 11) from Shanghai to Hanzhou (includes: Left the hotel to sleep overnight at 01 Hanzhou, eat and visit in Hanzhou). on Saturday (7 / 11) we returned to Shanghai and we have a flight from Shanghai to vietnam at 21h00.
Method 2: we want to go from Shanghai to Hanzhou pm Friday morning (6 / 11) and Friday afternoon (6 / 11) back to Shanghai. (Called the trip a day, no stay Hanzhou)
We provide information hotel, we have set in Shanghai for you. ( From Shanghai to Hanzhou about 200 km?)
I would receive so your best and look forward to receive your information soon.
we need 01 people speak English instructions or free vietnam
Thanks you
Chitran
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Oct. 27,2009 08:13 Reply
Ms.JY(MALAYS) said:
Hi, I will travel to Shanghai on 18 Nov and i 'm planning my day trip to Shuzou on 19 Nov, is it ok for day trip??
Oct. 30,2009 03:12
Mr.Shan replied:
Yes, you could do it. On Nov 19, you could take the bullet train on the early morning, and then trave in downtown Suzhou for one day, finally get back to Shanghai by train as well. Tips: you'd better purchase the round trip tickets on Nov 18 in Shanghai.
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Oct. 26,2009 01:36 Reply
Mr.David(Australia) said:
Hi,
I am currently living in Changzhou and would like to take a weekend in Hangzhou.
I will be driving, do you have a suggested route and travel time ?
Thanks
Oct. 26,2009 03:21
Mr.Jamie replied:
recommend route: drive to Caoqiao and run to Xiyi (Wuxi-Yixing) Expressway and turn to Hangning (Nanjing-Hangzhou) Expressway to Hangzhou.
Time: about 2.5 hours
Oct. 26,2009 04:40
Mr.David(Australia) replied:
mr Jamie, Thanks for the advice .. most helpful
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Oct. 24,2009 05:59 Reply
Mr.Vahed(Iran) said:
Dear , i 'm coming china to meet my partner in Ningbo , i plan to visit Hangzhou, pl. tell me the distance from ningbo to hangzhou, the best way & your proposal for aractive place & site seen.
Oct. 26,2009 03:15
Mr.Jamie replied:
It is about 170Km from Ningbo to Hangzhou. Suggest you travel by bus, within 2 hours vis expressway. West Lake is a must for people come to Hangzhou. Most famous sites of the city are scattered around the lake area.
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Oct. 19,2009 03:50 Reply
Ms.Koko Teo(Singapore) said:
I am planning to go to Hangzhou from Shanghai in early nov'09.But I wish to go to Xitang. Which place should i go first as I plan to stay one nite at either Hangzhou or xitang. Any suggestion which is better? How far is the two places.
Oct. 21,2009 21:10
Ms.Wang replied:
Hangzhou is about 2 hours drive from Xitang. My suggestion is that you can go to Xitang first from Shanghai (about 1.5 hours, I did early this year. It is faster to go Xitang from Shanghai than from Hangzhou). Stay one night in Xitang. There are many hotels and inns in the old town. Then take bus to Hangzhou the nexy day. If you have any other problems, I would like to help more.
Oct. 25,2009 20:30
Mr.koko teo(Singapore) replied:
Hi Ms Wong
Thanks so much!
I thought Xitang is very near to Hangzhou. Is Xitang safe if we would like to stay one nite there. How long it takes to travel by bus from Xitang to Hangzhou?
Oct. 25,2009 21:02
Mr.Jamie replied:
It takes about two hours from Xitang to hangzhou. It is safe. There are also hotels in the scenic area, but not inside the town and along the river. If you travel alone without tour package, recommend you go in weekdays. You would not to pay for entrace fee in weekdays, for there are many lanes leading to enter the town, you need not to go through the main entrance.
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Oct. 25,2009 11:36 Reply
Mrs.Teanne Wong(Malaysia) said:
Thank you, Mr Sam.
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Oct. 23,2009 03:00 Reply
Ms.steph(phil) said:
hi.i can i go to hang zhou, west lake, coming from wu xi? can somebody recommend a good place for lunch around that area? thanks
Oct. 24,2009 03:19
Mr.Shan replied:
You could take a train from Wuxi to reach Hangzhou Railway Station, then please take a city-bus or a cab to arrive at the West Lake directly. Very easy! The train info could be searched at http://www.travelchinaguide.com/china-trains/
The most famous restaurant at the West Lake is the time-honored Lou Wai Lou restaurant. You could have very delicous Hangzhou dishes here.
