Getting to Hangzhou by Air

Getting to Hangzhou by Air

Hangzhou is like a bit of paradise on this humdrum world. The Chinese people have named this place Hangzhou, which means “Paradise on Earth”, because it is characteristically different from other busy cities of China. Getting to Hangzhou by air can be pleasurable and budget-friendly.

Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang province. It has a population of just 6.6 million and it is one of China's smaller cities. But it feels more like a big town despite of its population. The city lies to the southwest of Shanghai and most people visiting this place find it quite easy to getting to Hangzhou by air.

In China, most long-distance internal travels are by air.

Getting to Hangzhou by air can be very convenient with Hangzhou's Xiaoshan International Airport. It is 17 miles (27km) outside of the city center. This airport is located at the southern shore of Qiantang river in the Xiaoshan district. This international airport is one of the greatest in the whole of China and has good international connections to Tokyo, Osaka, Hong Kong, Macau, Seoul, Bangkok and Singapore and to 50 Chinese cities, including the major ones like Beijing, Chengdu, Chongqing, Xian and Guangzhou. Thus it makes getting to Hangzhou by air quite easy.

It is one of the most important protective airports in China. It covers an area of about 180 acres amd has a 3,600-meter (about 3,937 yards) airstrip. There are 36 ticket management counters among which 12 is for international ticket service. There are 2,900 seats in the Waiting Hall, VIP Lounges and First-class Lounges which counts to its modern appearance. As much as 126 airlines have been opened to 44 domestic cites, 13 international cities and 2 regions. There are VIP lounges as well as five first-class lounges in Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport. The Hangzhou's Xiaoshan International Airport is marked with an array of stores, restaurants, business centers and a 24-hour parking site. Thus, getting to Hangzhou by air is also quite a hastle-free experience.

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