Boats Traveling to Suzhou and Wuxi
Water Bus
The waterbus is available on the canal in the Hangzhou urban area. It originates at Pujia Station, stops at Genshanmen Station, Wulinmen Station and Xinyifang Station and ends at Gongchen Bridge. The operating hours are 7:00-18:10 and boats run every 30 minutes. The operating hours of return waterbuses from Gongchen Bridge to Pujia is 7:10-18:15.
Tel: 0571 8802 4618
Official Website: http://www.hzssbus.com/
West Lake Sightseeing Boat
Main types of West Lake sightseeing boats including state-run electric boat, charted rowing boats and self-rowing boats. Different sightseeing routes are available for tourists to choose from.
2009 Price List of Charted Sightseeing Boats
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Boat Type
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Price
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Service
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Note
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Canal boat
(Recommended)
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Canal boat with 60 seats
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3000 RMB per hour
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Tour guide and tea
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On-board ining options available
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Canal boat with 38/32 seats
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2000 RMB per hour
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Tour guide and tea
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On-board ining options available
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Canal boat with 20 seats
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1000 RMB per hour
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Tour guide
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Open-topped
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Yacht
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Yacht with 98 seats
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2200 RMB per hour
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Tour guide
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With two floors
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Yacht with 48 seats
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1200 RMB per hour
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Tour guide
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With one floor
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Recommended Canal Sightseeing Boat Routes
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Route
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Description
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Duration
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Route
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Introduction
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Duration
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Canal Sightseeing Line
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You can enjoy beautiful canal sights and experience life on the canal. (All boat types can be found on this line.)
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At lease one hour
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Canal Night Sightseeing Line
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Taking a traditional canal boat, which departs from Wulinmen Waterbus Dock, can be a way for tourists to enjoy the view on both sides at night. When the boat travels through the unique canal bridges, tourists will be able to experience the charm of the world under the bridges. In addition, a marvelous Venice-like scene can be seen at the intersecting area of Shangtang River, Yuhangtang River and Shengli River.
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1.5 hrs
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Canal and Qiantang River Sightseeing Line
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Tourists can experience the perfect combination of the Qiantang River and the Canal. The boat departs from the Water Bus Dock at Wulinmen and tourists can appreciate the night scenes on both sides.
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3.5 hrs
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Canal and Yuhang Tang River Sightseeing Line
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Tourists can appreciate the new look of the canal by taking the boat, which departs from Wulinmen Waterbus Dock. After passing the huge rock symbol inscribed with “航泊三水” (which means the intersection of the three rivers), the boat will travel southwestward to a branch of the canal-Yuhangtang River. The boat will return from Nüer Bridge.
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2 hrs
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Tangxi Town Sightseeing Line
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After boarding at Wulinmen the boat will head for the suburbs and a rural scene can be admired from the boat. Tourists will go ashore at Tangqi and tour around by themselves to visit scenic spots such as Guangji Bridge and the Imperial Stele pavilion of Qianlong. The boat will return in the afternoon to Wulinmen Dock.
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8 hrs (3 hrs on land)
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Canal, Shangtang River and Shengli River Sightseeing Line
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Tourists can enjoy the canal by taking this boat, which departs from West Gongchen Bridge Dock. The boat will pass through the ship lock and enter into Shengli River and Shangtang River where they can experience nature for themselves. The boat will return to West Gongchen Bridge Dock at the end of the tour.
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2 hrs
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Note
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1. A chartered boat has to be chartered for at lease one hour and a reservation should be made 7 days in advance. A fax confirmation 5 days in advance is required.
2. Canal boats are comfortable and luxurious and also serve free tea and provide guides. The boats can also serve as a business meeting room or a wedding photography studio. Canal boats with 60 seats or 32 seats can provide meals to passengers on boat. Passengers can enjoy a discount if they dine on board.
3. If other services are desired, please call the boat charter company
4.Tel: 0571 8802 4368 8519 0851 Fax: 0571 8809 2915
Web: www.hzssbus.com
Add: 191, Lishui Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou
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