Visiting China

RobBaxter

Hi Guys,

I know there are loads of helpful threads about visiting china already. I have read most of them. Was just wondering if anyone has been to the Zhejiang province in China, Specifically Hangzhou?

Was wondering if anyone knows where I would find an interpreter? Are there any portal companies that help with this? What is the closest airport? Any advice in general???

Have been in touch with the company I am visiting and was just wondering how I could get additional info about other companies(compeditors) in the area???

Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Cheers,
Bobby

Mickk

Yea I have been there, it's only about a two or three hour bus journey from Shanghai PVG airport and buses go every hour or so. I will pm you details of an interpreter who I used in Jhejiang, he lives about an hour away but it should be ok.

You can search alibaba.com and only show results from Hangzhou to find competitors or just ask around when you get there. I found that city maps list only the really big factories and often the bigger operators don't advertise on alibaba.

RobBaxter

Mickk wrote: »

Yea I have been there, it's only about a two or three hour bus journey from Shanghai PVG airport and buses go every hour or so. I will pm you details of an interpreter who I used in Jhejiang, he lives about an hour away but it should be ok.

You can search alibaba.com and only show results from Hangzhou to find competitors or just ask around when you get there. I found that city maps list only the really big factories and often the bigger operators don't advertise on alibaba.

Thanks Mickk,

How much did the interpretter cost per day? Did he have a car? Any other tips/advice you can think of?

Mickk

In his home city (Yongkang) 40 euro a day, in Hangzhou I would imagine 50 or 60. He did have a car and it included him driving me around all day to different factories. He found me a few good leads aswell through chinese google.

MrMatisse

You would have to fly into Shanghai. In order to get there from Shanghai get the high speed train from Shanghai south railway station to Hangzhou, its like a japanese bullet train. Should have you there in just over the hour. Get your interpreter to buy you tickets and send them on to you. Very nice train and its easy enough to find your way around the station. You can get to that station from the subway in central shanghai.

I would reccomend the Zhejiang media hotelin the centre of Hangzhou as the place to stay. Very nice clean modern hotel and minutes from the West lake (major tourist attraction, might as well have a look while your there).


Ring your interpreter before you go over, have a chat with them, make sure there english is ok and they know what your about.

Best of Luck.

The good thing about hangzhou is there is generally a good few foreigners about, mainly tourists so you wont feel ill at ease like it can be deep in central China.

RobBaxter

Mickk wrote: »

In his home city (Yongkang) 40 euro a day, in Hangzhou I would imagine 50 or 60. He did have a car and it included him driving me around all day to different factories. He found me a few good leads aswell through chinese google.

Sounds good Mickk.Could you please PM me the guy's number? Thanks

RobBaxter

Really-Stressed wrote: »

You would have to fly into Shanghai. In order to get there from Shanghai get the high speed train from Shanghai south railway station to Hangzhou, its like a japanese bullet train. Should have you there in just over the hour. Get your interpreter to buy you tickets and send them on to you. Very nice train and its easy enough to find your way around the station. You can get to that station from the subway in central shanghai.

I would reccomend the Zhejiang media hotelin the centre of Hangzhou as the place to stay. Very nice clean modern hotel and minutes from the West lake (major tourist attraction, might as well have a look while your there).


Ring your interpreter before you go over, have a chat with them, make sure there english is ok and they know what your about.

Best of Luck.

The good thing about hangzhou is there is generally a good few foreigners about, mainly tourists so you wont feel ill at ease like it can be deep in central China.

Cool,Thanks for the info Really-Stressed.Bobby

Taxable

KLM fly directly to Hangzhou. They are the best from Dublin. Amsterdam typically has the shortest turnaround times. They actually have some good deals (from China to Dublin return at least - not sure about Dublin-China)...

bbam

Taxable wrote: »

KLM fly directly to Hangzhou. They are the best from Dublin. Amsterdam typically has the shortest turnaround times. They actually have some good deals (from China to Dublin return at least - not sure about Dublin-China)...

+1 for KLM great service Via Amsterdam, wouldn't consider any alternatives for China trips

ryang999

bbam wrote: »

+1 for KLM great service Via Amsterdam, wouldn't consider any alternatives for China trips

KLM is good ,about 2 hours waiting in amsterdam,plenty shops there u can kill tat time easily.

shanghai is a great city,well worth a visit.:D

woodpen

Hey Bobby,

Just wondering if you got sorted for a translator? I was there last year and I know someone. Unfortunately no car but taxis there are cheap out.

Revert if your stuck.

Sean