The public bus system in Hangzhou is mature and sophisticated. It can conveniently take you to most of the tourist sites in Hangzhou, including West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Village, Liuhe Pagoda, Wulin Square, Yuefei Temple, Song Dynasty Town, China National Silk Museum, Hupao Park, Bamboo-lined Path at Yunqi, etc. To help you explore Hangzhou, especially around West Lake with flexibility and leisure, China Discovery has selected some public buses which are frequently used while visiting. Select the proper one and try!
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According to the official website of Hangzhou Public Transport Group, there were 1,101 bus lines, 10,384 bus vehicles, 122,600 public bicycles, and 4,437 service points by the end of September 2020. The Hangzhou public bus transport system has taken initial shape, with BRT as the backbone, ordinary lines as the main body, tourist lines, customized lines, private car services, taxis, water buses and public bicycles as the supplement.
Notice: There is no foreign language service or ticket seller on Hangzhou public buses, and most bus drivers can not speak English, so if you don't have a solid foundation of Chinese, buses might not be a wise choice. You may try taxis, private cars or metro as the way to transfer.
If you want to get rid of the hustle of public transportation and troublesome navigation, you can book a private Hangzhou tour package which covers sightseeing, dining and transfers from us. Our local tour guide and driver will escort you to Hangzhou city center, attractions, your accommodation, and any place you want to go with speed and convenience with our non-smoking and comfortable licensed private vehicle, and take care of all the details. You just need to focus on sightseeing. Please feel free to contact us directly if you need any help!
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Hangzhou now has altogether 7 metro lines in operation, including Line 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 16. Visitors can take metro to reach Xiaoshan Airport, Hangzhou East Railway Station, Hangzhou Railway Station, West Lake, Wulin Square, Hefang Street, etc. More detailed information about Hangzhou Metro, please visit Hangzhou Metro - Lines, Map, Tickets & Stations >>
For tourists, there are normal bus lines, holiday lines, digital tourism lines, water bus lines and “Best Hangzhou” Line, which are connected to the major scenic spots and highlights in Hangzhou.
Based on digital services and experience, Hangzhou Digital Tourism Line combines traditional transportation services with the Internet, and integrates multiple tourism elements to form a new digital tourism experience. Creating a "fast transfer slow travel" experience and saving time for tourists, achieving the goal of "one hour with multiple highlights visit".
There are also several holiday lines in Hangzhou (including the “Best Hangzhou” Bus Line). In order to make it easier for locals and tourists to visit Hubin Pedestrian Street, Hangzhou Bus Group launched its first batch of "Best Hangzhou (醉杭州)" buses in September, 2019, linking the transportation hub, residential area and lakeside walking street together. Till the end of 2020, there is only one route of “Best Hangzhou” Bus. Holiday lines are only running during weekends and official holidays.
Hangzhou West Lake
Longjing Tea Plantation
All the buses starting with "Y" in Hangzhou are tourist routes, which cover all the scenic spots around West Lake and are very convenient. For those who have limited time, they can take Y9 to start a bus tour around the lake. Because West Lake bordered the city on one side and the hills on the other, so you can enjoy the exquisite natural scenery of mountains and rivers, and the city scenery at the same time. Visit the scenic spots around West Lake, you can choose the 2-deck open-top tour bus around West Lake.
| Scenic Spots in West Lake | Get off at | Recommended Buses |
| Su Causeway | Sudi Bus Station | 507; 504; K4; Y2 |
| Lotus Swaying in the Breeze | Qu Yuan Feng He Bus Station | 507; 538; 15; 28; 82 |
| Moon over the Peaceful Lake in Autumn | Yue Grave Bus Station | 27; 7 |
| The Broken Bridge | Duan Qiao Can Xue Bus Station | K7 |
| Orioles Singing in the Willows | Qing Bo Men Bus Station | K4; 38 |
| Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond | Sudi Bus Station | K4; 538; K599 |
| Leifeng Pagoda | Jing Temple Bus Station | K4; Y1 |
| Two Peaks Piercing the Clouds | Hongchun Bridge Bus Station | 507; Y2 |
| Bamboo-line Path at Yunqi | Longjing Village Bus Station | 508; 27 |
| Osmanthus Flower Sea at Manjuelong Village | Hangzhou Zoo Bus Station | K4 |
| Hupao | Hupao Road Bus Station | K4; K194; K527; 538; K599 |
| Enjoy Tea at Longjing Village | Longjing Village Bus Station | 27; 508 |
| Misty Trees by Nine Streams | Jiu Xi Yan Shu Bus Station | K4; 27; 308; 504; Y5; H5 |
| Wushan Mountain | Wushan Square Bus Station | K25; K35; 38; 40 |
| Yellow Dragon Cave | Huanglong Cave Bus Station | 16; 21; 23; 28; K599 |
| Yuhuang Mountain | Yuhuang Mountain Bus Station | Y3 |
| Baoshi Mountain | Geling Bus Station | K7; Y2; 27 |
(Notice: Information given above is only for your reference, might change according to the real situation, feel free to contact us for more accurate news.)
