Hangzhou Trip Overview
Turn your Hangzhou short layover or transit into a memorable experience by taking this fully private layover tour. Choose to visit some of the city’s amazing sites such as USESCO West Lake, famed green tea plantation, impressive mountain grottoes and Buddhist temple or ancient street. In addition, experience the authentical local food and taste the well-known green tea. Great guide, private door to door transfer, one tasty meal lunch or dinner are all included.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 8 hours
Starts: Hangzhou, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Turn your Hangzhou short layover or transit into a memorable experience by taking this fully private layover tour. Choose to visit some of the city’s amazing sites such as USESCO West Lake, famed green tea plantation, impressive mountain grottoes and Buddhist temple or ancient street. In addition, experience the authentical local food and taste the well-known green tea. Great guide, private door to door transfer, one tasty meal lunch or dinner are all included.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: West Lake (Xi Hu), West Lake Scenic, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
Upon arrival, your local friendly guide and the driver will greet you at the airport with your name sign, hop on to the comfortable and air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the ride to the city. Following is the recommend itinerary, be sure to let your guide know if you want to customized your own. First, visit the famous and UNSECO site at West Lake, here appreciate the beautiful scenery, see some of the top 10 sites along the shore such as Lotus Park, Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor, see Leifeng Pagoda and learning the interesting local folklores from your guide. You could also choose the relaxing boat cruise to the island or a fun gonadal ride along to fully appreciate the beauty and tranquility of the area.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Longjing tea fields, Longjing tea village, Hangzhou China
Next, drive to local dragon well green tea village, where the famous green tea is planted and produced. Follow your guide to enjoy a fresh walk along the lush green tea plantation and fields, take in the beautiful and peaceful countryside scenery. learn how to pick the tea leaves and other knowledge related to the tea culture and drinking. Take a break and savor a delightful lunch or dinner, sip the authentical green tea. Your guide will recommend you the dishes based on your own dietary requests.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Fei Lai Feng, Lingxi South Road, Xihu Distict, Hangzhou 310000 China
Then head to Lingyin Scenic Spot area, a must visit site while in Hangzhou. Here you will see the amazing stone grottoes carved with more than 300 buddha statues from 1000 years ago. Check out some of the cool caves, see the largest happy buddha statues that welcome you. Pay the visit to the top 10 largest Buddhist Monastery Lingyin temples. Explore the impressive temple include “Hall of the Heavenly Kings”, Grand Hall, Medicine Hall etc. See the previous Buddha statue made from Camphor Trees, impressive mural wall at Guanyin Buddha and more. Get to learn the fascinating religious culture, custom and immerse yourself in the sound of nature.
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes
Stop At: QingHeFang, No.113 Gaoyin Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310000 China
Later, drive to Hefang ancient street, a lively local street with old traditional architecture, have fun check out various local arts, crafts, eateries, street vendors, you may also enjoy the souvenir shopping here. After the great tour, your guide will see you off at your Hangzhou hotel if you stay overnight or you will get transfer back to Hangzhou airport for your connecting flight.
Duration: 50 minutes
