An executive programme runs USD 2,000–6,000 per person for a 3–5 day itinerary (accommodation, in-China transport, guide, company visits and all meals), often added to a Shanghai itinerary. An educational programme runs USD 2,000–6,000 per person for 3–5 days, typically combined with Shanghai. International flights are excluded.

2–3 nights as an add-on to Shanghai. As a standalone destination, 3–4 nights allows coverage of the Alibaba campus, West Lake and surrounding cultural sites. Ханчжоу is just 45 minutes from Shanghai by high-speed rail.

Март–Май (spring, when West Lake is at its most beautiful) and Сентябрь–Ноябрь (autumn foliage, comfortable temperatures). Avoid Июль–Август (hot and humid). The city has world-class infrastructure following the 2016 G20 summit.

Most nationalities (UK, EU, Australia, NZ, Japan, S. Korea) enter visa-free for up to 15 days as of 2026. US, Canada and India nationals require a standard tourist (L) or group travel visa. Ханчжоу is easily combined with Shanghai, which has its own 144-hour transit visa-free policy.

Ханчжоу Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) serves major domestic and some international routes. High-speed rail reaches Shanghai in 45 minutes and Пекин in 4.5–5 hours — the fast Shanghai connection makes Ханчжоу the easiest day-trip or overnight extension in China.

Executive delegations can visit Alibaba's global headquarters, the digital economy zone, the cross-border e-commerce hub and arrange DingTalk or Ant Group briefings. Specific visits are confirmed during planning based on availability.

The West Lake area is scenic and best for educational and cultural groups. Qianjiang New City / Binjiang District is close to Alibaba HQ, DingTalk offices and Ханчжоу's tech corridor — best for business groups. All accommodation is 4-star standard.