Classic Hangzhou city day tour

5.0 (3 reviews) 6–9 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

Hangzhou is the paradise city in China, not only because of her natural beauty but the deep historic and culture importance.

A classic day tour will present you different elements, ranging from the natural beauty, historic site, celebrities, to the stunning countryside mostly covered by the green tea plantation. Have a meal in some real local restaurants with real local people is probably the best way for the quick access to Hangzhou too.

If you only have one day here, this classic city tour could be the best choice.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–9 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Taylor Made Hangzhou Wuzhen Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–14 years) · Adults (15–80 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: All Fees and Taxes
Included: Bottled water
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

West Lake (Xi Hu)

2 hours Admission included

As the only natural in China awarded as a UNESCO heritage, the West Lake attracts millions of people each year not only for her charismatic natural beauty but also the deep historic importance. Cruising over the lake, you will be presented most of her highlights.
Leifeng Pagoda

one hour Admission included

As an over 1000 years old buddhist pagoda towering over the lake side, it still serves as the best observatory for the whole lake as well as the city. Much to your surprise, the Buddha's hair was buried underneath!
Longjing tea fields

one hour

This is the country of Hangzhou but within the city, this is the only origin of the best Green Tea in China i.e. Longjing, this is the home of tens of thousands of tea farmers' home, this is the place you may see people are picking and drying tea leaves, probably you should join them!

Have a walk along the trail of the plantation or passing by the local tea village, having a cup of Longjing Tea at a local BNB family, you will see another side of Hangzhou's beauty.
Former residence of Xueyan Hu

one hour Admission included

The richest businessman's residence in China nearly 200 years ago, you will be amazed by the exquisite design and fancy interior decoration of the complex.
Southern Song Dynasty Guan Kiln Museum

one hour

This is an echo of Hangzhou's prime time, Emperors stayed in Hangzhou for over 151 years, emperors built their Forbidden city and many other properties nearby. This is the place where emperors making their own Celadon porcelain from the imperial Kiln. Located southern of the lake, the 800 years old Kiln and the jade-like porcelains are tell you a 800 years old story......

Celadon is also considered the best tea set for enjoying the local Longjing green tea.