Hangzhou (2 Days): Sweet Tooth SOS! Lay Your Best Dessert Recs on Me!
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Traffic jams.
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Oh, so maybe it's better to walk past the congested part and then grab a taxi?
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Go for a taxi! Who wouldn't recommend it? I always take taxis when I'm out. Of course, Didi (ride-hailing) is a bit cheaper than regular cabs. Don't worry, it's fine.
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For an 8 AM-ish trip from East Railway Station to the Provincial Children's Hospital in Binjiang, would a taxi or the subway be better? It's not a holiday; I'm planning for Thursday, April 24th.
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The subway and bikes are super convenient. Driving downtown means hitting traffic, especially for tourists heading to the lake area – it's crowded with narrow roads, so a bike might actually be faster.
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The West Lake scenic area gets really congested. Buses are recommended for getting into the scenic spot itself since they run frequently. If you're not going right into the West Lake area, the subway is a good option.
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But honestly, buses get stuck in traffic too and take longer than you'd think. When you're in a rush, it's frustrating. I'd rather hop off and bike part of the way, especially when it's super crowded with people.
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Totally took the advice! Checked the navigation before heading out yesterday and definitely went with the subway.
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In Hangzhou, taking a taxi is just incredibly convenient.
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Isn't Hangzhou's subway system pretty well-developed?