Cheap flights to Hangzhou

Discover Hangzhou

Reasons To Visit Hangzhou

The Chinese city of Hangzhou is known for its incredible heritage and stunning natural landscape. Undoubtedly the most iconic place to visit in the city is the West Lake where you can do everything from visiting its ancient shrines to going on a boat ride. If you love nature then you will find yourself in paradise in Hangzhou, a city known for its charming gardens and parks such as Guo’s Villa and the Hangzhou Botanical Gardens. If you like to stay fit and active you will find many hiking and walking trails in the region as the city is surrounded by mountains, or you can take the whole family shopping or even go ice skating all year round.

Arriving In Hangzhou

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is located around 30 km from Hangzhou and handles a large number of domestic and international flights. If you are looking to travel from the UAE to Hangzhou you will be able to do so directly as there are no carriers currently providing nonstop flights, but the airport has many connections which allows travelers from the UAE to get to Hangzhou with just one transfer.

Once your flight has arrived in Hangzhou there are plenty of options available to travel into the city including by shuttle bus if you would rather not pay for a taxi. The airport itself is fairly large and offers plentiful amenities and facilities, so you’re sure to find everything you would need. As well as a broad selection of cafés and eateries, there are a number of retail shops alongside duty-free shopping available. You will also be able to connect to the airport’s free Wi-Fi network or spend your time getting pampered in a spa.

Hangzhou Travel Information

Where to stay: Ratings and booking information for the best hotels in Hangzhou for every budget

As a UAE national traveling to China you will have to apply for a visa before flying. In Hangzhou the weather gets fairly hot during the summer with average highs exceeding 30 degrees between June and August, although it can get rather cold if you visit over the winter. Getting around the city is relatively straightforward by public transport as it is served by a comprehensive network of buses and taxis are also easily found. In order to get on local time you will need to put your clocks forward 4 hours once you arrive, while the currency used in China is the Renminbi, also known as the Chinese yuan.

* This information is correct as of February 2018

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