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Email:info@tripstoshanghai.com
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The Grand Canal, also known as the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, is the earliest and the longest artificial river in the world. The Grand Canal Hangzhou is definitely one of the best place to have a glimpse of the world-famous waterway. Book this Half Day Hangzhou Grand Canal Tour to take a boat cruise on the grand canal,visit the Gongchenqiao,Grand Canal Museum,learn how to make local handcrafts to experience the ancient culture.
Duration: 5 - 6 Hours
Attractions(Cities):
Grand Canal, Gongchen Bridge, Grand Canal Museum, Making Local Handcrafts
Pick-up point:
Your hotel in Hangzhou Downtown, Hangzhou Xiaoshan international airport,hangzhou railway station around 9:00 am.
Finishing point:
Your hotel in Hangzhou Downtown, Hangzhou Xiaoshan international airport,hangzhou railway station around 9:00 am.
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash,Wire,Paypal,WesternUnion,Wechat,Alipay
Available: Daily
Overview: There are two wonders in China one is the Great Wall and the other is the Grand Canal. For its size and grandeur the Grand Canal has always been regarded as the pride of the Chinese people and as a symbol of Chinese cultural achievement. As the earliest, greatest and longest artificial river in the world, the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal is of greatest historical and cultural importance.
Our Hangzhou private tour guide will pick up at the hotel lobby (Exit of train station, airport) holding with a welcome signal "Hangzhou Private Tour".
Our Pick up sign" Hangzhou Private Tour"
Firstly, you will visit the Gongchen Bridge. The bridge is the highest and longest stone arch bridge among ancient bridges in Hangzhou. In Chinese “Gong” literally means meeting and “Chen” refers to the place where emperors live. Hence, Gongchen Bridge was a symbol of welcome and respect for the king. It is the end point of the Grand Canal as well as the transport hub in Hangzhou Section of Grand Canal.
Next, move on to Grand Canal Museum, you will know more about the history of Beijing- Hangzhou Grand Canal. The museum covers an area of 42,910 square meters, displaying the development of the Grand Canal. The construction itself is in traditional style. The buildings unfold around the Canal Culture Square as a fan, combining with the flat and slope design, adopting Chinese ancient traditional architecture patterns in the detailed aspect.
Your lunch will be arranged at the local restaurant popular with the local people to stay away from the tourists' meals.
After lunch, taking part in Making local handcrafts, drawing the Fans or making oil Paper umbrella. The hall represents the original style of workshop in Republic of China period. Based on characteristics of traditional handicrafts, it provides unique scene of the workshop and image-text interpretation all through the visiting routes. The visitors will feel as if they were on the scene of historic site while studying and learning Chinese characteristic traditional handicrafts and non-heritage culture.
After that, our guide will help you to Take the water bus to Wulin Wharf. Along the road, you can enjoy the beautiful view of Grand Canal, to see the man-made wonders. Chatting with our local guide, listen some interesting stories happened in Hangzhou.
After the tour, back to hotel or explore the city on your own.
How Our Teams Serve you at China Private Tour
1-on-1 Travel Consultant
Our travel consultants have been working in local tourism for years, they are professional, experienced and responsible sharing our wealth of knowledge to plan your trip. They will formulate customized tour plan based on your travel interests, time, and budget as well as providing professional suggestions. Beside, they will keep in contact with you during your entire tour in China, continually checking if everything is going well as planned.
Excellent Local Guides
All of our tour guides are certificated and experienced. They are local experts with detailed knowledge about attractions, history, culture but also prepared to talk frankly about whatever topic interests you. They know the best places to visit, can give you advice on restaurants that serve great local food, the best places to shop, or theaters for the best shows in town. They’ll show you more about the history, culture, customs and authentic local life.
Private Car and Driver
We ensure that all of the vehicles that we use are air-conditioned, non-smoking, clean and well-maintained.(Not over 4 years). Our drivers are are local, polite, friendly and helpful with over 10-year drive experience. All kinds of vehicle are offered, and yours depends on the size of your group. Usually, we offer sedan cars, SUVs, business vans (MPV) and different types of buses, all with extra space for your luggage.
