• Shanghai - In the morning, your local guide will meet you in the hotel lobby. Enjoy a comfortable ride to the Shanghai bullet train station to catch a fast train to Hangzhou.

• Longjing tea fields - Upon arrival, follow your guide to the famous Dragon Well green tea village. Take a pleasant walk along the tea terraces surrounded by vast green mountains. Learn how to pick tea leaves and about traditional tea culture along the way. Enjoy the fantastic view of the Chinese village and immerse yourself in the fresh natural sounds. Take a break to taste fresh green tea and enjoy a delightful local lunch at a well-selected farmer’s house.

• Jiuxi 18 Stream - After lunch, continue the tour to Jiuxi Stream. Start with a pleasant walk along the peaceful cobblestone path in Jiuxi Stream. Have fun crossing nine creeks, enjoying the beautiful seasonal scenery and lush greenery while breathing in the fresh air and natural sounds. After the wonderful hike, take the bullet train back to Shanghai with drop-off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or your Hangzhou hotel.

• Hotel pick up and drop off
• 1-Way 2nd class bullet train tickets (If Hangzhou hotel drop off option booked)
• Round 2nd class bullet train tickets (If ‘Return to Shanghai’ option booked)
• Private driver with air-conditioned vehicle for door to door transfers
• Local tasty lunch and tea tasting
• Private great guide

• gratitudes

Experience a unique private guided trip to Hangzhou inclusive of round trip high-speed train adventure. Revel in the awe-inspiring natural beauty of Hangzhou with a peaceful yet exhilarating walk in the calmness of the 18 streams and the tree-rimmed nine creeks. Inhale the freshness of the air, track the footpath that leads to the popular Longjing tea plantation and village, nestled amid expansive mountains. Deepen your knowledge about the ‘Paradise City’, Hangzhou, and its traditional tea culture and way of life.

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