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1What is the Impression West Lake Show?: Impression West Lake is the most famous outdoor show displaying the elegance and enchantment of Hangzhou as a renowned cultural tourist destination of China. This is a high-quality performance on a large scale.

2We plan to have a trip in Eastern China starting from Hangzhou. Would you please recommend some reliable travel agencies in Hangzhou providing services with an acceptable price?: Hangzhou is a traditional tourist city in China with hundreds of travel agencies providing diverse tour itineraries. They offer something for everyone. For overseas travelers, the regionally famous travel agencies can be found here:
http://wgly.hangzhou.gov.cn/en/planatrip/makeitareality/findatravelagency/index.html

3Is it possible to take a morning flight from Hangzhou to Hong Kong?: Of course, Hangzhou has daily flights to Hong Kong. There are 6 flights or so in the morning departing from Hangzhou to Hong Kong, so it is not difficult to book tickets. You will want to arrive at least 2-3 hours before the plane departs to be sure to clear security. If you stay in the downtown area of Hangzhou, a shuttle bus is a great way to make the commute. Be aware that if the flight departs at around 8:00 am, you will need to take a taxi.

4Where can I buy some silk brocades?: The best place in downtown Hangzhou to buy silk brocades is Hangzhou Silk City at 253 Xinhua Road, near Fengqi Road. There are more than 600 shops carrying a wide range of silk, from fabrics to clothing, bags, shoes, handicrafts and more. Many of these shops also export to countries worldwide and the market is known for its fine quality and reasonable prices.

5Are there tourist attractions without admission fees in Hangzhou?: There are lots of tourist attractions free of charge in Hangzhou. It is different from the policy in other cities of China. Hangzhou keeps its unique standards in China and great insight to globalization by offering more attractions free of charge. West Lake is the most famous one among these free tourist attractions, which is also the only world heritage site in China without any admission fees. Apart from West Lake, the museums, galleries, parks and the tea plantations are ...

6Can I call a taxi in Hangzhou by phone? What is the phone number?: You can dial the hot line at 28811111, and a taxi will pick you up at the site you request. The average wait time is approximately 8 minutes.

: No.188, Fuchun Road, Hangzhou, China

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