Travel guide: Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, China (HGH)

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Travel essentials for Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, China — what to expect on the ground. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport sits in China (Asia), in a subtropical climate band — subtropical northern-hemisphere band with mild winters and warm summers. Airport IATA code HGH serves the area. Local timezone is Asia/Shanghai, which matters for arrivals and check-ins. It sits at 30.24°, 120.43° — useful for weather, daylight, and route planning. Use the live tools below to plan around these facts.

RegionChina, Asia
Climate bandsubtropical northern-hemisphere band with mild winters and warm summers
Airport IATA code HGH
TimezoneAsia/Shanghai
Coordinates30.24, 120.43
Located in the Northern Hemisphere

Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province in eastern China, one of the country's most celebrated cities, famed above all for the beauty of West Lake - a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape of gardens, causeways, pagodas and temple-dotted hills that has inspired Chinese poets and painters for centuries. A former imperial capital of the Song dynasty and the southern terminus of the Grand Canal, Hangzhou blends classical scenery with a dynamic modern economy. Around West Lake and the surrounding hills lie the Lingyin Temple, one of China's great Buddhist monasteries, and the Longjing (Dragon Well) tea villages that produce the country's most famous green tea. Just an hour from Shanghai by high-speed train, Hangzhou is a highlight of eastern China. Served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, it is easily reached. Spring and autumn are the loveliest seasons around the lake.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hangzhou known for?
Hangzhou, capital of Zhejiang Province, is famed for West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape of gardens, causeways and pagodas that has inspired Chinese art for centuries. A former Song imperial capital and terminus of the Grand Canal, it is also known for the Lingyin Temple and the Longjing green-tea villages in the surrounding hills.
What is there to see around West Lake?
West Lake itself, with its causeways, islands, pavilions and seasonal scenery, is the centrepiece, best explored on foot, by bike or by boat. Nearby are the great Lingyin Temple, the Leifeng Pagoda, the Longjing tea plantations, and the hills, gardens and museums around the lake - a landscape of classical Chinese beauty.
How do I get to Hangzhou?
Hangzhou is served by Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport with domestic and international flights, and is superbly connected by high-speed rail - just about an hour from Shanghai and linked across China. Its accessibility from Shanghai makes it a popular addition to eastern China itineraries, easily reached by train or plane.
When is the best time to visit?
Spring and autumn are the loveliest seasons around West Lake, with mild weather, blossom or autumn colour, and the classic misty lake scenery. Summers are hot and humid and can be crowded, while winters are cool and quieter, sometimes with atmospheric mist or light snow. Aim for the shoulder seasons for the finest lake views.

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