Private Day Tour to Historic Hangzhou: All-Inclusive Exploration by Bullet Train
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Hangzhou
Embark on a private day tour to historic Hangzhou, known as 'Heaven on Earth'. Explore the 2200-year-old town, visit ancient temples, sample traditional tea, and marvel at the beauty of West Lake. All-inclusive with bullet train transportation.
Duration: 10 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Faxi Temple - You will walk through the beautiful temple with the guide explaining the history and Buddhist philosophy
  • Longjing tea fields - Walking through the oldest tea fields in China, enjoying breathtaking views of tea plantation , and sipping fresh tea directly from field at tea farmer’s home.
  • National Tea Museum - Explore the 3000-year history of China’s Tea Culture, the museum is surrounded by tea plantations with breathtaking sceneries
  • West Lake (Xi Hu) - Wandering through the causeway through the lake , with guide explaining about the history and stories of the magnificent pagoda by the lake
  • Huagangguanyu Park - A clear stream flows from Huajia Hill to merge with West Lake, nurturing a variety of blooming flowers along its path. Take a leisurely stroll through a portion of the expansive 54-acre (22-hectare) park, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty and serenity of this remarkable destination. Huagang Park beckons with its beguiling blend of blossoms, water, and tranquility, promising a truly enchanting experience. Don’t miss the chance to visit Red Carp Pond, a favorite spot for observing the vibrant fish.
What's Included
  • English-speaking Guide
  • Tea and coffee
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Temple Entrance Tickets
  • Round-trip train fares
  • Lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity For Guide
Additional Information

What better way to explore one of the most historical town near Shanghai by having an indigenous inhabitant tell you stories about the history and evolution of the 2200-year-old historical and picturesque town.We will be going to Hangzhou by bullet Train(a mere 60- minutes journey at the speed of 180miles/hour!) -Known as “Heaven on the Earth”,we will set out on a scenic drive around Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed landscapes on this full-day sightseeing tour .Visit the famous 1600-year -old temple on the beautiful hills by the West Lake, Sample traditional tea and enjoy the incredible view of tea plantation at the Longjing Village(where the most famous Chinese tea is grown!) and stop for lunch at a farmer’s house with delicious local produces.A visit to the China Tea Museum with surely help appreciate the incredible rich history and culture around Chinese Tea.Finally,we will stroll around the mist-surrouded West Lake/Flower Harbor Park, one of China’s most memorable natural wonders.

Location
Faxi Temple
Meilingbei Road, Xihu District,
Cancellation Policy

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

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Kristen_r
Apr 23, 2024
Beautiful gardens - Lovely day!! We enjoyed the beauty of this area! It was lots of fun to take local transportation on the bus, subway, taxi, and bullet train. There was a lot of walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes. Lunch was yummy with 'Stinky Tofu', a local specialty, as one of our dishes - tasted much better than the name suggests! Our guide, Bill, was great! His English is excellent and his knowledge of history and what might be interesting to a visitor was fantastic! Would definitely recommend this tour!! Especially with Bill!
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901andradea
Jul 12, 2023
Really good experience - I booked this tour originally at Trip.com, but I can tell you this was a great experience. Our guide's English is really good, he was very kind and knew a lot of cool facts about the sites we visited, it was like having a Chinese father for a day. We even met a tea farmer and we had the most delicious tea at her house, I have been to Shanghai and Suzhou, but Hangzhou tea is the best tea so far! If you want to escape the common tourist traps and have a nice relaxing day, then I suggest to give this tour a chance, my friend usually doesn't like the tours, but this one was pretty cool. 10/10 tbh. 我最初是在Trip.com预订的这次旅游,但我可以告诉你这是一次很棒的经历。我们导游的英语非常好,他很亲切,知道很多关于我们参观过的景点的很酷的事实,就像有了一天的中国爸爸。我去过上海和苏州,但杭州的茶是迄今为止最好的!如果你想避开常见的旅游陷阱,度过轻松愉快的一天,那么我建议给这个旅行团一个机会,我的朋友通常不喜欢旅行团,但是这个旅行团很酷。10/10。
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