Hangzhou - Hàng Châu

West Lake landscape

Hangzhou (Chinese: 杭州, pinyin: Hangzhōu, Wade-Giles: Hang-cho) is a city located in the Yangtze River Delta of China. China, and is the capital of Zhejiang province. Hangzhou is 180 km southwest of Shanghai, the population in 2004 of the entire Hangzhou region ("杭州市" - Hangzhou city) was about 6.5 million. In which, the urban area in 2003 had 3,931,900 permanent residents, and 2,636,700 of these people did not have a household registration. The number of permanent residents in the six main districts in the city is 1,910,000 people.

Introduce

As the most famous and prosperous city in China since about 1000 years ago, Hangzhou is well known for its beautiful natural scenery, including West Lake (X Hú, 西湖). This place has silk, famous green tea in China, this place also has a very developed silkworm industry and is also a place associated with the famous Silk Road.

Geography and climate

Hangzhou is located in Northern Zhejiang Province, Eastern China, at the southern end of the Great Canal ("大运河"), on the deltaic plain of the lower Yangtze River. The whole city across Hangzhou province stretches to the west bordering the mountains of Anhui province, to the east is a flat area next to Hangzhou Bay. The city was built around the eastern and northern faces of Xihu ("西湖"), north of the Qiantang River.

Hangzhou has a humid subtropical climate with four distinct seasons. Hangzhou's average annual temperature is 16.2 °C (61.2 °F). Summers are hot and humid, while winters are cool and dry. In July, the hottest month of the year, the average temperature is approximately 33.8 °C (92.8 °F); in January the average temperature is about 3.6 °C (38.5 °F). Annual rainfall is 1450 mm. In mid-summer, Hangzhou and many other cities in Zhejiang province suffer quite a bit of storms from the Yellow Sea, but are rarely directly hit by storms. Most of these storms affect Hangzhou after impacting along the Zhejiang coast.

Arrive

By air

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Hanzhou's Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) serves domestic and international flights. There are regular routes to Beijing and Hong Kong, but flying to Shanghai Hongqiao Airport by domestic flight or flying to Pudong International Airport and connecting by bus or train is also an option. select feasible. The only European route with Hangzhou airport is Amsterdam, via KLM [2]. Asian cities with service to Hangzhou include Delhi, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Osaka, Bangkok, Seoul and Singapore. Flights from Kuala Lumpur can be obtained from AirAsia, [3]. Services to Bangkok are via Hainan Airlines. There is a direct service to Hangzhou from Singapore on Jetstar Asia. Batavia Air, an Indonesian domestic and international carrier announced that it will cease operations from 00:00 on Thursday, January 31, 2013. The airline previously provided service to Bali in Indonesia.

Airport transfer:

The airport is about 30 km east of the city center, taking a taxi from 30 minutes to 1 hour. A taxi ride to and from the airport from the city center is about 90 yen, on the way back you should ask the driver if he's ready to take you far before getting in the car with all your bags. No surcharges are payable for travel to/from the airport, the usual metered fare applies.

A shuttle service (¥20) to/from the Xiaoshan bus ticket office on Tiyuchang Road next to KFC on the west side of Wulin Square. Shuttle buses also only stop at the main train stations along the way. Buses run every 30 minutes during the day and take about an hour, join the queue for your ticket at the booth just outside the exit before boarding the bus. And the departure time in the form of the airport is 7:30-09:30, every 30 minutes; 9:30-17:00, every 15 minutes; 17:00-21:00, 20 minutes; after21:00, 30 minutes. But "30 minutes", "20 minutes" and "15 minutes" refer to the waiting time of the first passenger to board. Once all seats are made, the bus will take off within 30,20 or 15 minutes.

Shangri-La Hotel also offers shuttle service to/from the airport for 50 yen.

Shanghai Airport

Also, if you fly into Pudong airport in Shanghai, there are direct buses to Hangzhou. Cars park from the 2nd floor parking lot opposite gate 15 of Pudong Airport, depart every 1.5 hours 10:30-19:00. Costs ¥100. The bus goes to Huangzhou Dragon Sports Center (soccer stadium), 3 km west of the city center. The reverse trip from Hangzhou to Pudong Airport is also possible, buses depart from the Yellow Sports Thang Long Center as well as the Hangzhou Xiaoshan bus ticket office on Tiyuchang Road next to KFC on the west side of the plaza. Wulin school.

