Where to get a gift for him or her

You are sure to find something at Hangzhou Tower or INTIME department store. This year, try some shopping at some off-beaten path places like Oriental Land at Westlake Creative Valley, which offers a nice variety of gifts with distinctive oriental flavor: silk pillow cases with exotic patterns and silk slippers with exquisite prints.

Address: Shangcheng district, Ding’an Road, No. 126, Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Where to have Christmas dinner

Try the top-notch kitchens in Hangzhou: Shangri-La Italian Restaurant, Le Rendezvous Café and the Hyatt Regency all vow to conquer your food cravings on that night.

Mezzanine Floor East Wing, Shangri-La Hotel, 78 Beishan Road, Hangzhou 0571-8797 7951-23

Café Le Rendezvous, 2/F, Radisson Plaza Hotel, 333 Tiyuchang Road, Hangzhou 0571-8515 8888

Hyatt Regency, 28 Hubin Road, Hangzhou 0571-8779 1234

Where to have fun

On Christmas Eve, Lisa Ono, a popular Japanese jazz singer, will be celebrating Christmas in Hangzhou with her fans. On that day the Super Band is also in town. If you are a die-hard pop music fan, go and cheer for them at Huanglong Sports Center. A classic music concert is scheduled on Christmas night at Hangzhou Theatre.

Dec 24, 2009 20:00 Lisa Ono Bossa Nova Hangzhou Concert Hangzhou Theater

Dec 24, 2009 20:00 Super Band 2009 Hangzhou Concert Dragon Sports Center

Dec 25, 2009 19:30 Hangzhou Christmas Night - Concert by Hollywood Film Orchestra Hangzhou Theatre

By Li Hui