Travel Tips

Practical guides for visiting Hangzhou: visa, transport, payments, weather, and survival tips for foreign travelers.

Getting Around Hangzhou: Metro, Bike, DiDi, and Walking

The bike-and-walk path along the north shore of West Lake — the most pleasant way to get around the central

West Lake in late October — ginkgo season turns the Su Causeway gold. Best Time to Visit Hangzhou: A Season-by-Season

Hangzhou East Railway Station — your entry point under the 2026 visa-free policy. China Visa-Free 2026: How Foreigners Can Visit

Everything first-time visitors need to plan a trip to Hangzhou — when to go, how to get in, where to stay, what to eat, and a tested 3-day itinerary.