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Hangzhou Transport
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Hangzhou Railway Station's Magnificient appearance
Air
Hangzhou is served by Xianshan International Airport, which is located some 27 kilometers (17 miles) from downtown Hangzhou. There are daily flights to major cities and larger tourist cities in China. The airport also offers flights to and from Hongkong and Singapore. Airport buses run from the city center to the airport for 20 yuan. Travelers can also take a taxi for around 100 yuan.
Train
Hangzhou is a large transport terminal for Eastern China. Daily services from Hangzhou to China's major cities are conveniently available. Some trains passing through Hangzhou stop at the Hangzhou Eastern Train Station.
Local Transport
Public Bus
As an important tourism city, Hangzhou has good public transportation. Public buses go virtually everywhere in the city proper. The bus number is important. Bus numbers prefixed by "K" are air-conditioned. Bus numbers prefixed by "3" and "5" run to the neighboring rural areas and special lines, respectively. Tourism buses are indicated by a Chinese"游" (pinyin: you, pronounced: yo).
Bus fares are very cheap. It is 1 yuan for all bus numbers with one or two digits (e.g. Bus No. 8 or No. 13) and three-digit bus numbers preceded by "1"( e.g. No.132). It is 2 yuan for all air-conditioned buses. Prices for special bus lines and buses running to the neighboring rural areas vary according to the bus condition and distance (the starting price for a general bus is 1 yuan and 2 yuan for a air-conditioned one). All tourism buses are air-conditioned and cost 2 yuan.
Taxi
Visitors can also take a taxi to tour the city. Taxis are plentiful and it's usually very easy to stop one in street.
Highway
Hangzhou is the hub for road transportation in Zhejiang Province. The city has four long distance bus stations: East, West, South and North bus stations. Buses to neighboring cities like Nanjing and Shanghai are plentiful.
Bicycle
Bicycle is one of the best ways to explore Hangzhou, particularly West Lake. Restaurants and stalls by West Lake have bikes for rental.
Boat
Boat trips from Hangzhou to Suzhou or Wuxi along the Grand Canal are available. Boats often depart at night and arrive at the destination in the early morning. This service is usually only available in summer or peak seasons. Travelers should check availability when planning use this means of transport.
