Private Two Days Hangzhou Highlights Tour - Soul of Hangzhou

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Leifeng Pagoda — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Guo's villa — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

As one of seven ancient capitals in China, the rich history and the splendid culture endow Hangzhou with profoundness. Come with us to discover Hangzhou top attractions in limited time. Accompanied by your guide with over 5+ years guiding experience, on the first day, you'll enjoy boat ride on West Lake (Landmark of Hangzhou), Guo Garden, Leifeng Pagoda, etc. On the second day, explore Lingyin Temple (Oldest & biggest temple in southeastern China), Longjing Tea Plantation (Best Green Tea & China national tea), Bamboo Forest & Ancient street. You have the option to enjoy the Impression West Lake Show, which is a water night show, prepare for G20 Summit in 2016). To make your trip comfortable and easy, we provide FREE WI-FI, PHONE CHARGER, COLD DRINKS & UMBRELLA.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: China Private Tours

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–8 years) · Adults (9–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tea tasting at Tea Village
Included: Connect Seamlessly: Enjoy complimentary WiFi onboard to share your experiences in real-time.
Included: Unlimited Bottle of Water
Included: West Lake Boat Ride Fee
Included: Seamless Transfer: Elevating Your Experience with Hotel or Train Station Pickup and Drop-off Service
Included: Cozy Ride: Our AC car offers scenic views, ensuring comfort and spaciousness
Included: Entrance fees listed in the itinerary
Included: Bilingual Expert Guide: Personalized experience, tailored to you.

Not included

Not included: Lunch
Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Accommodation with breakfast

Itinerary

Day 1 · Hangzhou City Tour

West Lake (Xi Hu)

one hour

In the morning, pick you up at your hotel lobby in Hangzhou downtown or Hangzhou train station, you will find a welcome signage. Then you two days tour in Hangzhou start as below:

First, take a boat cruise on the Westlake. West Lake is the symbol of Hangzhou which lies on its banks and is a place of tranquility. The occasional pagoda and Chinese-style arched bridges add atmosphere to the tree-lined walkways, verdant islands and hills make West Lake a very special part of any China experience.
Stop 2

40 min

After that, visit Flower Pond (Huagang Park). Fish watching tour at the flower pond, this area now has been made into a 22 hectare (54 acre) park with many varieties of trees and flowers, featuring a peony garden which blooms in April and a goldfish pond which is the famous site for fish watching
Guo's Garden

45 min Admission included

Guo's Garden, it was completed in 1861, this elegant garden villa was built as a private retreat for a wealthy Qing Dynasty silk merchant. Guo's Villa is a fine example of Chinese aesthetics in which the manmade and natural blend in harmonious balance. The Villa opened to the public in 1991, after being restored.
National Tea Museum

one hour

After lunch, visit China National Tea Museum, it's the only museum themed with tea and tea culture in China mainland, so you can know about the culture and history of tea in China.
Leifeng Pagoda

1 h 5 min Admission included

Continue your visit to the Leifeng Pagoda, Leifeng Pagoda as an important cultural and historic attraction in the West Lake Scenic Area is quite familiar and well-known both in Chinese folk culture and Chinese literature history.

Drive back to your hotel.

Day 2 · Hangzhou City Tour

Lingyin Temple

2 hours Admission included

First visit Lingyin Temple: “Lingyin” commonly translated as "Temple of the Soul's Retreat" is one of the largest and wealthiest temples in China with the history of over 1600 years. It also is famous for its more than 470 stone carvings of Buddhist figures, which dated from the 10th to 14th centuries.
Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort

one hour Admission included

Later, move to Bamboo lined path at Yunqi: It’s an ideal and quiet place to get away from the crowds for leisure stroll to enjoy lush green bamboo groves towering over you.
Longjing tea fields

40 min

After lunch, move to the Meijiawu Tea Village where boasts the most important Dragon tea production basis. Here you are in an original natural environment, just relax your feelings and enjoy the special tea culture, taste the fragrant tea while appreciating the beautiful village scenery.
Pagoda of Six Harmonies

1 h 15 min Admission included

Next, visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda, a representative ancient pavilion-style tower in China. Liuhe Pagoda is one of the best places to view the splendid Qiantang River Tide because of the height advantage and special location.
Hefang Street

one hour

The last stop is Song Dynasty Imperial Street: The street is lined with snack bars that offer local delicacies and shops that sell antiques, embroidered items and silks among others.

Drive you to your hotel or Hangzhou train station and you tour ends.

Meeting point and pickup

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

Pickup points

Berkesy Residence Hangzhou Guozhan
Hangzhou Ouyamei International Hotel
Hanting Youjia Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Broken Bridge)
The Toffee Hotel (Hangzhou Wulinmen)
Zhelv Mingting Shunchang Hotel
Zhongshang Hotel
Huashengda Radisson Plaza Hotel
Veegle By Landison (Hangzhou Binjiang)
York Hangzhou Xixing South Station
Crystal Orange Hotel (Hangzhou Wulin Square Metro Station)
Binjiang Scholars Hotel
Atour Hotel (Hangzhou West Lake Wulin Square Jianguo North Road)

and 1,271 more pickup points

Pickup & drop-off service is arranged at your Hangzhou downtown hotel or Hangzhou train station.

Using your ticket

The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions
Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
TRAVEL TIP: Tips are recommended. It is useful to carry small notes with you at all times. If you are unsure who, or how much to tip, please do not hesitate to ask your tour guide for guidance

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

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please provide round-trip train itinerary in "special requirement" block if pickup from Hangzhou Train Station is required