Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Introduction to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is the largest aviation hub in Zhejiang Province, located on the south bank of the Qiantang River, 27 kilometers away from the center of Hangzhou city. The airport has a flight zone level of 4E, equipped with advanced facilities and services, and can take off and land various large aircraft. In 2024, a total of 6.6166 million inbound and outbound personnel and 72600 transportation vehicles were inspected in the province. Among them, the number of inbound and outbound personnel at Xiaoshan International Airport is expected to exceed 5 million by 2025.

Entry information

** * Entry process * *: Inbound passengers need to complete temperature monitoring and health declaration in the customs health quarantine inspection area. If there are no abnormalities, they can go to Terminal 2 to complete border inspection, luggage retrieval, luggage inspection and other entry procedures before leaving; If there are any abnormalities, the customs will conduct detailed investigation, medical screening, antigen testing, etc., and take corresponding measures according to the customs health advice.

*Visa Policy: Starting from January 7, 2025, foreign passengers arriving at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport must submit their electronic entry card online through the QR code system. Passengers need to submit a form before immigration inspection to obtain their personal QR code, which will facilitate the subsequent process at the self-service printing terminal in the immigration area. Meanwhile, from November 8, 2024 to December 31, 2025, individuals holding ordinary passports from Slovakia, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Andorra, Monaco, Liechtenstein, and South Korea who come to China for business, tourism, visiting relatives and friends, and transit for no more than 15 days are eligible for visa free entry.

Flight information

** * Airline Network * *: Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport has opened numerous domestic and international routes. In terms of domestic routes, it is connected to cities such as Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Wuhan, and Nanjing. In terms of international routes, starting from June 1, 2025, the Dalian Osaka route will be opened with flight number 9C6987, with flights available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. The airport operates 61 international and regional flights per week, and plans to resume flights to more than 10 countries and regions including the Netherlands, Egypt, Italy, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, etc., striving to restore air traffic to Europe, America, Asia, Africa, and Australia as soon as possible.

*Airport Facilities and Services: The airport provides a variety of facilities and services, such as currency exchange, restaurants, lounges, waiting areas, medical emergency rooms, baby rooms, self-service water dispensers, first-class lounges, free mobile phone charging, luggage packing, etc. In terms of airport transportation, airport buses depart according to the arrival flight schedule, and the route is from the airport to Xiasha Higher Education Park, Xiasha Road, University City North, Civic Center, People's Square, City Station Railway Station, and Bus South Station. The ticket price is five yuan per person; The airport also provides taxi services, making it convenient for passengers to travel to the city center.

Introduction to Hangzhou Tourism

** * Featured attractions * *:

** * West Lake Scenic Spot * *: The soul of Hangzhou, a world heritage, combines the beauty of nature and the charm of humanity, and is one of the first batch of national key scenic spots in Chinese Mainland and one of the top ten scenic spots in China. The scenic area is divided into Hubin District, Huxin District, Beishan District, Nanshan District, and Qiantang District, each with its own characteristics, weaving together moving pictures. Among them, the "Ten Scenic Spots of West Lake" include Su Causeway Spring Dawn, Broken Bridge Snow, Pinghu Autumn Moon, Quyuan Wind Lotus, Willow Waves Listening to Yingying, Huagang Fish Watching, Leifeng Sunset, Nanping Evening Bell, Shuangfeng Cloud Arrangement, and Santan Moon Impression, which are particularly famous.

*Lingyin Temple: Located among the misty mountains, it is one of the oldest and most sacred temples in China. There are stone carvings scattered around Feilai Mountain, many of which are from the Five Kingdoms to the Yuan Dynasty. This is the perfect place to seek spiritual tranquility.

*Songcheng Tourist Scenic Area: Located in the southwest of West Lake Scenic Area, adjacent to Wuyun Mountain to the north and Qiantang River to the south, it is the largest Song culture theme park in China.

*Qiantang River and Tide Watching: Qiantang River, with its unique geographical location and terrain conditions, has nurtured the world-renowned Qiantang River tide, known as the "number one tide in the world". Every year around the 18th day of the eighth lunar month, the tide surges and surges, creating a spectacular sight that attracts countless tourists to come and enjoy.

*Qiandao Lake Scenic Area: This is a tourist destination that combines natural beauty, cultural history, and leisure and entertainment. There are 1078 green islands in the lake, and it is named "Qiandao Lake" because there are many islands in the lake. The scenic area is famous for its green mountains, beautiful waters, peculiar caves, and strange rocks.

** * Food recommendation * *: Hangzhou's food is rich and diverse, such as West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce, which is fresh, sweet and sour; Dongpo Braised Pork is fat but not greasy. It melts when you eat it; Fried Shrimps with Longjing Tea, fresh and tender, with the fragrance of Longjing tea; Beggar's Chicken, crispy skin, tender and juicy chicken; Song Sao fish soup is delicious and nutritious; Pian Er Chuan, the noodles are smooth and the soup is rich.

Q&A session

*Q: Is the entry process at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport complicated? What should I pay attention to when entering for the first time? **

*Answer: The entry process at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is relatively standardized and smooth. At the first entry, passengers need to understand the relevant regulations in advance, prepare the required documents and declaration materials. During the entry process, it is necessary to truthfully answer questions from customs and border inspection personnel, comply with Chinese laws, regulations, and customs rules, and not bring prohibited items into the country.

*Q: What are the transportation options from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to the city center? Which method is the fastest? **

*Answer: There are various modes of transportation available from Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport to the city center, including airport buses, taxis, etc. The airport bus can directly reach multiple locations in the city, such as Renmin Road, Shengli Square, etc., at a relatively affordable price of five yuan per person. Taxis are suitable for passengers who carry a lot of luggage or need to go directly to their destination, but the cost is relatively high.

*Q: What are the must visit tourist attractions in Hangzhou? What other places around are worth visiting? **

*Answer: There are many tourist attractions in Hangzhou that cannot be missed, such as West Lake Scenic Area, Lingyin Temple, Songcheng Tourist Scenic Area, etc. In addition, there are also attractions worth visiting around Hangzhou, such as Qiandao Lake Scenic Area and Qiantang River. Qiandao Lake is renowned for its unique natural scenery and abundant tourism resources, making it a great destination for leisure and vacation; The Qiantang River attracts numerous tourists with its spectacular Qiantang River tide.