New Xiaoshan airport terminal to open in Q4
Feb 6, 2012 | Source: Hangzhou Daily/Translated by Shanghai Daily
A NEW terminal will open its doors to passengers at Xiaoshan International Airport in the 4th quarter of the year. T3, the new terminal, will add 51 airplane docks to the airport, boosting the airport's total docking...
Bus offers passengers a Lantern Festival treat
Feb 6, 2012 | Source: Hangzhou Daily/Translated by Shanghai Daily
Solving riddles on a bus and tasting dumplings at the end of the journey – sounds like fun? That's exactly what Bus Route 7 offered lucky passengers today! The festive bus set off at 1pm today from Lingyin Temple,...
Cold front to bring gales, freezing temperatures
Feb 6, 2012 | Source: Hangzhou Daily/Translated by Shanghai Daily
A NEW cold front starting today will bring gale-force winds and freezing temperatures to the city, weather forecasters said. The weather bureau warned that gales could reach up to 61 kilometers an hour tonight and...
Plum blossoms waiting for the sun
Feb 5, 2012 | Source: Hangzhou Daily/Translated by Shanghai Daily
It's time to enjoy plum blossoms in the city again! However, the best time for viewing will depend on the weather. "The plum trees at Lingfeng Peak are not yet in full blossom," said Meng Fei, an official from...
Health campaign focuses on food safety
Feb 4, 2012 | Source: City Express/Translated by Shanghai Daily
Hangzhou health authorities have launched a health campaign to regulate food safety on historical Dadou Road in Gongshu District as part of plan to create a healthier city. The Health Supervision Institute of Gongshu...
Hangzhou railway station to open before next year's holiday rush
Feb 3, 2012 | Source: Hangzhou Daily/Translated by Shanghai Daily
HANGZHOU East Railway Station will be put into operation before Chinese New Year next year, its constructor said yesterday. The station will be the new hub for high-speed railways to Shanghai, Beijing, Ningbo and...
Responsible travel advocated on World Wetlands Day
Feb 3, 2012 | Source: Hangzhou Daily/Translated by Shanghai Daily
The Xixi Wetland management yesterday issued a call for responsible travel to benefit the ecology and wildlife in the nature reserve. Yesterday was the World Wetlands Day. Hangzhou has wetlands around the West Lake,...
The chill returns
Feb 2, 2012 | Source: Hangzhou Daily/Translated by Shanghai Daily
THE cold front that arrived yesterday has pushed the mercury down into chilly territory again today, weather forecasters said. The rest of the day is expected to be overcast with temperatures between 0-6 degrees Celsius....
Applicants for top art academy in China surge
Feb 2, 2012 | Source: Hangzhou Daily/Translated by Shanghai Daily
THE China Academy of Art in Hangzhou received a record of nearly 90,000 applications for undergraduate study yesterday. This is the highest number of applicants so far for the academy, 50 percent more than last year. "The...
Lights on! Lantern Festival to mark end of new year celebrations
Feb 1, 2012 | Source: Hangzhou Daily/Translated by Shanghai Daily
Dragons will highlight the annual Lantern Festival celebrations around the city. The festival marks the end of lunar new year celebrations that welcomed in the Year of the Dragon. Visitors entering Wushan Square...
