Zhejiang · China
Where to stay in Huzhou
Huzhou is a city in Zhejiang, China, home to about 3,368,000 people.
- Best months
- October
- Nearest airport
- JNH59 km · Jiaxing Nanhu Airport
- Currency
- CNYrenminbi
- Time zone
- Asia/Shanghai
- Language
- Chinese, Putonghua, Standard Chinese
About
About Huzhou
Huzhou (Chinese: 湖州; pinyin: Húzhōu,; Huzhou dialect: ghou² cieu¹) is a prefecture-level city in northern Zhejiang province (Hangzhou–Jiaxing–Huzhou Plain, China). Lying south of Lake Tai, it borders Jiaxing to the east, Hangzhou to the south, and the provinces of Anhui and Jiangsu to the west and north respectively.
Huzhou is located in Zhejiang Province, China, and is the central city of the Yangtze River Delta. It faces Wuxi and Suzhou in Jiangsu Province across the lake. Huzhou is an ancient city south of the Yangtze River with a history of more than 2,000 years. It is known as the "Land of Fish and Rice" and "The House of Silk". It is relatively close to Suzhou and Hangzhou, the two heavens on earth that everyone longed for in ancient times, and is close to the ocean. It is located on the south bank of Lake Tai (Taihu in Chinese) and has been nurtured by the lake for generations.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Huzhou
See
- Huzhou Museum
- Nanxun Ancient Town
- moganshan
- Lianhuazhuang Park
- Xishan Yang Wetland Scenic Area
- Huzhou Changdao Park
- Tashan Forest Park
- Linghu Ancient Town
- Silk Town Digang Ancient Village
- Huzhou Art Museum
- Huzhou Science and Technology Museum
Do
- Fangfeng Temple Fair
- Peach Blossom Festival
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Where to stay
Hotels in Huzhou
6 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Argyle Boutique Hotel Huzhou | 7.7 km | |
| Atour Hotel | 21.1 km | |
| Atour Hotel Changxing Central Plaza | 20.6 km | |
| Huzhou Hotel | 1.4 km | |
| Maison New Century Hotel | 2.2 km | |
| New Zijin Hotel | 22.1 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Huzhou
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Huzhou are October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; June is the wettest, with about 201 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Huzhou: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH), about 59 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 75 km) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH, 80 km) are also within reach.
Getting around
There are 2 districts and 3 counties within Huzhou, a mix of urban, suburban and rural areas.
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JNH · Jiaxing Nanhu Airport
WUX · Sunan Shuofang International Airport
HGH · Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Huzhou
Drink
Anji White Tea: One of the famous traditional Chinese teas, it is a type of green tea. It is produced in Anji, Huzhou. It is famous for its unique shape, color and aroma. Its unique characteristics and taste are widely loved by tea lovers.
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Questions
Huzhou: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Huzhou?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Huzhou are October. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C; June is the wettest, with about 201 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Huzhou?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Jiaxing Nanhu Airport (JNH), about 59 km from the city centre in a straight line; Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX, 75 km) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH, 80 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Huzhou?
renminbi (CNY).
Nearby
Destinations near Huzhou
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.