• Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station Parking Lot - In the morning, a pick-up service is arranged at your Shanghai hotel to take you to the train station, where you’ll board a train to Hangzhou (approximately 1 hour). Upon arrival in Hangzhou, your tour will commence as follows:
• Alibaba Hangzhou Headquarters - Enter Alibaba’s campus and explore one of the world’s leading technology hubs. This visit provides a unique opportunity to gain insights into Alibaba’s corporate culture, innovation environment, and daily operations. Stroll through modern office spaces, interactive exhibition areas, and beautifully designed open environments that reflect the company’s forward-thinking spirit. Your guide will share fascinating stories about Alibaba’s development, its impact on global e-commerce, and how it continues to shape the future of digital business. This experience offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of China’s most influential tech giants.
• West Lake (Xi Hu) - Visiting West Lake is the main reason people come to Hangzhou. West Lake is an iconic, symbolic sight in Hangzhou and is regarded as one of the most beautiful sights in China. Its beauty is the subject of many poems and paintings. Legends originating in West Lake add to its aura of romance. Taking a boat cruise on West Lake, you’ll enjoy the stunning view of some of the top ten West Lake sceneries, including the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. The occasional pagoda and Chinese-style arched bridges add atmosphere to the tree-lined walkways, verdant islands, and hills, making West Lake a very special part of any China experience.
• Longjing tea fields - Move to Meijiawu Tea Plantation: Dragon Well Tea, also known as Longjing tea, is a variety of roasted green tea from Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, where it is produced mostly by hand and has been renowned for its high quality, earning the China Famous Tea title. Meijiawu Tea Village is located in the hinterland of West Lake Park and boasts the most important Dragon tea production base. Here, you are in an original natural environment, just relax and enjoy the special tea culture, taste the fragrant tea while appreciating the beautiful village scenery. Our guide or a Tea Farmer will show you how to pick the leaves, how to fry the leaves, and how to drink the best tea in China.

Enjoy your lunch at a local Tea Farmer’s Tea House to experience the real life of the local people. We can also organize for tea farmers to teach you how to prepare and cook local delicacies if you wish (optional). You can learn how to cook: Beggar’s Chicken, Westlake carp in vinegar sauce (Do not worry, no bones!!! Aha), Lotus root, bamboo shoot, and many other tasty vegetables.

• Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station Parking Lot - After the tour concludes, you’ll return to Shanghai by bullet train and be driven back to your Shanghai hotel.

• Authentic Local Lunch: Handpicked restaurant featuring genuine local cuisine (With Lunch option)
• Private Vehicle: Spacious, air-conditioned with windows to enjoy scenic view throughout your journey
• Seamless Transfers: Private vehicle service between your hotel and train stations
• Tea Village Tasting: Visit a historic tea plantation, savor authentic Longjing tea
• Thoughtful Touches: Complimentary WiFi Stay connected onboard and share your moments in real time
• High-Speed Rail: Round-trip business/first-class/second-class tickets for ultimate comfort
• Unlimited Refreshments: Bottled water provided throughout your journey
• Expert Guide: A knowledgeable local expert dedicated to crafting a personalized journey just for you
• All Entrance Fees: Admission to all attractions listed are included — no waiting, no hassle

• Gratuities

The journey from Shanghai to Hangzhou for an in-depth city tour might appear daunting, but this package eliminates every element of hassle. You’ll be collected straight from your Shanghai hotel and transported via bullet train across the picturesque Chinese landscape to Hangzhou. Skipping the bustle outside, you’ll step immediately from the train station to the West Lake, indulge in a relaxed boat trip, admire Guo’s Villa, and soak in the exceptional sceneries of the Longjing tea village while enjoying a refreshing cup of tea. Naturally, a visit to the exterior of Alibaba’s HQ is included, providing a chance to uncover the technology that powers the firm’s successful shopping mall. All essentials like private guide, driver, lunch, round-trip train pass, Shanghai hotel transfer service, entrance fees, etc, come bundled.

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