In a Nutshell
Some links on Heavenly Hangzhou are affiliate links. If you click through and make a booking, we may earn a small commission -- at absolutely no extra cost to you.
Why We Use Affiliate Links
Heavenly Hangzhou is an independent, ad-free travel guide. We do not run display ads, publish sponsored posts, or accept payment for reviews or rankings. Every recommendation you read on this site is based on genuine research and first-hand experience.
So how do we keep the lights on? Affiliate commissions. When you book a hotel, reserve a tour, buy a SIM card, or subscribe to a VPN service through one of our links, the partner company pays us a small commission. It costs you nothing -- the price you pay is exactly the same as if you'd gone directly to their website.
Our Promise: Editorial Independence
We only recommend products and services we genuinely believe in and have researched thoroughly. Affiliate relationships never influence our rankings or recommendations. If a hotel does not deserve a mention, it will not get one -- regardless of whether it has an affiliate program.
This is a point of pride for us. Travel guides that sell their rankings to the highest bidder do a disservice to travelers. Heavenly Hangzhou exists to help you have the best possible experience in China's most beautiful city, and that mission comes first. Always.
Our Affiliate Partners
We work with a carefully selected group of partners whose services we use ourselves and recommend to friends and family:
This list may evolve over time as we discover new services that genuinely improve the travel experience. When we add a partner, we will update this page accordingly.
How to Support Us
If you find our guides helpful, the best way to support Heavenly Hangzhou is to use our links when you book. It does not cost you a penny, and it directly funds the research, writing, and upkeep that goes into keeping this guide accurate and up to date. Alternatively, simply sharing our guides with friends planning a trip to Hangzhou means the world to us.
Questions?
Transparency is important to us. If you have any questions about how affiliate links work on this site, which links are affiliate links, or our relationship with any partner listed above, please reach out at hello@heavenlyhangzhou.com. We are happy to answer any questions.
Last updated: June 2026