Travel Tips

Plan a Hangzhou autumn trip: osmanthus bloom dates at Manjuelong, Jiuxi maple walk, and Mid-Autumn Festival events. Updated for 2026.

A spring trip to Hangzhou: cherry blossom dates at West Lake, pre-Qingming Longjing harvest, and what to see each week. Updated for 2026.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) at night — 27 km east of the city center, with several options to get

A traditional Chinese tea ceremony (gongfu cha) in Hangzhou — the porcelain teaware and bamboo tools are all part of

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) at night — the curved steel structure is unmistakable from the outside. Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport

Jianbing with youtiao — the most famous ¥10 meal in Hangzhou. Hangzhou on a Budget: How to Spend 3 Days

West Lake Vinegar Fish — the signature dish of Hangzhou cuisine. Hangzhou Food: 15 Dishes Every Visitor Should Try (and

A boutique garden hotel near West Lake — the classic Hangzhou accommodation style. Where to Stay in Hangzhou: The 5

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