By train/train

By car

By bus

By ship

Traveling in the city

By ship: Traveling by train is the best way to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tay Ho. The cruise departs from the East beach, crosses Tay Ho to the island. If you want to go alone, you can choose to rent by the hour. There is a night tour for a romantic view under the starry sky over the lake. It is possible to rent a rowing boat, but it is a bit inconvenient.

Buses and trams: Hangzhou has a clean, comfortable bus system that makes it easy to get around. Bus K7 is very convenient, connecting the main train stations to the east side of the lake. Bus K56 goes from the East station to Yan'an Lu and buses 15 and K15 connect to the Northern long-distance bus station.

Taxi: Taxis are available everywhere, very convenient.

Bike: Rent a car at the Mingtown Youth Hotel and shops near the lake. Please check the bike carefully before setting off.

Visit

West Lake

Xihu (Chinese: 西湖; pinyin: Xī Hú) is a famous freshwater lake located west of Hangzhou city, in Zhejiang province, in eastern China. The longest length in the north-south direction is 3.3 km and the largest width in the east-west direction is 2.8 km. The area of the lake area is about 6.3 km², of which the water storage area is about 5.66 km².

The Xihu Cultural Landscape was included in UNESCO's list of world cultural heritage in 2011, and it has been described as having "influenced garden design in the rest of China as well as in Japan and China." Korea for centuries."

The lake is divided into three parts by three dikes, namely To dike (苏堤-To dike), Bach dike (白堤-Bach di), and Duong Cong dike (杨公堤-Duong Cong dike). The lake can also be divided into 5 small lakes called Ngoai Tay Ho, Ly Tay Ho, Hau Tay Ho, Tieu Nam Ho and Nhac Ho. In the lake, there is a low mountain (hill) called Co Son occupying an area of about 200,000 m² and 3 islands are Ho Tam Dinh, *Tieu Doanh Chau, Nguyen Cong Don.

Yue Vuong Temple, tomb and shrine dedicated to Yue Fei.
Ling Yin Temple, an ancient Buddhist temple in China, surrounded by mountains, hills and gardens.
The farms grow Longjing tea, a type of tea famous for its quality and taste.
To Tieu Tieu (479-502?), a famous singing technique of Southern Qi during the Northern and Southern Dynasties.
Tomb Vo Tong (Vo Nhi Lang, late 11th century, early 12th century), who is famous for killing tigers empty-handed on Canh Duong hill, one of 108 heroes of Luong Son Bac. The tomb was destroyed during the Cultural Revolution, rebuilt in 2004.
Ho Bao Stream, a stream famous for its water.

