<p><strong>Hangzhou Metro</strong></p>
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<p>Hangzhou Metro is a metro system in Hangzhou, China, and it is the 17th Chinese city to operate a rapid transit system. It opened in 2012, but it still has several expansion plans ongoing. </p>
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<p><strong>Cost</strong></p>
<p>Hangzhou Metro’s fare varies depending on the travel distance. Here are the rules:</p>
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<p>First 4 KM</p>
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<p>CNY2</p>
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<p>+4 KM between 4-12 KM</p>
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<p>CNY1</p>
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<p>+6 KM between 12-24 KM</p>
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<p>CNY1</p>
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<p>+8 KM beyond 24 KM</p>
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<p>CNY1</p>
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<p>Note: Children under 4 feet can ride Hangzhou Metro’s lines for free.</p>
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<p><strong>Operating Hours</strong></p>
<p>Hangzhou Metro opens at 6:00 o’clock in the morning and closes at 00:00 o’clock at midnight. For detailed information, visit <a href="http://www.hzmetro.com/service_3_10.aspx#midc">this website</a>.</p>
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<p><strong>How/Where to Buy Tickets</strong></p>
<p>You can buy tickets by using cash, regular IC cards, and Hangzhou Multifunction cards. Tickets are available at all Customer Services Centers.</p>
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<p><strong>Connections to Train Stations/Airports</strong></p>
<p>Hangzhou Metro’s line 7 starts at Qianjiang Century CBD and ends at Xiaoshan International Airport. You can drop by the nearest station to the airport.</p>
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<p><strong>Major Tourist Landmarks of the City Near Stations</strong></p>
<p>There are many places where you can drop by as you ride one of Hangzhou Metro’s lines.</p>
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<p>Riding Hangzhou Metro’s line 1, you can drop by the stations near the Linping Park, Tianducheng Huanle Siji Park, Chaoshan, and Xixing Ancient Town.</p>
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<p><strong>Other Major Stations of Note</strong></p>
<p>Here are the stations that are connected to Hangzhou Metro.</p>
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<li>East Railway Station</li>
<li>Main Railway Station</li>
<li>South Bus Station</li>
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<p><strong>Future Development Plans</strong></p>
<p>Here are the Hangzhou Metro lines being constructed or planned to be constructed:</p>
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<p><strong>Line 3:</strong> Liuxia to Dingqiao East</p>
<p><strong>Line 5:</strong> Sanba to Hangzhou South Railway Station</p>
<p><strong>Line 6:</strong> Bingwen Rd. West to Qianjiang Century City</p>
<p><strong>Line 7:</strong> Wushan Square to Xiaoshan International Airport</p>
<p><strong>Line 8:</strong> South Wenhai Road to East Linjiang Road</p>
<p><strong>Line 9:</strong> Longxiangqiao to Tangxi Zutuan</p>
<p><strong>Line 10:</strong> Huanglong Stadium to Renhe</p>
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<p><strong>Additional Information</strong></p>
<p>Hangzhou Metro’s lines are identified in different colors. Here’s a guide:</p>
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<p><strong>Line 1: </strong>Pink</p>
<p><strong>Line 2: </strong>Orange</p>
<p><strong>Line 4: </strong>Green</p>