Outer transport:

By plane

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is in the east of Xinjie Town, Xiaoshan District, on the south bank of Qiantang River. The airport is 27 kilometers to Hangzhou city center and 15 kilometers to the center of Xiaoshan District. A 17.6 kilometers long airport avenue connects the airport with Hangzhou city. The airport provides 44 domestic routes, 13 international routes and 2 regional routes.

By train

There are two main railway stations in Hangzhou: Hangzhou New Railway Station (Hangzhou Huoche xin kezhan) and east railway station (Huoche Dongzhan). These two places are both close to the urban area.
Hangzhou railway consultant telephone number: 11185 
Hangzhou railway ticket booking: 9500117788 

Long distance bus

Hangzhou is the center of Zhejiang province bus transport network. In Hangzhou Railway Station there are shuttle buses offering transportation to the long distance bus stations.

The highway structure consists of Huhuang Highway, Hangyong Highway, Hangning Highway, Hangjinqu Highway, 104 National Highway, 320 National Highway and 02 Provincial Highway.

There are four long distance buses in Hangzhou, in the four directions of the city. Bus tickets can be bought in the bus station or in Construction bank in Hangzhou city.

Tips for transfer: After arriving in Hangzhou by train, passengers can buy bus tickets at the exit of the railway station (only Hangzhou city railway station). With the bus ticket the passenger can take the shuttle bus for free to arrive at the long distance bus station.

By boat

On Qiantang River:
Main itineraries: Fuchun River 24 hour travel, Qiantang River night tour
Boarding address: 1st Dock Nanxingqiao, Zhejiang
Ticket booking (Consultant) number: 0571-86062457

City transport
By bus
Tip: Prepare enough small change to take buses.

By taxi
Number for ordering the taxi: 28811111
Number for making complaints: 96520
Tip: Youd better not order a taxi at 5pm or 6pm, as drivers change shift during these hours.

By bike
Traveling around west lake by bike is highly recommended. It is also wonderful to circle the whole of Hangzhou city! Bike rent stands can be found around West Lake.