4-Day Hangzhou Private Tour: West Lake and Longjing Tea Plantation

Day 1 · Hangzhou

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   West Lake (Xi Hu)

   one hour

   After your arrival at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport, a private vehicle will take you to the Zhongshan Hotel for check-in. After dinner at a local restaurant, your private guide will brief you on your activities for the upcoming days, and enjoy an orientation walk to the West Lake, which is within walking distance from your hotel.

   Please note: If requiring pickup from a location other than the airport, please inform customer service (contact information will be provided on your confirmation voucher). Pickup time is contingent on passenger arrival – please advise specific pickup time at the time of booking.

Overnight in Zhongshan International Hotel

Day 2 · Hangzhou

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   West Lake (Xi Hu)

   4 hours

   West Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes in China, and today you will experience this beauty both on foot and on board a small boat. First, enjoy the serene lake, its charming gardens and the surrounding hills as you follow your guide on a walk. Discover China’s national treasures in the ancient buildings, stone caves and engraved tablets littered around the lake.

   Then head out on a boat ride to see more sights. The cruise will take approximately one hour and end at the Flower Harbor, where you can watch and feed the goldfish swimming in the pond! Flower Harbor is renowned for its large variety of flowers, especially peonies. Take in the colorful sights and wonderful scents of the many gardens.

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   QingHeFang

   2 hours

   After lunch, your guide will lead you on a walking tour of Hangzhou’s Qinghefang Ancient Street. With buildings built in the architectural style of the Song Dynasty, it is one of the most well-preserved ancient streets in Hangzhou. The street is lined with shops, restaurants, alleyways and courtyards that represent the rich cultural heritage of Hangzhou.

Overnight in Zhongshan International Hotel

Day 3 · Hangzhou

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   Longjing tea fields

   3 hours Admission included

   Hangzhou is considered the tea capital of China, so a visit to the city just isn’t complete without a trip to the Longjing Tea Plantation. First visit a local farmer’s home, where you will see how the famed Longjing tea (a high-quality green tea) is cultivated. You can also try a sample of newly harvested tea to see for yourself why it is so renowned.

   Next, follow your guide on a walk through the plantation and see firsthand the process of farming tea trees and picking tea leaves. Hike up the mountain for about an hour to reach a bamboo forest, where you’ll enjoy the dense bamboo groves, remarkable pavilions and beautiful garden scenery. Relax here for a bit and enjoy the serene natural environment around you

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   Xixi Wetland Park

   2 hours

   Afterwards, we will visit to the Xixi Wetland. Xixi is a lush wetland that covers about 10 square kilometers. Xixi National Wetland Park is nicknamed "wetland paradise." Once populated by fishmen and farmers, the wetland dates back 1,800 years to the Han Dynasty.

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   Pagoda of Six Harmonies

   one hour Admission included

   The last stop today is one of China’s incredible architectural masterpieces – the Six Harmonies Pagoda (Liuhe Pagoda). This seven-story wood-and-brick building was built during the Southern Song Dynasty. As you walk up the pagoda, look up at the ceilings of each story to see the intricate carvings and paintings of various figures, including animals, flowers and birds. When you reach the top, you will be afforded with spectacular views of the Qiantang River.

Overnight in Zhongshan International Hotel

Day 4 · Hangzhou

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   Hangzhou

   one hour

   Hotel breakfast.Free until being transferred to the airport.