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LanguagesChinese, English
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Visit highlights of Hangzhou including the West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Longjing Tea plantation with this private day tour from Shanghai.
You will be picked up and dropped off from your Shanghai hotel.
What's included
The private car & private guide
The entrance ticket
Lunch
Air-conditioned vehicle
The boat ride at West Lake
What to expect
Shanghai
10m
Our guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel at around 09:00 in the morning. You will be escorted to the well-known hangzhou city in around 2.5hrs ride.
West Lake (Xi Hu)
1h 30m
Upon arrival at Hangzhou we firstly visit the famous West Lake. The West Lake undoubtedly represents the beauty of Hangzhou. With rolling hills as its backdrop, this mirror-like lake is surrounded by willows with their branches waving in the wind and dotted by several islets and blooming lotus flowers. West Lake can provide you beautiful scenes for you to photograph from every angle. The joyful sight of the 'Three Pools Mirroring the Moon' is even printed on the note CNY 1.
Lingyin Temple
1h · Admission ticket included
After lunch, we will continues to the Lingyin Temple where we will spend some time appreciating the profound Buddhist atmosphere.
This is the oldest temple in Hangzhou with a history of over 1,700 years. It is also regarded as a treasure of the Buddhist culture, housing various historic relics from different dynasties. A maverick monk named Ji Gong (1148 - 1209) was ordained at Lingyin Temple. Our guide will tell you some interesting stories about this renowned monk who usually wore rags , was unkempt, and violated Buddhist commandments.
Longjing tea fields
1h
Then we will proceed to a tea plantation to learn about the tea culture of Hangzhou. Longjing Tea or dragon well tea of more than 1200 years old is the No. 1 tea in China and regarded as the “Green Queen”. Visit Longjing Tea plantations in Hangzhou to appreciate the charming verdant sightseeing and know more about the culture of tea and Chinese nation.
Shanghai
10m
At the end, your guide will escort you to your hotel with a comfortable transfer. Your memorable day trip ends here.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
We can pick up from any hotels in the Shanghai city central
Additional information
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
