Private Hangzhou Tour of West Lake, Guo Garden, Tea Platation & Hefang Street

Summary

Arrange ahead of time to meet your private guide at the Hangzhou Railway Station or pickup at your hotel in downtown Hangzhou on the morning of your tour. Climb into an air-conditioned private tour vehicle and set out for a day of sightseeing, beginning at the West Lake area, named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. Opt for a private rowing boat cruise (extra expense) to fully experience the lake’s beauty. Move on to Guo’s Garden, a traditional private garden featuring Song-era tea houses and pavilions. The tour’s next stop is the Meijiawu Tea Village, where you can visit traditional tea houses or indulge in a local lunch (extra expense). After lunch, stroll down the bamboo-lined path at Yunqi, leading to the Yunqi Valley along a babbling brook. Visit Qinghefang Old Street, where you can get a picture of the lifestyle of Old Hangzhou. Shop in the local stores or have a bite to eat among the historic buildings before concluding your tour with drop-off back at the rail station of your hotel.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
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Why take this tour?

Accompanied by your private knowledgeable guide over 5+ years guiding experience and skillful driver over 10+ years driving experience, experience the best of Hangzhou on a full-day tour that includes top attractions. You may also take a boat ride on West Lake, the placid waters of which have been immortalized throughout history in literature and poetry. Experience a Chinese tea ceremony at Meijiawu Tea Village and walk through the Bamboo lined path at Yunqi to experience the serenity of Hangzhou. You have the options to have lunch at the local restaurant recommended by our guides or have a home-cooked meal at a local famer's home. To make your trip comfortable and easy, we free provided FREE WI-FI, PHONE CHARGER, COLD DRINKS AND UMBRELLA. Note: If you come from Shanghai, recommended timing: Arrival: Around 9:30am, Departure: Around 18:00pm. Both Hangzhou East train station and Hangzhou railway station are work for this tour. FREE charge of train station pick up & drop off service.

What’s included?

  • Hotel and railway station pickup and drop-off in Hangzhou downtown

  • Bottled Water/Soda Drinks/Cold Drinks

  • Professional English-speaking guide

  • Air-conditioned private vehicle

  • Lunch if you book the all inclusive tour option

  • Entrance fees if you book the package tour option

  • Boat Ride Fee if you book the private tour option

  • Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

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China Private Tours-Day Tour

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