Private Hangzhou Classic City Tour with Authentic Lunch

Discover Hangzhou’s highlights, enjoy a serene boat ride, experience a tea ceremony, and savor authentic local cuisine on this private city tour.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • West Lake (Xi Hu) - Meet your private guide upon pickup at Hangzhou Railway Station or your Hangzhou City hotel and set out on a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of an air-conditioned private vehicle. Let your your guide know your interests of any particular attractions so the commentary and itinerary can be customized accordingly. This one day tour in Hangzhou includes the following activities and attractions:

West Lake: West Lake has influenced not only poets and painters throughout Chinese history for its natural beauty and historical relics but also has been one of the most important sources of inspiration for Chinese garden designers. It was awarded as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 because it reflects “an ideal fusion of humans and nature.” Take the boat cruise at your own expense to get away from the bustling crowd and to fully experience the serenity and beautiful nature of West Lake.

  • Guo’s Garden - Next visit Guo’s Villa, Considered to be the best existing traditional private garden in Hangzhou and a great place to relax and revel in the beauty of Song-era tea houses and pavilions. Only local people come to this garden to enjoy their leisure time. The villa not only provides you with a better understanding on this Asian “leisure capital” but also an idea place for photography.
  • Longjing tea fields - Continue to Longjing Green Tea Plantation and Village (Meijiawu), the origin of the most famous variety of green tea, Longjing, in china with beautiful natural scenery (There are many tea houses in the village and you will have a chance to sample local tea). Interestingly, at a local tea grower’s tea house, you could learn how to prepare local delicacies if you are interested. Learn to cook beggar’s Chicken, Westlake carp fish in vinegar source, lotus roots, bamboo shoot and many other fresh vegetables. If you don’t wish to cook, just sit back and their flavors.
  • Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort - Later, explore Bamboo Lined Path at Yunqi. The serene Bamboo-lined Path in Yunqi is a 1km (0.6 mi) stone-paved path that cuts through dense bamboo forest all the way to Yunqi Valley, which is an ideal and quiet place to get away from the crowds for leisure stroll to enjoy lush green bamboo groves towering over you and with murmuring stream running alongside the path.
  • Hefang Street - Your final stop is Qinghefang Old Street, a good place to experience the lifestyle of Old Hangzhou since it is the epitome of historic Hangzhou. It is also a great place for shopping, food, and sightseeing. You could see well-preserved old buildings, explore interesting boutiques, and shop for unique souvenirs.

When the tour is concluded, we will drop you off at Hangzhou Train Station or your hotel in Hangzhou.

What's Included
  • Private city transfer in Hangzhou
  • Professional guide
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch
  • Boat Ride on West Lake
  • Railway station pickup and drop-off at Hangzhou train station or your hotel in Hangzhou downtown
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Explore the main highlights of the captivating city of Hangzhou, including numerous attractions around West Lake. You can also take a boat ride on the west side of the lake to avoid the crowds. The tranquil waters of West Lake have been celebrated in literature and poetry throughout history. Experience a traditional Chinese tea ceremony at Longjing Green Tea Plantation & Village (Meijiawu) and stroll through the Bamboo-lined path at Yunqi to escape the bustling crowds and fully immerse yourself in the serene and beautiful nature of Hangzhou. Enjoy a meal at a local tea grower’s house, featuring authentic Hangzhou cuisine.

  • 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
  • Round way train tickets are not included. (The best way is you can ask your hotel in Shanghai help you by the round way train tickets)
Location
West Lake (Xi Hu)
West Lake Scenic, Xihu District,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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