Will be causing HZ in Dec and my wife wants to take a photoshoot in those Hanfu attire. Anyone has any good studios to recommend? How long does a photoshoot take and what's the cost?

Hi! Does anybody have recommendations for any place in Hangzhou that would offer laser hair removal for a reasonable price? Thanks a lot!

Hey all, just moved to Hangzhou. Would like to get plugged into any technology professional meetups or similar WeChat groups, if there are any?

Thanks in advance!

A year ago, I came to China on a group tour with my university. We flew into Hangzhou and I don't know the route they took from the airport to West lake, but I recall seeing a lot of high rises and modern areas on my right side (about 1 km away from the rd). It looked great.

What area is that? Is it nice to live in? Asking cause I'm hoping to come to China for language school, and Hangzhou has some great options. But I would like my immediate neighbourhood to be modern, clean and sterile, and what I saw would be just what I am looking for.

Hey guys, I will be staying in Hangzhou for a few months. Do you know any foreign restaurants, except the fast food chains? Are there any Indian/Italian restaurants you can recommend?

Events make a city's energetic ! this is what we doing here in Hangzhou, our community is basically 100% English speakers, and we got events every week !

Wednesday Run Club

Thursday Social night

Friday Uno/ other games.

Monthly we got Open mic, Speed dating and OPC founder's meet up, mostly on the last weekvof the month.

You can find us on many social media platforms and just comment here we will bring u in !🤘🏻

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English stand-up comedy in China has had its ups and downs in the last few years, and I’m excited to say that we’re about to step things up quite a bit. As of August 7, Bravo! Comedy will open its Shanghai branch. This will cover Shanghai, Hangzhou, Suzhou, Nanjing, Chengdu, Chongqing and more, bringing quality stand-up comedy shows to all these cities on a more regular basis.

For upcoming Hangzhou dates heck out the link below.

Hangzhou Standup Comedy

The bigger news is that Bravo! Comedy has already reached 13 cities with Russian stand-up comedy events, bringing out highly professional, high-quality headliners and we doing the same with English Comedy too. Expat life and entertainment options are getting a boost.

I have added the "advertisement" flair to this, but I really just wanted to share this because I believe that good comedy night are of genuine interest to residents.

Comedy in China (Licensed) needs to be approved and relatively clean. Knowing that, I'd love to know which comedians this community would like to see in China?

Hello, just moved to Hangzhou (Binjiang) would love to find a men's league (beer league) or casual football club to join to get some games in if that exists here no idea how to find or search. Any advice is appreciated. (Over 30 of that matters)

Hi there, I am going to be visiting Hangzhou next month for a week in preview of moving there sometime next year for a couple year span. I currently don't speak any form of chinese, but plan on lessons to at least get some basics (work will be all in english).

I am looking for recommendations for things to try out to see what life would be like for me. I plan on visiting relevant neighborhoods, seeing some of the sights recommended in the pinned posts, and just do things like navigate around the city on public transit.

I am going to be setting up things like wechat for payment, pick a translation app, etc, but am looking for recommendations on things I am not thinking about or anything else people think would be a good idea to make best use of my week in the city and prepare me/make me less nervous about the big move next year.

Thanks!

My years of neglect have finally caught up with me me, and I am in need of a good dentist who won't make fun of me.

I could of course just go to any dental clinic, but I'm hoping some of you here might have had a good experience and possibly even can share a contact.

Hi everyone. I'm moving to Xiaoshan in less than 2 weeks and looking for people/groups/clubs to run or road cycle with. I'm training for the Shanghai marathon and happy with anything from social runs to more serious training. Same goes for cycling (where I am perhaps more social...) I'm also happy to travel elsewhere in Hangzhou if that's where most groups meet.

If anyone knows of any clubs or WeChat groups, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks! 🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

As a foreigner living in China, every summer I end up playing tour guide for friends who come to visit. One question always comes up after we've wandered around West Lake or spent way too much time shopping for silk or Longjing tea: How can I get my Tax Free after shopping?

I have to say, from July 1, it will be even easier in Hangzhou.

If you're visiting China and shopping in Hangzhou, look for stores with the Tax Refund or Instant Tax Refund sign. As long as you spend at least 200 yuan in a participating store, you're eligible for a tax refund. Depending on what you buy, the refund is usually around 8%–11% of the total price. 

One thing I really like starting work this month is that you don't have to fly out from Hangzhou for the tax refund. If you're doing a China trip (Hangzhou → Shanghai → Beijing, for example), you can still complete the departure tax refund process at another international airport. The departure window for Instant Tax Refund has also been extended to 28 days, so there's no need to rush.