Oct. 25,2009 08:51
Ms.steph(phil) replied:
tnx for helping out, mr shan
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Oct. 21,2009 09:52 Reply
Ms.MAYGAN(Malaysia) said:
i would like to visit shanghai, hangzhou, suzhou, and yangzhou. I will be arriving at pudong airport, shanghai on oct 27. pls share with me how should i travel to all these places starting from shanghai. I only have seven days in China. Is 7 days enough for me to visit all these places including sightseeing and shopping. May be some of you can share with me on the hotels and mode of transport as well.
Oct. 24,2009 03:31
Mr.Leo replied:
Well, you could take a train from Shanghai Railway Station to Suzhou firstly, just taking about 40 minutes. Visit Suzhou for one or two days, you could leave for Yangzhou by bus. The journey is about 3 hours. Stay there for one day, please return to Suzhou and then take a bus to Hangzhou. It will take you about 2 hours.
Well, it is suggested that you spend 2 days for visiting Hangzhou. Then, you could take a train or bus to be back to Shanghai. Finally, have a visit in Shanghai in the rest days. In this case, I think you could have a good view of these cities in 7 days.
The hotels could be found here: http://www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/
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Oct. 22,2009 12:21 Reply
Mrs.Teanne Wong(Malaysia) said:
Hello. I'm Teanne from Malaysia. Ten of us, which is a group of 5 couples, aged between 50 to 60, are visiting Hangzhou and the surrounding places of interest from Dec 7 to Dec 14. My questions are -a) what will the weather be like? b) what garments and shoes should we wear? c) where should we go for sight-seeing d)what activities are most suitable for us at night? Thanks
Oct. 24,2009 03:13
Mr.Sam replied:
1&2. the average temperature is about 10C, a little cool, so you need a warm sweaters and coats. Sports shoes are ok.
3. please visit these top sight-seeings in Hangzhou City and then go to Xitang or Wuzhan, one of the old water town. Maybe stay one night there.
4. not so much night activities at night. How about sitting in a teahouse around the West Lake?
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Oct. 18,2009 14:10 Reply
Ms.TONCHE(Sweden) said:
18 okt 2009
Hello! Im going to stay at hotel on 511 Moganshan Road and I want to go to Ancient town Longmen. Is bus 514 leaving from North busstation at 758 Moganshan Road ? What is the timetable ? I will be happy if someone could help me!
Oct. 21,2009 21:07
Mr.James replied:
No, Bus 514 leaves at Longxiang Bridge at yanan Road. You can take Bus K188 from the hotel to Yanan Road and then find the bus to Fuyang, where the Longmen town is located.
Oct. 22,2009 05:54
Mr.Tonche(Sweden) replied:
Tank you Mr James!
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Oct. 19,2009 04:54 Reply
Ms.QIANQIANNG(Malaysia) said:
Dear Mr. James,
Thanks for your infomation. How do I book the train and bus ticket in advance? Is there any website or should I book from travel agency in M'sia? I need to get train ticket to Shanghai and bus ticket to Nanjing.
Oct. 21,2009 21:14
Mr.James replied:
No need to buy bus tickets in advance, just go buy current ticket on the spot. As to train ticket, there may be online agent but I never try. Shanghai is not far away from Nanjing. Do not need book in advance if it is not busy holidays. Usually you can buy the ticket of the same day.
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Oct. 17,2009 10:43 Reply
Ms.Sue(Malaysia) said:
We are from Malaysia and plan to Hangzhou in Dec 09. We (2 adult and 1 child) will spend 5 days 4 nights over there. There are few questions as below :
- we know that it will be winter in Dec, but roughly how cold is the weather? about 11 or 12 degree?
- we would spend our whole trip in Hangzhou..any good recommation of hotel? roughly how much of it? is there any hotel cost RM200/ per night? If there is, the hotel which cost RM200/ per night is under what catergories? 4 star or 3 star?
-Any good recommodation of travel spots in Hangzhou?
