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Hangzhou travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

West Lake, Hangzhou
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Common scams in Hangzhou

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Hangzhou, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Hangzhou — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Hangzhou

6 places worth your time in Hangzhou, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Hangzhou →

Top food to try in Hangzhou

6 dishes to eat in Hangzhou, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Hangzhou →

Traditions and customs in Hangzhou

5 customs and traditions in Hangzhou — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Hangzhou →

Getting around Hangzhou

How to travel around Hangzhou — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Hangzhou: transport and taxi apps →

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