- Guo’s Garden - Pick up service can be arranged at your hotel in Hangzhou downtown or Hangzhou train station, you will find a welcome signage.
The first stop is the Guo’s Villa. It is a special garden-like villa featuring elegance and quietness. As it is named after a certain Guo Shilin, it is called Guo’s Villa. Dating back nearly 140 years to the Qing Dynasty, it covers an area of 9,800 square meters. Two sections constitute Guo’s villa, the northern section is a garden section called Sky in the Mirror and the southern one is a residential section, called Living in Quietness. It features a pavilion-style house with a courtyard.
- Longjing tea fields - Next, visit the Meijiawu Tea Culture Village. Located in the west of West Lake Scenic Area. It’s a village of over 600 years’ history. It’s also the biggest natural village where the world-famous West Lake Dragon Well Tea is produced. Besides its extraordinary tea and tea culture, Meijiawu Village is also renowned for its idyllic scene which can seldom be seen in urbanized world. The present Meijiawu Village consists of eight tourists sections, including the tea culture tourist center, the rural leisure tourist area, and a fishing village.
- Former residence of Xueyan Hu - After lunch, visit the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan. Hu Xueyan (1823-1885), a Hangzhou celebrity, was one of the richest and most famous businessmen in the Qing Dynasty (1636-1911). Situated in downtown Hangzhou, the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan is a place to peek into the aristocracy of Hangzhou’s richest merchant, hailing from the Qing Dynasty. It is a maze of towers, gardens, pavilions, terraces, arched bridges, palatial halls and serene living quarters. It features ancient Chinese culture manifested by its stunning architecture, philosophy and bewildering folklore customs, which are still alive.
- Southern Song Imperial Street - After lunch, visit the Southern Song Imperial Street. A main avenue paved in the Southern Song Dynasty. According to documentary records, more than 10,000 flagstones were used. The street was once the central axis of Linan city in the Southern Song Dynasty, as long as 4185 meters. There are 13 historical and cultural relics and buildings. The Phoenix Temple is a key national cultural relic protection unit.
- Hangzhou Qiantang River Bridge - The last stop is Hangzhou City Balcony. Known as the central business district of Hangzhou, Hangzhou City Balcony is perfectly infuses the features of the historical and cultural city - Hangzhou with the grandeur of the Qiantang River. It features high-rise modern buildings, the tallest measuring over 300 meters. Over the years, Qianjiang New City has contributed a lot to the development of the city in multiple fields like business, finance, trade and tourism.
After the tour ends, drive you back to your hotel in Hangzhou or the Hangzhou train station.
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel and railway station pickup and drop-off in Hangzhou downtown
- Private city transfer
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Gratuities
- Meal
Situated in the Jiangnan region, Hangzhou is one of the seven ancient capitals of China and serves as the political, cultural, and economic hub of Zhejiang Province. The city still preserves numerous traditional Jiangnan residences. Embark on a Hangzhou architecture tour with your private guide and driver to admire both traditional Jiangnan homes and contemporary structures.
Please note: Our tour also offers complimentary Wi-Fi, chargers, umbrellas, and beverages.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Please provide round-trip train itinerary in “special requirement” block if pickup from Hangzhou Train Station is required
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
