4-Day Hangzhou Private Tour: West Lake and Longjing Tea Plantation
Discover what makes Hangzhou one of the most renowned cities in China on this multi-day tour of the city’s most popular locales. With your own private guide to lead you on tours and give you insightful commentary about the attractions you’ll visit, you will have a fabulous experience in this beautiful and historical city. The highlight of the tour is sure to be West Lake, where you’ll explore the gardens and courtyards that surround it on foot before enjoying the lake itself on a boat ride. You will also visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda and the Longjing Tea Plantation. This tour includes three nights of accommodation, a private guide and all necessary transportation, making your stay in Hangzhou comfortable and enjoyable.
ItineraryDay 1: HangzhouStop At: West Lake (Xi Hu), West Lake Scenic, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
After your arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, a private vehicle will take you to the Zhongshan Hotel for check-in. After dinner at a local restaurant, your private guide will brief you on your activities for the upcoming days, and enjoy an orientation walk to the West Lake, which is within walking distance from your hotel.
Please note: If requiring pickup from a location other than the airport, please inform customer service (contact information will be provided on your confirmation voucher). Pickup time is contingent on passenger arrival – please advise specific pickup time at the time of booking.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Zhongshan International Hotel
Day 2: HangzhouStop At: West Lake (Xi Hu), West Lake Scenic, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
West Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in China, and today you will experience this beauty both on foot and on board a small boat. First, enjoy the serene lake, its charming gardens and the surrounding hills as you follow your guide on a walk. Discover China’s national treasures in the ancient buildings, stone caves and engraved tablets littered around the lake.
Then head out on a boat ride to see more sights. The cruise will take approximately one hour and end at the Flower Harbor, where you can watch and feed the goldfish swimming in the pond! Flower Harbor is renowned for its large variety of flowers, especially peonies. Take in the colorful sights and wonderful scents of the many gardens.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: QingHeFang, No.113 Gaoyin Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310000 China
After lunch, your guide will lead you on a walking tour of Hangzhou’s Qinghefang Ancient Street. With buildings built in the architectural style of the Song Dynasty, it is one of the most well-preserved ancient streets in Hangzhou. The street is lined with shops, restaurants, alleyways and courtyards that represent the rich cultural heritage of Hangzhou.
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Zhongshan International Hotel
Day 3: HangzhouStop At: Longjing tea fields, Longjing tea village, Hangzhou China
Hangzhou is considered the tea capital of China, so a visit to the city just isn’t complete without a trip to the Longjing Tea Plantation. First visit a local farmer’s home, where you will see how the famed Longjing tea (a high-quality green tea) is cultivated. You can also try a sample of newly harvested tea to see for yourself why it is so renowned.
Next, follow your guide on a walk through the plantation and see firsthand the process of farming tea trees and picking tea leaves. Hike up the mountain for about an hour to reach a bamboo forest, where you’ll enjoy the dense bamboo groves, remarkable pavilions and beautiful garden scenery. Relax here for a bit and enjoy the serene natural environment around you
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Xixi Wetland Park, Zhoujia Village, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310030 China
Afterwards, we will visit to the Xixi Wetland. Xixi is a lush wetland that covers about 10 square kilometers. Xixi National Wetland Park is nicknamed "wetland paradise." Once populated by fishmen and farmers, the wetland dates back 1,800 years to the Han Dynasty.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pagoda of Six Harmonies, No.84 Zhijiang Road, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
The last stop today is one of China’s incredible architectural masterpieces – the Six Harmonies Pagoda (Liuhe Pagoda). This seven-story wood-and-brick building was built during the Southern Song Dynasty. As you walk up the pagoda, look up at the ceilings of each story to see the intricate carvings and paintings of various figures, including animals, flowers and birds. When you reach the top, you will be afforded with spectacular views of the Qiantang River.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight in Zhongshan International Hotel
Day 4: HangzhouStop At: Hangzhou, Hangzhou, Zhejiang
Hotel breakfast.Free until being transferred to the airport.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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No accommodation included on this day.
Informacion Adicional
"Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking"
"Standard hotel rooms in China contain two single/twin beds; double-occupancy rooms contain two single/twin beds for a maximum of two adults; single-occupancy rooms contain two single/twin bed for a single person"
"Wheelchair accessible"
"Stroller accessible"
"If you book Double Occupancy but need another bed for a child, call the local tour operator after booking to request this, and an additional bed will be put in your room (contact information will be provided on your confirmation voucher)"
"If you have an odd number of adults in your party, a single-occupancy room must be booked in addition to your double-occupancy room"
"Near public transportation"
"Infant seats available"
"Transportation is wheelchair accessible"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"
Start Time:
04:00 PM
Duration: 4 Days
Start location: Traveler pickup is offered
If airport pick up/drop off is required, please let us know your flignt details in advance.
Airports- Hangzhou Airport, Xiaoshan, Hangzhou China
Cancellations and refunds:
If you cancel at least 7 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
If you cancel between 3 and 6 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is a 50 percent cancellation fee.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.
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