Yellow Dragon Sports Center, Hangzhou, China
Constructed in 1997 to 2003, the Yellow Dragon Sports Center Stadium is a multi-purpose stadium located in Hangzhou, China that serves as the venue for special cultural events that incudes music concerts and grand celebrations. The sports center has an association football stadium with an indoor arena, outdoor running track and a practice facility for gymnastic, diving and tennis. Yellow Dragon Sports Center Stadium also serves as the home of Hangzhou Greentown F.C., the city’s local football club. It was also the venue of the 2007 FIFA Women’s World Cup for the semifinal of USA and Brazil. On February 27, 2012, the famous Irish boy band, Westlife held their Greatest Hits at the stadium, and on September 8, 2018, Chinese songwriter and singer performed at the stadium for his Skyscaper World Tour.
Visitors of Yellow Dragon Sports Center Stadium can find their accommodations at hotels within Hangzhou and its nearby districts of Shangcheng and Xiacheng. Among the best hotel to stay near the sport center is Zhejiang Narada Grand Hotel with amenities such as free WiFi, outdoor tennis court, indoor pool and fully air-conditioned modern rooms. Another great hotel to stay is Ibis Hangzhou Huanglong Sports Center Hotel located right next to the bus terminal and 3 miles away from Buddhist Lingyin Temple. While enjoying their stay at these hotels, visitors may also explore the Lingyin Temple, which known as the temple of soul’s retreat. The Xixi Wetland Park is another site that was known as China’s national wetland area.
