Welcome to PATA Travel Mart 2009

PATA Travel Mart 2009

September 22-25

World Trade Center Zhejiang

Hangzhou, China (PRC)

Welcome to Hangzhou, ‘the most beautiful and elegant city in the world’-Italian explorer Marco Polo.

Hangzhou is the capital city of Zhejiang Province and is ‘the paradise city’ of China (PRC), praised for its myriad of canals, lush rolling hills, fragrant fields of tea, spectacular temples and pavilions and of course the classical beauty of the famous West Lake which covers an area of six square kilometres and features some of Hangzhou's most famous historic and scenic places. The renowned ‘Impression of Westlake’ by acclaimed director Mr. Zhang Yimo and music by Kitaro is something not to be missed.

Although Hangzhou has been through many recent urban developments it retains its historical and cultural heritage. Today, tourism remains an important factor for Hangzhou's economy.


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Accessibility

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport is the fifth largest airport in China, serving 159 domestic and 22 international flight routes. This airport is served by many PATA-member carriers including Air China, Air Macau, All Nippon Airways, Asiana Airlines, Cathay Pacific Airways, Japan Airlines and Korean Airlines. Direct flights are available from Hong Kong, Macau, Singapore, Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul and Pusan.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is just two hours away via expressway.