Alipay and WeChat are must. Link your credit card to both and you can use them
to pay for almost everything, including DIDI (Chinese Uber), subway, bus, bike,
and more.
Google Maps WILL NOT work in China. Apple Maps and Amap (Gaode) works
BEST.
Getting to Hangzhou
Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province in Eastern China, located about
170 km (105 miles) southwest of Shanghai. It's a major economic and cultural
hub, renowned for its natural beauty, particularly West Lake.
Hangzhou has a limited number of international flights, but it is well-connected
to major cities in China and Asia. The city is easily accessible by high-speed
train from Shanghai (45 min), Beijing (4.5 hr), and other major international
airports.
Within Hangzhou
You can order a DIDI (Chinese Uber) from Alipay or WeChat mini app, type in
"杭州白金汉爵酒店" (Hangzhou Platinum Hanjue Hotel) to get a ride.
Hangzhou also has good subway and bus systems. You can use the Transit Feature
in Alipay and present your transit QR code at the fare gate scannerwhen riding
subways and buses.
To Venue From ...
Airport
Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH):
- 40 km from the venue.
- DIDI costs 100 RMB and will take 1 hr.
Train Stations
You'll arrive at one of the following stations if you are coming from Beijing
or Shanghai:
- Hangzhou Dong Railway Station: 20 km from the venue.
DIDI costs 50 RMB and will take 40 min.
- Hangzhou Xi Railway Station: 30 km from the venue.
DIDI costs 60 RMB and will take 50 min.