Temples, pagodas, churches

Bao Loc Tower, (保俶塔 BOUCH TU) and surrounding temples on this hill on the north side of the lake. You can't climb to the pagoda, but the view and landscape around Bao Xuc hill is amazing.
Bao Phac Institute, (抱朴道院 Baopu Daoyuan) - is the only Taoist temple in Hangzhou, even in eastern China. This temple is located on Ge hill and in the north of the scenic West Lake area. This is a huge architectural complex consisting of different themed rooms. Every year, a variety of Hoc festivals are held here, and Baopu Institute is also the center of Hangzhou's Taoism.
Church of the Immaculate Conception, (圣母无原罪主教座堂 Shengmu Wuyuanzui Zhujiaozuotang) or simply "church of God" (天主堂 Tianzutang) is located at 415 Zhongshan North Rd., Near Tianshuiqiao (天水桥) bus stop. It regularly hosts mass in English every Saturday night.
Tong Nhat Street, (崇一堂 Shortyī Tang) is one of the largest Protestant churches in China. The name, translated into English, means "worshiping the one and only true God." It was dedicated in 2005 and can accommodate up to 7000 people, has welcomed many international visitors and preachers including Franklin Graham, son of evangelist Billy Graham.
Temple of Confucius - is a mixture of Confucius Monument and forest stele. The Hangzhou Confucius Temple is the hub for Hangzhou citizens to remember Confucius and the site of the associated ceremonial organization. It is close to Wushan Square and features classical gardens.
Jade Emperor Park, (玉皇 Yuhuang Shan Gong yuan) - One of the least visited spots in Hangzhou despite its somewhat central location. The main shrine on top of the hill is currently under reconstruction (August 2008), but still offers a great view of the city and lake below, and has a restaurant next door. There is also a temple partway up the hill. The area can provide a quiet escape and a nice hike, as well as the opportunity to visit one of the few Taoist sites in the area (most other local temples are Buddhist). It is located directly south of Loi Phong Pagoda. The main entrance is not far from the Silk Museum. If you are playing along with the "10 scenes of West Lake" looking for information still, is applicable to these hilltops as "clouds fly over Jade Emperor Hill".
Jingci Đền Temple - Off Nanshan Road, built in 954, Jingci temple has a huge 10 ton bell inside. Located on Nanping Road, they ring the bell 108 times here ringing in the Chinese New Year. It is also vibrated every evening for much less time. Jingci Temple is the site of legend about also magic, which can be seen on the grounds of the temple.
Chua Lei Phong (雷峰塔) - Located on the southeast shore of the lake and built in 977, all that remains of the original temple is the ruined foundation, viewable from outside the glass case that it is housed in (Pagoda Still Memorial Museum on the bottom floor of the pagoda). With escalators, elevators, and a brand new temple place on the platform, there's not much to see in the temple itself, it was most recently rebuilt in 2000. However, here there is scope. Nice view downtown. One of the 10 scenes of West Lake is "Loi Phong Pagoda under the sunset", best viewed at a distance (over the lake) just after sunset. Please keep in mind that the entrance fee to Lei Phong Pagoda is very expensive (40 yuan per person, as of October 2008) and it is not the original construction, but just a reconstruction.
Linh Am Pagoda, (灵隐寺 Lynyǐn Si) - Meaning "retreat center of the soul", this temple west of West Lake is an active Buddhist temple at the bottom of a hill. Nearby you can take the cable car to the top of the hill where a pagoda is located (the walk up is also an easy set of stairs under the cable car). It is one of the three oldest and most famous temples in China. There are hundreds of Buddha stone statues carved into the cliffs in the "Flying Peak from Afar" section next door.
Luc Hoa Tower, (六和塔 LiuHe) - Down by Qiantang River, about 15 minutes by taxi from the lake in traffic lights, but it is a nice road, to drive into all the tunnels and tea fields. Beside the pagoda itself, which is arguably the most outstanding of all the temples in Hangzhou, there is an adjacent park with hundreds of actual replicas of the world's most famous temple, complete with small trees. sized in front of the pagoda model.
Thien Truc Tam Temple, (天竺三寺) - includes Fajing Pagoda, Faxi Temple and Fajing Temple. Located on Thien Truc hill, the three pagodas are quite close to Linh Yin Temple, a famous temple in Hangzhou. Locals often prefer to go there to pray and meditate instead of going to Linh Yin Temple, as these are quite quiet compared to Lingyin Temple, which is always crowded with tourists.
Phi Lai Peak, (飞来峰) 209 meters high, is a pure limestone hill that is very distinct from the sandstone mountains around it. Large rocks scattered along the summit are said to resemble animals such as a dragon, a running elephant, a crouching tiger, and a fleeing monkey. On the other side of the peak, a pavilion named Cui Wei has been erected to immortalize national hero Yue Fei. Famous military man in Chinese history, famous general against the Jin army of the Southern Song Dynasty. Before and after a total of his troops fought with Kim's army 26 times and won all. He was one of the most famous generals in Chinese history, his title before being killed was Grand Marshal. The Chinese always take Yue Fei as an example, forever remembering their filial son, also a national hero, a brave scholar and loyal servant. These thrones were demolished several times before the major restoration of 1942. The thrones now keep their old faces with new paint.
Tinh Tu Pagoda (净慈寺) is located just south of West Lake.
Lingyin Temple (灵隐寺) is located about 2 km (1.2 mi) west of West Lake. This is said to be the oldest Buddhist temple in the city, which has undergone many cycles of destruction and reconstruction.
Qiu Wang Temple (岳王庙) or Yue Fei Miao is on the northwest shore of West Lake and was originally built in 1221 in memory of General Yue Fei, who lost his life due to political persecution.
Qingzhen Fenghuang Temple (凤凰清真寺) is one of the oldest mosques in China, the current construction at the intersection of Xihu Avenue (西湖大道) and Zhongshan Xi Road (中山中路) has dating back 700 years from the Yuan Dynasty.

Next point

Shanghai — Two hours by train.
Continental Automotive — About two hours by bus. Buses stop several times an hour from the bus stop in the northeast of the city (¥68).
Thien Mu Son — If you have free time on the weekend.

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