Hangzhou - 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.
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
Hangzhou’s 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.
Post Office
China Post has many branches around Hangzhou. Zhong Shan Road Branch
Pharmacy
Hangzhou Bu Yi Paharmacy
Dentist
Hangzhou Stomatological Hospital
Electricity
220 V/50 Hz
