Hangzhou Private Day Tour: Visit West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and Learn Tea Culture
Hangzhou
Experience the beauty of Hangzhou on a private day tour. Explore the iconic West Lake, visit the historic Lingyin Temple, and immerse yourself in the rich tea culture of China.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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West Lake (Xi Hu) - Meet your guide in your hotel located in the downtown Hangzhou at 8:30am or Hangzhou train station, you will find your name on a welcome signage so you can easily recognize the guide then start your exciting sightseeing tour from to West Lake - it is the most renowned feature of Hangzhou, noted for the scenic beauty, attracts tourists from all over the world.
Wandering along the lake, enjoy the breathtaking scenery - pavilions, pagodas and embankments, etc and hear a Folk fairy tale - Legend of White Snake from your guide. Then you can choose the west lake cruise or the small boat on the lake, spend your leisure time there.
Afterwards, go to visit the Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond (HuaGang Park), there you can have nice fish viewing. It is one of the ten scenes of West Lake, you can not miss it. -
National Tea Museum - Afternoon, go to Tea Museum that is the only one, the tea theme museum in China, learn about the tea culture. You also can have the chance to watch the tea ceremony and drink teas in a quiet and peaceful place.
Please note: it’s closed every Monday, if you choose the tour on Monday then you can visit tea plantation instead. - Lingyin Temple - Head to the last destination - Lingyin Temple, which is located in the Feilaifeng scenic spot. Lingyin Temple is one of the top ten most famous ancient Buddhist monasteries in China, also one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China, and contains numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes. On the way to the temple, there are a large number of grottos and religious rock carvings.
What's Included
- Gas, toll & parking lot fees
- All entrance tickets to the sights listed above
- English-speaking tour guide service fee
- Air-conditioned vehicle with a private driver
What's Not Included
- Accommodations
- Dinner
- Gratuity to the guide and driver
- Personal costs
Additional Information
- Take a stroll around West Lake, the most famous attraction in Hangzhou, recognized as a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site;
- Stop by Lingyin Temple, a renowned ancient Buddhist monastery with a 1600-year history, ranked among the top ten Buddhist temples in China;
- Participate in a Tea Ceremony at the Tea Museum and enrich yourself with knowledge about tea’s history and cultural significance;
Location
West Lake (Xi Hu)
West Lake Scenic, Xihu District,
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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