Cinemas and Theaters in Hangzhou

Amongst several other forms of entertainment, Cinemas and Theaters in Hangzhou also have its own significance. Zhang Pimin, vice-director of the film bureau of State Administration of Radio, Film and Television, said at an annual meeting on the Chinese cultural gathering that was held over a weekend in Hangzhou, the third largest film producer in the world after the United States and India is China

Traditional large-sized theaters currently are substituted by multiplexes or movie houses that have multiple halls where a vast choice is given to the viewers for selection of shows and times. Movies are also screened for whole nights.

Listing a few of the cinema halls in Hangzhou

  -  Hangzhou Cuiyuan Cinema World at No. 298, Wen Yi Road, Hangzhou, Zhe Jiang Province, China
  -  Hangzhou West Lake Cinema at No. 115, Ping Hai Road, Hangzhou, Zhe Jiang Province, China
  -  West Lake Cinema at No.95 Pinghai Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou
  -  Qingchun Film City at No.60 Qingchun Road, Xiacheng District, Hangzhou

Quite a variety of theaters prevail over the city of Hangzhou. The officially named Grand Theater Hangzhou located in WuLinMen Square impresses all its visitants because of its marvelous architecture that is designed by the internationally heralded Carlos Ott, the Canadian architect. The four-story construction containing 1,608 seats in its central auditorium is Hangzhou's most famous building. It principally showcase's the culture of China, presenting Chinese and foreign cultural events of eminent quality. This cultural location poses as a business venture as well, offering a merchandising orbit for national and foreign organizations.

Another artistically built theater of Hangzhou is the Redstar Culture Hotel located just next to Hangzhou Railway Station Square, and very close to the resplendent West Lake. This four-star hotel amidst a peaceful surrounding is one of the best places for performances and also for business meetings to be held and tourists to reside.