- West Lake (Xi Hu) - With pick up from your Shanghai downtown hotel at 08:30 am, your professional guide and driver will escort you to Hangzhou with the fame as ‘Heaven on Earth’. Your full-day Hangzhou highlights sightseeing starts here.
Your first stop will be most renowned Hangzhou landmark - West Lake noted for the scenic beauty that blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites. The entire 5.68 square kilometers water area is surrounded by green hills and divided into many scenic spots by bridges, dykes and ancient buildings, you will take boat to visit the West Lake and admire its beauty. Then visit the Red Carp Pond
- Lingyin Temple - Lunch will be arranged in a well-selected restaurant for you to taste the local food. Then continue to visit the splendid Lingyin Temple - the oldest temple in Hangzhou. The temple was listed for protection as a key historical and cultural site and is considered a leading center for research relative to Chinese Buddhist culture. Follow your guide to explore the profound history, see the delicately painted ceiling with phoenixes and dragons, a number of ingenious Buddha statues, pagodas and Buddhist grottoes. Have a visit of the most famous Hangzhou Longjing Tea (Dragon Well Tea) and learn the tea culture and history.
Afterwards, drive back to Shanghai and drop you off at centrally located hotel to conclude the Hangzhou day trip.
- Private transportation
- Complimentary bottled water
- Authentic Chinese lunch included
- Convenient hotel pickup & drop-off service
- Expert professional tour guide
- All entrance ticket fees covered
- Gratuities
This exclusive one-day trip is tailored for visitors in Shanghai who are on a tight schedule. Dedicate a day to explore the famous sites in Hangzhou, also known as ‘Heaven on Earth’. With the company of a private tour guide and driver, revel in the spectacular landscapes of the famous West Lake, witness the beauty of the Red Carp Pond situated in the southern part of the Flower Harbor Park, and discover the grandeur of the Lingyin Temple.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
