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The Orient

China

Best time to be there

While there are differences in the climate according to the region in China, it is best to travel in Spring and Autumn when the weather is not too hot nor freezing cold. But we also pay attention to festival periods and special occasions.

Fly to

Beijing/Shanghai/Hong Kong (British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Virgin)

flying time

11 hours 20 minutes non-stop

time difference

GMT +7 hours

Visas

Visa required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow Fever certificate if arriving from an endemic area




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AKP Sam's Well

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WEST LAKE CULTURAL LANDSCAPE IN HANGZHOU MADE A WORLD HERITAGE SITE BY UNESCO

Hangzhou

We are delighted to announce that UNESCO has announced the award of World Heritage Status to the West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou. The inscribed landscape has inspired famous poets, scholars and artists since the 9th century. Read more...

Located in eastern China, southwest of Shanghai, Hangzhou curves around some of the finest natural scenery, Xi Hu (West Lake). The lake is famous for its stunning beauty with old causeways over the lake, pavilions, pagodas and fishing boats perfectly framed with wonderful Chinese vistas of trees.

Abercrombie & Kent's Hangzhou holidays and travel are the perfect way to explore this unique region.

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Suggested Hangzhou accommodation

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Amanfayun

Amanfayun lies hidden in a valley to the west of West Lake. The 20-minute drive from the centre of Hangzhou takes one along densely wooded bamboo and tree-lined avenues...

Banyan Tree Hangzhou 

Banyan Tree Hangzhou

Banyan Tree Hangzhou, which comprises 72 suites and villas, is located within the Xixi National Wetland Park, China’s first wetlands reserve, home to an amazing wealth of thriving plant...

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Four Seasons Hangzhou at West Lake

Opening late 2010, this new Four Seasons Hotel reveals an intimate lakeside village in one of China’s most picturesque settings.