Hangzhou Private Day Trip from Suzhou by Bullet Train with Drop-off Options

Suzhou, China
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Duration10h - 12h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Spend a memorable day trip to visit the beautiful “Heavenly city” on the earth Hangzhou from Suzhou by taking the modern fast train. Explore the amazing and remarkable UNESCO site West Lake surrounded by the mountain, admire the famed and grand Lingyin Buddhist temple and peak flying from afar, enjoy a nice and authentic lunch at the quaint village and appreciate the splendid countryside scenery along the green tea terrace, gain a great insight into local culture, history and custom with your local expert guide. Your tour can be ends either in Hangzhou or return back to Suzhou based on your booking option.

Options

Tour with Suzhou drop off

Great guide, driver with car, tasty lunch, round trip 2nd class train tickets are included( Entrance fees at your own costs)
Pickup included

Tour with Hangzhou drop off

Great guide, driver with car, tasty lunch, 1-way 2nd class train to Hangzhou are included( Entrance fees at your own costs)
Pickup included

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • One way 2nd class fast train ticket ( If book " Hangzhou Drop off)
  • Delicious Chinese Lunch
  • Second class round trip train fare between Suzhou and Hangzhou (If book "Suzhou drop off)
  • Comfortable car with driver during the tour
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance fees if applies

What to expect

  1. Lingyin Temple
    1h · Admission ticket not included
    Meet your local friendly guide and the driver at Suzhou hotel and start your day adventure by taking the modern fast train to Hangzhou.
    Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the famous Lingyin scenic spot area, as the saying goes, a visit to Hangzhou without visiting to Linyin Temple is not a complete trip. From here you will visit the Peak flying from afar, a pure limestone mountain with about 330 different stone Buddha statues which were mainly caved around the 9-12th century by the monk who lived in the temple. It’s also the largest and the best-preserved Buddhist grotto in southern China. Pay a visit to the Buddhist temple where you will see the local prayers and also learn about Chinese religious culture, custom.
  2. Longjing tea fields
    1h 20m
    Continue to the local green tea farm where you will taste local Hangzhou-cuisine food at the homemade restaurant and taste some local famous dragon well (Longjing) green tea. After lunch you will have a short hiking trip along the tea plantation. Enjoy the amazing view of the tea garden and learn about tea picking and culture.
  3. West Lake (Xi Hu)
    1h
    Next head to the famous West Lake Scenic area, the “golden name card “of Hangzhou and famed for its beautiful natural scenery and its historic sites and cultural relics. Visit some of the top ten attractions along the lake, walk in the lotus flower park, and learn the history and well-known folklore. You can also choose to take a boat ride along the lake to fully take in its beauty and tranquility.
  4. Hefang Street
    30m
    If time permits, you will also make the stop at the old pedestrian Qinghefang street where you will enjoy seeing all the colorful street vendors, markets that full of local flavors and sounds.

    After the enjoyable adventure, you will be transferred back to the train station and travel back to Suzhou or your guide will see you off at Hangzhou hotel based on your booking option.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pick up and drop off is provided in Suzhou downtown area, please provide the hotel info at time of booking if you do not see your hotel in the pickup list.

Additional information

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Cancellation policy

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