Private Xixi Wetland Hanfu, Tea & Boat Tour with Lunch

Hangzhou, China
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Duration6h
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LanguagesChinese, English, French
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Experience the cultural and natural beauty of Hangzhou's Xixi Wetlands on a private six-hour tour combining traditional Chinese clothing, tea, vegetarian dining and boating.

Dress in Hanfu, sometimes described as Chinese cosplay, with professional hair and makeup styling. Capture memorable photographs among the gardens and traditional architecture of Hong Garden.

Learn to prepare Chinese tea using a lidded tea bowl (*gaiwan*), enjoy an included vegetarian hotpot lunch and take a leisurely boat ride through Xixi's peaceful, tree-lined waterways.

**Highlights:**
- Traditional Hanfu dressing, hair and makeup
- Hong Garden exploration and photo opportunities
- Guided Chinese tea ceremony
- Vegetarian hotpot lunch
- Traditional wetland boat ride
- Private guide, admission fees and transport included

An enjoyable introduction to Hangzhou's cultural traditions, with everything arranged for your private group.

What's included

  • Chinese-English bilingual guide accompaniment
  • Boat Fees
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Tea experience
  • Xixi Wetlands Hong Garden entrance ticket
  • Insurance
  • Vegetarian hot pot lunch
  • Traditional Chinese clothing and styling fees
  • Gratuity

What to expect

  1. Hangzhou
    20m
    Stop 1 — Pickup and journey to Xixi Wetlands

    [8:45 – 9:00] Meet your guide at the agreed pickup location and travel to Xixi Wetlands. Along the way, receive an introduction to the day's experiences and the wetland's place in Hangzhou's history.

    Actual transfer time depends on your starting location and traffic.
  2. Xixi Wetland Park
    2h 15m · Admission ticket included
    Hanfu dressing, Hong Garden & Vegetarian Lunch

    Begin with a traditional Hanfu dressing experience, including hair and makeup styling. Explore the gardens and traditional architecture of Xixi's Hong Garden, with opportunities to take photographs in your historical-inspired outfit.

    After enjoying the gardens, sit down for an included miniature vegetarian hotpot lunch before continuing to the afternoon activities.
  3. Xixi Wetland Park
    2h · Admission ticket included
    Tea ceremony. Wetland boating.

    After lunch, meet your tea ceremony instructor and discover the origins and traditions of Chinese tea preparation. Watch a demonstration of the graceful movements involved in steeping and serving tea, then practise the techniques yourself. Successfully complete the ceremony to receive a certificate of accomplishment.

    After the tea experience, board a traditional boat for a peaceful journey through Xixi's waterways. Drift along shaded canals, admire the surrounding wetlands and enjoy the changing afternoon light before returning to shore.
  4. Hangzhou
    30m
    Return garments.Tour end. Return transfer.

    [15:30] Return to the Bei’Yin Han Studio, change clothes, then rejoin your vehicle for the journey back to your agreed drop-off location.
    [16:00] Return to downtown Hangzhou.

    Note: The itinerary is indicative. Activity order, transfer times and boating arrangements may vary with weather, venue availability and traffic.

Meeting and pickup

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Pickup details

Pickup is arranged in advance from a mutually agreed location in Hangzhou within the tour's confirmed service area.

Please provide your hotel name or preferred pickup location when booking. We will confirm the pickup point and time before the tour.

Pickup from railway stations or locations farther from central Hangzhou may require separate arrangements.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

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