Place to visit
Hangzhou Zoo, China: what it is and when to go
Hangzhou Zoo is a zoo in Hangzhou (杭州动物园) in China. Interests: With kids and Wildlife. The best time to visit is March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Zoo in Hangzhou · With kids, Wildlife
- Local name
- 杭州动物园
- Where
- China
- Best time
- March to May and September to October.
- Nearest airport
- PVG Shanghai (Pudong), 191 km as the crow flies
- Opening hours
- Mo-Su "please add opening times"
- Coordinates
- 30.21568, 120.13046
What it is and where
Hangzhou Zoo is a zoo in Hangzhou (杭州动物园) in China. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Hangzhou, where this site lists 20 more places to see, 5.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 30.21568, 120.13046; the nearest main airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG, Shanghai (Pudong)), 191 km as the crow flies. How to get around China (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the With kids and Wildlife places in China. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hangzhou Zoo is March to May and September to October.
- JanPossible10:15
- FebPossible10:57
- MarBest time11:47
- AprBest time12:44
- MayBest time13:31
- JunPossible13:56
- JulPossible13:46
- AugPossible13:06
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:15
- NovPossible10:27
- DecPossible10:04
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| With kids | March to May and September to October | November to February and June to August |
| Wildlife | April to May and September to October | November to March and June to August |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Hangzhou Zoo has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to China in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to China
To enter China there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the China checklist. Currency: Yuan or renminbi (CNY); plugs: Type A, C and I · 220 V · 50 Hz (you need an adapter); emergencies: 110 police · 120 ambulance · 119 fire brigade.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Hupao SpringSpring in Hangzhou, China, and its surrounding park437 m
- West Lake Cultural Landscape of HangzhouNational park1.3 km
- Liuhe PagodaPagoda overlooking the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China2.0 km
- Evening Bell on Nanping HillTraditional view in Hangzhou, China2.2 km
- Qiantang River BridgeBridge in Hangzhou, China2.3 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the China guide.
More in China: With kids
- Hong Kong Disneyland: Disney theme park in Hong Kong
- Beijing Zoo: zoo in Beijing, China
- Star of Nanchang: Ferris wheel in Nanchang, China
- Shanghai Disneyland: Theme park
- Window of the World: miniature park
- Shanghai Zoo: zoo in Shanghai, China
Every China place under With kids, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hangzhou Zoo?
It is a zoo in Hangzhou (杭州动物园 in the local language) in China. It has articles in 5 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in China: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hangzhou Zoo?
March to May and September to October. In June there are 13 h 56 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 04.
How do you get to Hangzhou Zoo?
The nearest main airport is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), 191 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around China is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the China map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Hupao Spring, West Lake Cultural Landscape of Hangzhou, Liuhe Pagoda. The rest is in the China guide.
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