City Details: Hangzhou

A few alternate names for Hangzhou are: Chan'nktsoou, Chang-cou, Chang-čou, HGH, Hancheum, Hanchow-fu, Hanczou, Handzou, Handžou, Hang

Hangzhou is the capital city of the Chinese province of Zhejiang. With a population of 13 million, the municipality comprises ten districts, two counties, and one county-level city in northwestern Zhejiang. It is situated at the head of Hangzhou Bay and the estuary of the Qiantang River.

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Hangzhou

General Information

  • Official Name: People's Republic of China
  • Common Name: China
  • Population: 9236032
  • Timezone: Asia/Shanghai
  • Coordinates: 30.29365, 120.16142
  • Country Code: CHN
  • Continent: Asia

Closest Airports to Hangzhou

  • 1. Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH), distance from city center: 27.13 km
  • 2. Yiwu Airport (YIW), distance from city center: 106.25 km
  • 3. Suzhou Guangfu Airport (SZV), distance from city center: 110.20 km

Location of Hangzhou

China Country Details

  • Country: China
  • Official Name: People's Republic of China
  • Capital: Beijing
  • Region: Asia
  • Subregion: Eastern Asia
  • Population: 1,402,112,000
  • Area: 9,706,961 km²
  • Languages: Chinese
  • Currency: Chinese yuan (¥)
  • Timezones: UTC+08:00
  • Flag: Flag of {countryDetailsInfoJson[0].name.common}

Has borders with:

  • Afghanistan
  • Bhutan
  • Myanmar
  • Hong Kong
  • India
  • Kazakhstan
  • Nepal
  • Korea (North)
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Lao People's Democratic Republic
  • Macao
  • Mongolia
  • Pakistan
  • Russian Federation
  • Tajikistan
  • Viet Nam

Holidays in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China

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Museums in Hangzhou, People's Republic of China

Museum

浙江省博物馆

Gushan Road, 北山街道, 310007 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2535° N, 120.1388° E

Museum

散装水泥发展史料陈列馆

60 Xueyuan Road, Cuiyuan, 310028 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2776° N, 120.1259° E

Museum

京杭大运河博物馆

运河广场, 拱宸桥街道, 310015 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.3197° N, 120.1370° E

Museum

中国杭州工艺美术博物馆

Xiaohe Road, 拱宸桥街道, 310015 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.3179° N, 120.1324° E

Museum

中国伞博物馆

桥西历史街区, 拱宸桥街道, 310015 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.3180° N, 120.1333° E

Museum

中国刀剪剑博物馆

桥西历史街区, 拱宸桥街道, 310015 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.3185° N, 120.1335° E

Museum

公共服务大厅

桥西历史街区, 拱宸桥街道, 310015 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.3185° N, 120.1328° E

Museum

临时展厅

桥西历史街区, 拱宸桥街道, 310015 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.3188° N, 120.1330° E

Museum

手工艺活态展示馆

桥弄街, 拱宸桥街道, 310015 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.3212° N, 120.1335° E

Museum

中国扇博物馆

桥弄街, 拱宸桥街道, 310015 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.3209° N, 120.1336° E

Museum

都锦生织锦博物馆

都锦生路, 武林街道, 310006 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2649° N, 120.1552° E

Museum

浙江自然博物院

6号 西湖文化广场环路, 朝晖街道, 310014 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2789° N, 120.1596° E

Museum

浙江省科技馆

1 西湖文化广场环路, 朝晖街道, 310014 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2786° N, 120.1597° E

Museum

品图美术馆

Beishan Street, Beishan Subdistrict, 310006 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2633° N, 120.1515° E

Museum

杭州国画院美术馆

Beishan Street, Beishan Subdistrict, 310007 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2599° N, 120.1412° E

Museum

五四宪法历史资料陈列馆

葛岭路, Beishan Subdistrict, 310007 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2584° N, 120.1365° E

Museum

西湖博览会展示厅

葛岭路, Beishan Subdistrict, 310007 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2597° N, 120.1408° E

Museum

拱宸桥街道, 310015 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.3183° N, 120.1335° E

Museum

Hubin, 310002 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2490° N, 120.1563° E

Museum

Hangzhou city development history museum

Yan'an Road, Wulin, 310006 Zhejiang, China

Coordinates: 30.2612° N, 120.1588° E