Hangzhou Private Flexible Day Tour with West Lake Boat Cruise

5.0 (15 reviews) 6–8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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west lake — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

West lake area — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Enjoy this full day 8-hour private Hangzhou city sightseeing tour with a local expert guide. Spend some quality time visit the city’s top attractions inline with your own styles. Cruise around the UNESCO West Lake, one of the China’s famed natural wonders, appreciate the charming scenery along the lake. Visit the impressive stone Buddha Grottos in Fei Lai Peak, admire the Grand Lingyin Buddhist temple while visiting different sections of the area. Sample some famed green tea and freshly prepared home dish at the local tea farmer’s house while enjoying the amazing view of the green tea terrace and countryside scenery. Customizable itinerary catering to your own preferences, enjoy convenient and comfortable door to door transfer from Hangzhou hotel or Hangzhou Train Station.

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At a glance

Duration: 6–8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: Chinese, English
Operated by: Sunny Private Tours

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–7 years) · Adults (8–88 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local private driver with air-conditioned vehicle
Included: Downtown Hangzhou or Hangzhou Railway Station pick up and drop off
Included: 2x attraction tickets (Only " All Incluisve Private Tour" is booked)
Included: Boat cruise on the West Lake
Included: Local tasty lunch and tea tasting (If " All Inclusive Private Tour and Tour with Lunch is booked)
Included: Great local guide

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Food and drinks ( If "All Inclusive Private Tour " or " Tour with Lunch" is not booked)
Not included: Entrance fees ( If "All Inclusive Tour " is not booked)

Itinerary

Fei Lai Feng

50 min Admission not included

Your professional guide and driver will meet at your downtown Hangzhou hotel or railway station if you travel by train. Spend few mins to discuss with your guide the sites you are interested to visit. Since it is the private tour, the itinerary can be fully customized and totally flexible. Following is the suggested itinerary, be sure to let your guide know if you need make any changes. Typically, start the tour at Lingyin scenic area, visit the largest stone grottoes in southern China, walk along the caves while marvel at over 300 different sizes of exquisite stone carved buddha statues from thousand years ago.
Lingyin Temple

one hour Admission not included

Next, make your way to Lingyin Temple, one of the ten most famous Buddhist temple in China, visit different sections of the temple with grand architectures, admire the Four Heavenly Kings, Happy Buddha as well as other religious artifacts, learn about the locals go about their religious culture and custom.
Longjing tea fields

1 h 20 min

Then follow your guide to Longjing tea fields, known as the base for producing the famous Green tea in China ,immerse yourself in the tranquil countryside scenery and lush green tea terrace , learn how to pick the tea leaves and get great understand of the local tea culture. Take a break and savor a delightful lunch at the home-made restaurant, your guide will recommend you the dishes base on your dietary requests.
West Lake (Xi Hu)

2 hours Admission included

Continue your afternoon tour to UNESCO site- West Lake, enjoy a nice walk along the lotus park ,Su-causeway ,fish pond, gardens while learn the interesting history and folklores from your guide. Board the sightseeing boat and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the picturesque lake and get on to the Island to see Three Pools Mirroring the Moon , fully appreciate the amazing natural beauty of the whole area.
Hefang Street

one hour

Make a stop at Qing Dynasty old street , enjoy fun explore include the street food , arts, handicrafts, trinkets, you may also enjoy souvenir shopping with the assistance from you guide. Since this is a fully customized tour, If you have been to the above-suggested sites, please feel free to choose some of the following other sites :1) Amazing bird-eye view of the West Lake from Leifeng Pagoda or ChengHuang Pagoda from Wu Shan (Wu Hill);2) Local famous museums : China National Tea Museum, China Silk Museum, China Traditional Medicine Museum; 3) Former Residence of Huxueyan; 4)Yunqi Bamboo Forest; 4) Xixi Wet Land etc. After the wonderful tour you will be dropped off at your Hangzhou hotel or other places you prefer in the city center.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Qingke Huayuan Inn
Jinjiang Inn Hangzhou Hubin
Quanrui Business Hotel
Jindi Hotel
Railway Trade Guest House
Nuodingdun Holiday Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel Hangzhou Xintiandi
Pod Inn hangzhou Qianjiang Market
Lijun Hotel Apartment
Mercure Hangzhou Qianjiang
Xihu No.1 Apartment Hotel
Qiantang Jiangjing Apartment

and 1,324 more pickup points

Pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in downtown Hangzhou. Please advise your hotel information at time of booking . You could also be picked up and dropped off at Hangzhou east or Hangzhou railway station if you travel by train.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements if have at time of booking

Options

All Inclusive Tour

Great guide, car with driver, 2 selected attraction tickets, west lake boat cruise ticket, tasty lunch are all included.

Pickup included
Tour with Boat Cruise & Lunch

Great guide, driver with car, boat cruise, Hangzhou hotel, railway station pick up and drop off ,tasty lunch are included.

Pickup included
Tour with Boat Cruise Only

Tour with Cruise Only: Great guide, driver with car,boat cruise, Hangzhou hotel , railway station pick up and drop off are included.

Pickup included