Cheap flights to Hangzhou
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Quick summary
Country
China
Continent
Asia
Airport
HGH
Currency
Chinese yuan (renminbi)
Time zone
UTC+8
Deals already spotted to Hangzhou
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West Lake
Hangzhou and West Lake, a UNESCO landscape in the middle of the city
Free, open around the clock
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang, on the Qiantang River, and West Lake sits inside the city. The West Lake Cultural Landscape is a UNESCO World Heritage Site covering about 3,323 hectares. The lake is free and open 24 hours. Su Shi, better known as Su Dongpo, built a 2.8 km causeway across it in 1089 with about 200,000 workers, and a stone path lined with willows and peach blossom is still among the best-known walks.
Around the lake
Walking the shore is about 12 km, roughly five hours at a slow pace. Public bikes are widespread and cost about 1 to 2 yuan per ride, though cycling is banned right beside the lake along about half the route. Several kinds of boat, from dragon boats to paddled boats, work on the water.
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Poetry and empire
The capital Marco Polo admired
Hangzhou became the capital of the Southern Song dynasty, then called Lin'an, in the 12th century, and fell to the Mongols in 1276. Marco Polo supposedly visited in the late 13th century and called it greater than any city in the world. It stands at the southern end of the Grand Canal, which reached its full length by 609 and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014.
Temples and tea
Lingyin, Leifeng and the Longjing fields
| Place | Good to know |
|---|---|
| Lingyin Temple | An active Buddhist temple about 2 km west of the lake, with carved Buddhist statues nearby and a chairlift to another temple |
| Leifeng Pagoda | Rebuilt after the original fell, it offers a view of the lake, best at sunset from across the water |
| Longjing tea fields | West of the lake and free to visit, best from early March through the harvest |
| China National Tea Museum | Free, open daily from 9:00 to 17:00, closed on Tuesdays |
Alibaba and the new Hangzhou
A tech capital with a poetic past
Alibaba Group has its headquarters in Hangzhou, and its new global headquarters, opened in May 2024, covers about one million square meters across seven buildings. The city hosted the eleventh G20 summit in 2016. With about 11.9 million people in the city proper at the 2020 census, it is one of eastern China's biggest cities. Mobile payment is the norm.
Hefang Street
A shopping street at the foot of Wushan Hill, near the lake.
Water towns
Wuzhen as a day trip
Wuzhen
About 90 minutes by bus from Jiubao bus station, a canal town that works as a day trip.
When to go
Hangzhou through the seasons
Spring
From early March the Longjing harvest begins, and June brings the plum rains.
Summer
Hot and humid, with July averaging about 29 C. Typhoons mostly affect the area in August and September.
Autumn
Cooler once the typhoon months of August and September have passed.
Winter
Cold, with a January average of about 5 C and light night frost possible.
Getting to Hangzhou
Xiaoshan Airport and the high-speed train
Hangzhou Xiaoshan
About 30 km east of the center. A taxi takes 30 to 60 minutes.
High-speed trains from Shanghai Hongqiao take about 50 minutes non-stop, and Hangzhou is roughly 190 km from Shanghai. The metro has 13 lines.
In pictures
Hangzhou in pictures
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about flights to Hangzhou
How do I get from Hangzhou airport to the center?
Xiaoshan Airport (HGH) is about 30 km east of the center. A taxi takes 30 to 60 minutes, and the metro also serves the airport.
Is it free to visit West Lake?
Yes, West Lake is free and open 24 hours.
How do I go around West Lake?
On foot or by bike. The shore walk is about 12 km, roughly five hours at a slow pace, and public bikes are widely available.
Can I visit Hangzhou as a day trip from Shanghai?
Yes, high-speed trains from Shanghai Hongqiao take about 50 minutes, though one or two days lets you see the lake properly.
What is the best excursion from Hangzhou?
Wuzhen, a canal town about 90 minutes away by bus from Jiubao bus station.
How much does a flight to Hangzhou usually cost?
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