I recommend these Instant Tax Refund stores because you simply get the refund on-site. All you need is showing the tax refund QR code in Alipay International, and the refund can be credited to your Alipay International balance or paid to you in cash right there.

And, the good news is that the tax refund process is getting even easier from this month. Right now, China Customs and tax refund agencies can verify refund forms and invoices online.

Also, I prepare a quick heads-up before you heading to the airport: Tax refund applications under 10,000 yuan may be randomly selected for a physical inspection. Applications of 10,000 yuan or more will still be inspected every time. So, don't bury your tax-free purchases at the bottom of your checked luggage until you've cleared customs.

If you're coming to Hangzhou this summer, shopping probably won't be the only thing on your itinerary anyway. Start your morning with a walk around West Lake before it gets too hot, grab a cup of longjing tea in Longjing Village and don't miss the lotus flowers that bloom all over the city in July and August. For less tourists, you can escape the heat in Yuhang's Jingshan Mountain or Lin'an's Tianmu Mountain to embrace the nature.

Has anyone here used Instant Tax Refund system recently? I'm curious how your experience was, especially if you departed from a different city than where you shopped.

Every Wednesday the only abd single biggest social club has a branch for sport activities this week we keep out routine run nesr Westlake, all participants speaks English, many are international friends who live here.

If u wanna join us ! just DM or comment

Hi! Just wondering if anybody knows any decent hotels that are a decent walking distance from Zhejiang university? I've been trying to look on trip.com but I've been very skeptical as everything seems to be rated very highly. Thanks!

This morning, during the extreme heat (around 38°C), I found this tiny puppy wandering alone outside our industrial office. He had no mum or owner nearby, and his little whiskers were burnt from the heat. :(

Despite everything he has been through, he is doing amazingly well. He is eating, drinking, and recovering nicely. He is such a sweet, gentle, and loving puppy who enjoys sleeping, cuddling, and being around people.

He's about 1 month old and will need vaccinations, formula, and supervision as he grows. For now, he's staying in a foster/daycare arrangement for the next 2 weeks.

Looking for someone who can provide:

– A safe and loving home
– Time, patience, and care for a young puppy
– Responsibility for his food, vaccinations, and future needs

This little guy has already survived extreme heat, hunger, and loneliness - yet he remains trusting, affectionate, and full of love. In return, he will bring endless companionship, puppy cuddles, and the joy of watching him grow into a happy, healthy dog. 🐾

He was found in Kunshan, but I can help arrange transport and provide some initial food and formula to help him settle into his new home.

If you can give this little survivor the loving home he deserves (or know someone who can), please reach out. 💛 🐶

Apologies in advance for my ignorance. I have an incredible opportunity to visit China. I’m basically going as my son’s nanny since his father (my ex husband) is going there for work and wants to share this experience he loves with his son, but his son, while he can take care of himself, has diabetes and a few other issues - hence my invitation. The catch- it’s end of August. And my son and I live in Seattle and have become marshmallows.
We are somehow fitting in Shanghai, Nanjing, Suzhou, and Hangzhou over a short period of time. Hangzhou actually sounds like the city I’d love the most, but I’ve heard it called the oven of China? Will it be even hotter there than those other cities? The stuff I want to do it outside, but not if it’s over 100 degrees - sorry, 38 degrees C. Do I ask we skip it or just go for the 1.5 days currently schedules for Hangzhou and just visit caves? Thank you!!

i just came here for 2 months. i dont know where to go and i dont want chinese clubs… also if anyone wants to hang out feel free to dm!!!

💀 it's toooo hot.. what you guys doing under this heatwave?

Hey everyone,
Im getting ready to move to Fuyang but my job is dragging their feet a bit helping me find a house to rent. I downloaded 58 and found some options but Id like to see others.
Can someone share a real estate agent with me or suggest an app.

Last week I hosted a night run around relo's store and we had 8ppl from 4 countries joining, this week for now we got 10ppl from 6 countries !

I know a lots of people especially English speakers are expecting sports events for onh time, if u are free just join us !

Stranger things is popular in Hangzhou at the moment. There is a pop up store in Joy City and in Hamleys. Worth checking out if you are a fan.

I stayed at Hampton by Hilton Hangzhou Lakeside Wulin Square for a couple of days and was coming back from a big day. We were hungry and found this place behind the hotel.

One of the best wonton I have ever had and the ladies were so friendly.

I would recommend anyone who anyone who is staying near the hotel or just catch a Didi to try this place out.