Located in the province of Zhejiang in the People's Republic of China, Hangzhou is the capital city of the province and regarded as the best commercial city in the country's mainland. The city is also highly populated and ranked the highest for Chinese Cities of Opportunity. The city gained many tourists within China and throughout the world, especially through its well-conserved traditional and cultural attractions, whereby some are enlisted in the UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

Best time to fly from Boracay to Hangzhou

For those who favour travelling in warm and sunny weather, a trip to Hangzhou during summer may suit you. Temperature is about 29 degrees centigrade on average during this season. However, visitors may need to check the weather forecast for possible rainy weather. Hangzhou has a dry winter season, but the weather may be chilly for some. An average day may have a temperature of about five degrees centigrade and cloudy at times. It is not recommended to travel to Hangzhou towards the end of summer as indirect typhoon storms carry strong winds and rainfall to the city.

Main airports available in Boracay and Hangzhou

Kalibo International Airport – Kalibo International Airport is a civilian airport serving Boracay city. Located in Aklan province, this airport is only two kilometres away from the city centre. Fifteen domestic and international carriers operate Kalibo Airport. It is also the hub for Cebu Pacific, Pan Pacific Airlines and Philippines AirAsia, and the focus city for Philippine Airlines and Royal Air Charter.

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport – Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is the main airport serving Hangzhou. Hangzhou Airport offers flights to destinations within China, Southeast Asia, and parts of South Asia, Africa and Europe. Among the airlines operating in Hangzhou Airport are Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Xiamen Airlines. There are two terminals in Hangzhou Airport which are Domestic Terminal and International Terminal. Flights to Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan also depart from International Terminal. The airport is 27 kilometres away from the city proper and reachable via airport bus, rail and taxi services.

Climate pattern in Boracay and Hangzhou

Hangzhou is a four-seasonal city and has a humid subtropical climate. Summers in Hangzhou is generally long, hot and humid with an average temperature of 29 degrees centigrade. Significant precipitation can be expected between spring and summer, and the highest rainfall is usually recorded in June. Hangzhou also experiences indirect typhoon storms towards the end of summer. On the contrary, winters are commonly dry, chilly and cloudy with a mean temperature of five degrees. The city also occasionally experiences snowfall during winter.

Highlights attractions in Hangzhou

• West Lake – West Lake, or Xi Hu, is one of the main attractions in Hangzhou. This attraction is also UNESCO World Heritage Site and top ten scenic areas in China. West Lake encompasses a total area of 6.5 square kilometres with its lake surrounded by mountains and has a natural island called Solitary Hill. There are various scenic spots within the West Lake including the Dawn of the Su Causeway in Spring, Winery Yard and Lotus Pool in Summer, Leifeng Pagoda in Evening Glow, and the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. Visitors can also enjoy Music Fountain of the West Lake and Enduring Memories of Hangzhou performance every evening. Entrance to the West Lake is free, but the fee is charged for access to the Leifeng Pagoda and the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. To enjoy your tour, visitors can take the battery car, sightseeing boat and bike available at the West Lake area.
• Grand Canal – Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, or the Grand Canal in short, in the longest and the earliest artificial river across the globe. It is also classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Hangzhou part of the canal in the south end of the 1764-kilometre river which is also called the Jiangnan Canal. Sceneries along the Jiangnan Canal is among the most beautiful along the entire Grand Canal. Some of the landscapes that can be viewed are the new two landscape belts, China Grand Canal Museum, West Lake Cultural Square, Grand Canal Cultural Square and three main recreational parks. The best way to enjoy the sceneries along the canal is by taking the river cruise.
• Lingyin Temple – Lingyin Temple is located in the northwest of the West Lake. The temple is also known as Temple of Soul's Retreat. This Buddhist temple is significant during the rule of Five Dynasties in the tenth century. Near the temple entrance, visitors can see a tablet scripture written by the former emperor and a couplet on the main temple door. The hall is heavily decorated with paintings of phoenixes and dragons, while Four Heavenly Kings images surround the Maitreya. Across this hall is another hall named the Hall of the Great Hero, where visitors can see one of the tallest wooden statues in China. To reach the Lingyin Temple, visitors need to access via Peak Flown from Afar Scenic Area.