This morning, guests will be picked up from their hotel or the Hangzhou Train Station and driven approximately 50 minutes to Yanguan town in Haining.

Haining is renowned as the premier location for observing the Qiantang River Tide, a natural wonder. Each year, millions of visitors from around the world gather to witness the spectacular tide on the eighteenth day of the eighth lunar month. As the powerful tide approaches, the water can surge up to 30 feet high, and the sound it produces resembles thunder or the galloping of thousands of horses.

Following the River Tide sightseeing, a packaged Chinese lunch will be prepared and delivered to your seat. In the afternoon, the Qiantang River Tide viewing continues. Later, guests will be transported back to Hangzhou, concluding an unforgettable journey.

Best Time to Watch Qiantang Tidal Waves

To experience the Qiantang River tidal waves, travelers can visit the Qiantang River on the first, second, third, fourth, fifth, fifteenth, sixteenth, seventeenth, eighteenth, nineteenth, and twentieth day of each Chinese lunar month. There are approximately 120 days with tidal bores, with the largest occurring on the eighteenth day of the eighth month of the Chinese lunar calendar. Travelers should arrive half an hour before the scheduled time to await the tide, which typically occurs between 11:45 and 14:15. (As tidal times vary daily, please consult your tour guide for the exact time or check the information provided by tourist sites.)

Points of Interest

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• Professional English-speaking guide
• Bottled water
• Hotel and railway station pickup and drop-off in Hangzhou downtown
• Private city transfer
• Air-conditioned private vehicle
• Bottled of water

• Optional activities
• Personal expense
• Gratuities

Qiantang River Tidal Bore is one of the largest tidal bores in the world which reaches the most spectacular on the eighteenth day of the eighth month on Chinese lunar calendar. To watch the 9-meter tidal waves, you can choose the best locations in Haining city, about 50 kilometers from Hangzhou. The world-famous Qiantang Tidal Bore, or the Haining tide, created by the gravity from the moon and the rotation of the Earth, has been hailed as marvelous spectacle. It is a tradition for people living around the Qiantang River to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival by eating moon-cakes and enjoying the sight of the tide.Haining is traditionally deemed as the best place to watch the marvel, since it offers the best view of the tide water rapidly rising and surging. The natural wonder has become a popular attraction for visitors both domestic and abroad and is favored by people of all generations.

• 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.