Meals & Dining
If the meals are included in the itinerary. We will take you to the best local restaurants and help you order dishes according to your preference on spot to guarantee that the food is freash not pre-cooked. Some meals excluded in your itinerary as you like, your private guide will be still delighted to give you some suggestions and take you to the local featured restaurants every week based on the online reviews of customers. We have a large selection of different restaurants which cater to the specifications of our customers, and are available to provide various options, such as vegetarian, Muslim, Chinese, Western, Jewish, and Indian restaurants.
Price Per Person in US Dollars
Duration：6 - 8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：The hangzhou Westlake(including a boat cruise), Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond, Guo Garden, Drangon Well Tea Plantation, Bamboo lined path at Yunqi, Qinghefang Ancient Street
Tour Style：Accompanied by your private knowledgeable guide over 5+ years guiding experience and skillful driver over 10+ years driving experience, explore the best of Hangzhou on a full-day tour. Take a boat ride on West Lake to stay away from the crowds. the placid waters of which have been immortalized throughout history in literature and poetry. Experience a Chinese tea ceremony at Longjing Green Tea Plantation; walk through the Bamboo lined path at Yunqi to fully experience the serenity and beautiful nature of Hangzhou.
Duration：6 - 8 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：The hangzhou Westlake(including the boat cruise), Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond, Lingyin Temple and Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Anmanfayun Village, The Song Dynasty Imperial Street
Tour Style：This comprehensive Skip-The-Line full day tour of Hangzhou is perfect for you. Take a boat ride around the UNESCO-listed West Lake, view elegant landscapes at Fish Viewing at Flower Park, visit the secluded Zen monastery of Lingyin Temple, sip tea at Meijiawu Tea Vollage and stroll Song Dynasty Imperial Street. This guided tour lets you skip those queues and head straight into each scenic spot, which make your trip hassel-free and time well spent.
Duration：12 Hours
Attractions(Cities)：The hangzhou Westlake(including a boat cruise), Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Qinghefang Street, Impression WestLake Show
Tour Style：Discover the famous Paradise City Hangzhou on a fully customized sightseeing day trip from Shanghai by bullet train. Accompanied by your private guide, stroll around Flower Harbor Park and take a relaxing boat on the West Lake. Visit the famous Lingyin temple; See the traditional Meijiawu tea mountain; wonder along the old Hefang Street and enjoy the magnificent Impression Westlake show. Local lunch and dinner, tea tasting at Meijiawu, round trip bullet train tickets, private guide and private vehicle service are inclusive.
Duration：10 hours
Attractions(Cities)：West Lake(Private rowing boat cruise), Guo's Villa, Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Cheng Huang Pavilion
Tour Style：Independent travelers will love the flexibility of this private door to door day tour. This is the ideal tour for travelers with limited time in Hangzhou. Take the stress out of booking train tickets from Shanghai to Hangzhou and planning an itinerary by having everything arranged for you. Accompanied by your knowledgeable guide over 5+ years guiding experience and skillful driver over 10+ years driving experience, you'll immerse yourself in its world renowned natural, historical and cultural features.
Duration：2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities)：The West Lake(including boat cruise on the lake),Guo Garden,China National Tea Museum,Dragon Well Tea Plantation (Meijiawu Tea Village),Leifeng Pagoda,The Song Dynasty Imperial Street,Six Harmonies pagoda, Fish Viewing Flower Pond,Lingyin Temple, etc
Tour Style：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's top attractions in two days. You'll enjoy boat ride on West Lake (Landmark of Hangzhou), Guo Garden, Leifeng Pagoda, etc. On the second day, explore Lingyin Temple, Longjing Tea Plantation (Best Green Tea & China national tea), Bamboo Forest & Ancient street. Take your VIP seat for the Impression West Lake Show.
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