Besides scenic spots around West Lake, there are also other attractions worth visiting, such as Lingyin Temple, Hefang Street, Xixi National Wetland Park and Wulin Square, etc. More information about Hangzhou Attractions, please visit Top Attractions & Things to Do in Hangzhou >>
| Other Attractions in Hangzhou | Get off at | Recommended Buses |
| Lingyin Temple | Lingyin Bus Station | Y2; Y1; Y4; J17; J18; K837; K7; K807 |
| Hefang Street | Gaoyin Dong Bus Station | 8; 60; K216 |
| Wushan Bus Station | 25; 35; K187; K404; 814; 818 | |
| Wushan Square Bus Station | 40; 59; 60; K808; Y7; Y8; 818 | |
| Huimin Road Bus Station | 8; 34; 59; K404; Y8; K805... | |
| Xixi National Wetland Park | Xixi Shidi Bus Station | 118; 290; 860; 83; 356; 86 |
| Wulin Square | Wulin Square Bus Station | 318; 535; 192; 201-205; 211; 217; 218; 233; 265A; 267; 991 |
(Notice: Information given above is only for your reference, might change according to the real situation, feel free to contact us for more accurate news.)
There are 3 train stations in Hangzhou, which are Hangzhou East Railway Station, Hangzhou South Railway Station and Hangzhou Railway Station. More information about Hangzhou train stations, please visit Hangzhou High-speed Trains >>
| Hangzhou Train Stations | Recommended Buses |
| Hangzhou East Railway Station | West Square: 20; 28; 31; 179; 33; 43; B4, etc. East Square: 9; 48; 93; 107; 108; 123; 320, etc. |
| Hangzhou Railway Station | 11; 39; 49; 189; 88; 90; 185; 3; Y2; 900; 528; 108; 290, etc. |
| Hangzhou South Railway Station | 707; 748; 181; 8071 |
(Notice: Information given above is only for your reference, might change according to the real situation, feel free to contact us for more accurate news.)
Hangzhou water bus was officially opened to traffic on October 28, 2004. Hangzhou is the first city in China to open water public transport buses on urban canals. There are two water buses put into operation in the early stage, which are "Qianjiang Cruise" and "Canal Cruise". There are 48 seats on the 23 meters ship. The ship can reach a top speed of 29 kilometers per hour and has a navigable mileage of about 5.5 kilometers.
Water Bus on the Grand Canal
Check more information at chart below:
| Water Bus Line | From | To | Running Time |
| Line 1 | Distribution Center of Water Bus Canal Transport | Water Bus Pujia Station (working days) | 06:55-18:10 |
| Water Bus Wulinmen Station (weekends & holidays) | 07:00-18:30 | ||
| Water Bus Pujia Station (working days) | Distribution Center of Water Bus Canal Transport | 07:00-18:00 | |
| Water Bus Wulinmen Station (weekends & holidays) | 07:00-18:30 | ||
| Line 2 | Water Bus Wulinmen Station | Water Bus Xixi Wuchang Port | 08:30 - 13:40 (4 runs) |
| Water Bus Xixi Wuchang Port | Water Bus Wulinmen Station | 10:20 - 15:30 (4 runs) | |
| Line 3 | Water Bus Datieguan Station | Water Bus Banshan Station | 06:30-16:30 |
| Water Bus Banshan Station | Water Bus Datieguan Station | 07:30-17:30 | |
| Line 7 | Water Bus Meihuabei Station | Water Bus Baziqiao Station | 07:30-18:00 |
| Water Bus Baziqiao Station | Water Bus Meihuabei Station | 07:30-18:00 |
(Notice: Information given above is only for your reference, might change according to the real situation.)
To know more public buses’ routes, please feel free to let us know. China Discovery is here ready to offer you useful suggestions and help!
Things to Do in Hangzhou: West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing tea Plantation, Hefang Street, Xixi National Wetland Park, China National Tea Museum, China National Silk Museum…
How to Get to Hangzhou: International flights from Singapore (5 hrs.), Seoul (6.5 hrs.), etc., domestic flights from Guangzhou (2 hrs.), Beijing (2 hrs.), etc., or high speed trains from Shanghai (1~2 hrs.), Suzhou (1.5~3 hrs.), Huangshan (1.5~2 hrs.), etc.
Best Time to Visit Hangzhou: all year around
Usually, visitors spend 2 days around to enjoy a classic Hangzhou tour to visit the West Lake Scenic Area, including the amazing West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing Tea Plantations, etc. If you want an in-depth Hangzhou tour, you can also pay another half day or so to visit Xixi National Wetland Park, one day around to Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, or one day or so to Thousand Islands Lake, etc. Check all Hangzhou Tours >>
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Also, you can spend 1 day to take a side trip to the nearby water towns like Wuzhen and Xitang in Jiaxing, 2~3 days to Putuoshan - one of the four sacred Buddhist Mountains in China, or 1 day to the popular Nanxun Old Town in Huzhou. Check more about Zhejiang Tours >>
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