Transportation

From US to P. R. China

Using Travelocity or other search often yield airfare close to $1900. Here is a low fare, travelling from Los Angeles to Shanghai. (More detailed...)

1. Date: Friday, June 12, Duration: 14 hours
China Eastern Airlines, Flight 586
Depart: Los Angeles, 1:30 pm
Arrive: Shanghai (Pudong), 6:30 pm
Airfaire: $ 770 + taxes & fees

2. Date: Thursday, June 18, Duration: 11 hours and 40 minutes
China Eastern Airlines, Flight 583
Depart: Shanghai (Pudong), 2:50 pm
Arrive: Los Angeles, 11:30 am
Airfaire: $ 770 + taxes & fees

From Airport

Hangzhou (Xiaoshan) International Airport is is located 15km north of the city centre. There is airport shuttle bus service to the downtown city. Inquiring Number: (86) 571 85533549, (86) 571 86662539.

The shuttle bus will take you to the final stop at the CAAC office on Tiyuchang Road (city downtown), and the trip from Hangzhou airport to the CAAC office takes about 80 minutes. One way bus ticket fare is CNY 15.

Bus schedule: From the Hangzhou Airport to the CAAC office on Tiyuchang Road (downtown city): the shuttle buses run every 30 minutes during 07:30 and 09:30. During 09:30 to 17:00, the buses run every 15 minutes. And after 17:00, it is every 30 minutes. The bus stops at Main Railway Station, Merchant Marco Hotel, and the CAAC office.

From the CAAC office to the Hangzhou Airport: The shuttle buses run every 30 minutes during 5:30 to 9:00. During 9:00 to 17:00, the shuttle buses run every 15 minutes. After it is every 30 minutes. The bus stops at Zhongshan Hotel, Railway Station, and Hangzhou Airport.

To travel from Shanghai (Pudong) International Airport to Hangzhou, the most convenient and fastest way is by the Airport-City Shuttle Bus, operated by Hangzhou Tour Bus (Yellow Dragon). The departure place is located at Parking lot on the 2nd floor opposite to Gate 15 of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (& Ticket House). The bus will take you to Tour Bus (Yellow Dragon) Center in Hanzhou.

Detailed information :

From Passenger station of Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Hangzhou Tour Bus (Yellow Dragon) Center:
a. Inquiring Number: (86) 21 68345743, (86) 21 68346679
b. Departure place: Parking lot on the 2nd floor opposite to Gate 15 of Shanghai Pudong International Airport (& Ticket House)
c. Departure time: 9:30, 11:00, 12:00, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30
d. Fare: RMB 100
e. Whole trip from Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Tour Bus (Yellow Dragon) Center in Hanzhou takes about 3.5 hours

From Hangzhou Tour Bus(Yellow Dragon) Center back to Shanghai Pudong International Airport:
a. Inquiring Number: (86) 571 96123, (86) 57186990460
b. Departure place: Hangzhou Tour Bus(Yellow Dragon) Center (No.3, Huanglong Rd , Stadium of Yellow Dragon Sports Center)
c. Departure time: 7:00, 8:30, 10:30, 12:30, 13:30, 14:30, 16:00
d. Fare: RMB 100
e. Whole trip from Hangzhou Tour Bus (Yellow Dragon) to Shanghai Pudong International Airport Center takes about 3 hours

From Railway Station:

From Hangzhou Railway Station, you can take bus No.49 or No.21 to your hotel. And by taxi, the fare is about CNY 20-25. From Hangzhou East Railway Station, you can take bus No.28 to your hotel. Destination taxi fare is about CNY 30-35. See the Accommodation for the details.

Exchange moeny:

For withdrawing Chinese currency China Yuan, Many ATM machines on the streets in China do not take major international credit cards, such as Visa and Master Card, . However, most ATM machines at the airports or in the bank of China do. So the best way to obtain Chinese currency is to use ATM machines at the airports or in the bank of China with your credit card.

Emergency phone number:

In case of difficulty with transport, please call the emergency phone number,
86-571-86971731.