Hangzhou Day Tour of West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Tea Village & Hefang Street

Highlights

Savor classic views of West Lake, a UNESCO-listed site
Taste and learn about Dragon Well (Longjing) tea in Meijiawu Tea Village
Discover Chinese culture during a private tour with a local guide

Summary

When you book, itemize any special interests you may have—architecture, history, culture, tea, silk, or rural life—so your guide can prepare an itinerary to suit your needs. On the day, greet them either at the train station or your hotel before you explore the city by climate-controlled private vehicle. The exact itinerary varies according to your interests, but most include a boat ride and landscape viewing on UNESCO-listed West Lake (Xi Hu), 4th-century Lingyin Temple, a walk in the tea fields, a Dragon Well (Longjing) tea tasting, and a visit to one of Hangzhou’s historic shopping streets. At the end of the day, your guide drops you back to your hotel or the train station.

Tour info

Duration

8 hours - 10 hours

Why take this tour?

Hangzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of China’s most celebrated destinations, but foreigners have yet to discover its charms. Locals speak little English, so a guide is essential for anyone who’d like to cover ground quickly. Make the most of the city’s key attractions—architecture, landscapes, tea, and silk—on this private Hangzhou tour tailor-made to suit your needs.