-If we engaged with the travel agent, any good recommodation? are they include transport as well?
Oct. 18,2009 04:51
Ms.Cindy replied:
To Ms Sue:
1. the average temperaturs is lower than 11C.
2. RMB200 is under 3 star. It is the price for budget exonomical hotels.
Refer to this:
www.travelchinaguide.com/hotel/hangzhou-hotels.htm
3. Places to travel in Hangzhou: West Lake, Liuhe Pagoda, Xixi Wetland (perhaps winter is not a good season), Longyin Temple, cosider to have one to to visit some water town, Tongli or Xitang, or one day to Thousand Island Lake.
4. You can ask the agent to sent car. You should make a inquiry to the agency.
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Oct. 17,2009 11:06 Reply
Ms.Sue(Malaysia) said:
Hi. I am from Malaysia. I just will like to check if there ok to visit Hangzhou in Dec? How is the weather in Dec? Cloudy always? Please advise. Thank you:!!!
Oct. 18,2009 04:29
Mr.Jamie replied:
It is cloudy and cold in Dec. The temperature is averagely 7 in this month. Maybe lower to -4C. Hope this helps.
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Oct. 17,2009 10:08 Reply
Ms.QIANQIANNG(Malaysia) said:
Hi!, I wish to visit Hangzhou, Shanghai and Nanjing next year Chinese New Year ( 16 Feb 2010). Is it ok to go to these destination during CNY? I am don't know if shops and tourist spots will be close.
Oct. 18,2009 04:26
Mr.James replied:
Attractions will not closed during this period, perhaps it is a problem for transportation. Before the CNY, people rushed home and after that rush out. Suggest you book the ticket in advance. It is not a bad idea to have a Chinese New Year in China, anyway.
Enjoy~
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Oct. 16,2009 19:19 Reply
Mr.Alex(Malaysia ) said:
I am visiting Hangzhou in Dec 09. Will be taking a train from Shanghai to Hangzhou. Is there any personal day tour of Hangzhou (4 person) services available at the Hangzhou train station?
Oct. 18,2009 01:45
Mr.Jamie replied:
That's no reliable, I think. Look for some big travel agency to have a one-day tour. In Hangzhou, one day is just enough to get around the West Lake and some busy places at night. You can just take a taxi (4 seats) to get around.
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Oct. 14,2009 19:02 Reply
Ms.olan(usa) said:
Please, I will be in Hangzhou next week for 2 weeks and I have the following questions:
1. Where is it better to buy silks/ satins? Is it in Hangzhou or suzhou or Huzhou?
2.Where are the good tailors for women's clothes; huzhou or hangzhou/suzhou?
3. Which city is better for making US sizes and which city produces more international designs?
4. lastly, how much usually will i be charged for a short summer dress/ silk blouse?
Oct. 15,2009 02:53
Ms.Sisley replied:
Difficult to say whether Hangzhou or Suzhou is better. In Hangzhou, there is a place called China Silk City (中国丝绸城), which is a street selling various kinds of silk products. I think you could have a try there. It is very close to the Wulin Square. In Suzhou, you could find many silk shops around these attractions, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden. No matter where you purchase goods, please remember to bargain the price.
For tailors, I think you could go to Suzhou, such as these ones at Guanqian Street and Huqiu. Usually, at these silk shops, you could find a tailor, too! A summer dress may costs you about 300~500RMB， including silk and tailor fare.
Oct. 16,2009 03:42
Ms.agnes(hangzhou) replied:
to be a hangzhou guide,i can not easy to tell you about silk where is good. in suzhou, silk have long history . bout you can see, all of the world, about 80% silk is in china,among them, about 60% is come from zhejiang, hangzhou is must for the best.
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Oct. 14,2009 12:34 Reply
Mr.Walker(USA) said:
I will be traveling to Hangzhou for business later this month, and will have 1 day free for sightseeing. Any suggestions on a 1 day itinerary for an English-speaking visitor? I do not, unfortunately, speak / read Chinese.
Thanks.
Oct. 14,2009 23:17
Mr.Leo replied:
I think you could spend the day in visiting the West Lake and the sceneries around it, which is large enough for one-day tour. Well, you could read the introduction of the West Lake on http://www.travelchinaguide.com/attraction/zhejiang/hangzhou/west_lake.htm