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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: 12 hours
Attractions(Cities):
West Lake(Boat Cruise), Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Cheng Huang Pavilion
Pick-up point:
Hangzhou Train Station, Your hotel in Shanghai downtown
Finishing point:
Hangzhou Train Station, Your hotel in Shanghai downtown
Tour Customizable:
Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry)
Payment Types:
Cash, Wire, Paypal, WesternUnion, Alipay, Wechat
Available: Daily
NOTES:
1) Elevate your experience with our exclusive services! Not only do we provide morning pick-up services from your Shanghai hotel to the train station, but we also offer convenient afternoon drop-off services from the train station back to your hotel. Please ask for this service if you need.
2) Enjoy the luxury of seamless travel! Let us take care of your round-trip train tickets through our efficient online booking system. Once your reservation is confirmed, we'll send you the booking number. With this number and your passport, enjoy the privilege of priority access at the train station, ensuring a smooth and stylish travel experience.
Embark on a captivating one-day journey in Hangzhou with the convenience of our pick-up service at the train station. Look for our guide and driver displaying the distinctive "Your Way Holiday" welcome sign, signaling the beginning of your immersive exploration. The itinerary unfolds as follows:
Your Hangzhou adventure commences with a serene boat cruise on West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site renowned for its natural beauty and cultural significance. Accompanied by our knowledgeable guide, you'll navigate the picturesque waters, surrounded by lush landscapes and iconic pagodas. Learn about the historical tales and cultural anecdotes associated with West Lake, gaining a deeper appreciation for its role in Chinese literature and art.
Your journey continues to Lingyin Temple, one of China's most celebrated Buddhist temples nestled amid lush surroundings. Accompanied by our guide, unravel the spiritual significance of this ancient temple, dating back to the 4th century. Explore the intricate carvings, serene halls, and sacred artifacts, as our guide provides a window into the rich tapestry of Chinese Buddhism and cultural traditions.
Savor an authentic Chinese lunch at a carefully selected local eatery, curated to showcase the diverse flavors of Hangzhou cuisine. Your guide will assist you in navigating the menu, ensuring a delightful culinary experience that complements the cultural richness of your day.
Lunch at the local Tea Farmer's House to try the local delicacies
Lunch at the local Tea Farmer's House to try the local delicacies
Following lunch, the tour takes you to Meijiawu Tea Plantation, where you'll immerse yourself in the art and culture of traditional Chinese tea. Our guide will navigate you through the tea-making process, from cultivation to brewing. Experience a tea tasting session, gaining insights into the nuances of tea varieties and the cultural significance of tea in Chinese history.
Continue your exploration with a visit to Cheng Huang Pavilion, a historical site that offers panoramic views of Hangzhou's landscape. Your guide will share stories about the pavilion's architectural heritage and its role in the city's history. Capture breathtaking views of Hangzhou and learn about the cultural context that has shaped Cheng Huang Pavilion over the centuries.
As the day unfolds, our guide and driver will accompany you back to the train station, ensuring a seamless and comfortable conclusion to your Hangzhou experience. Relish the memories of a day filled with natural beauty, cultural insights, authentic cuisine, and the personalized touch of "Your Way Holiday."
We provide off the beaten track Hangzhou activities as below to enhance your tour experience. You can choose some of them to customize the above tour. Or if time permits, you can add one or two of them in the above itinerary (Only additional entrance fee required. And some are free charge of entrance fee).
Blind Date Culture at Wangsong Campus Free Charge
Feeling the local dating culture at Wansong Academy where the locals take part in the blind date fair "Chinese Matchmarking Day".Here attracted over thousands of young singles and their parents. ( Available on each Saturday morning)
Westlake Sunset Watching at Chenghuang Pavilion Entrance Fee: 40RMB per person
Follow our guide to climb up to the Cheng Huang Pavilion where is the one of the best locations for admiring and photographing the sunset on Westlake.
Local Wet Market Visting Free Charge
Do you want know more about local life? Come with our guide to visit the local wet market. To most locals, wet market is a destination for freshest produce while it is a must-see attraction for a cultural experience to tourists.
Local Family Visiting Free Charge
If you are interested in local culture and life style, we can arrange local famliy visting to sip famous Longjing tea, learn how to cook local food as well as taste Hangzhou cuisine. Local residents will invite you warmly to experience Hang-style life.
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:Embark on an enchanting Hangzhou journey with our seasoned expert and a skilled driver. Glide gracefully across West Lake's tranquil waters, escaping crowds for an intimate boat ride. Immerse in Chinese traditions with a mesmerizing tea ceremony at Longjing Green Tea Plantation. Wander the Bamboo-lined path at Yunqi, savoring Hangzhou's serene beauty. Our expert guide shares captivating tales of history, complemented by a skillful driver navigating effortlessly. Indulge in a day of discovery, each corner revealing Hangzhou's captivating allure, leaving you with cherished memories.
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:Embark on a hassle-free and time-efficient exploration of Hangzhou with our comprehensive Skip-The-Line full-day tour. Cruise around the UNESCO-listed West Lake on a boat, marvel at the scenic beauty of Fish Viewing at Flower Park, explore the tranquil Zen monastery of Lingyin Temple, indulge in a tea-sipping experience at Meijiawu Tea Village, and wander through the historical Song Dynasty Imperial Street. Our guided tour ensures you skip the queues, allowing you to seamlessly access each scenic spot. Make the most of your time with a well-organized itinerary, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable journey through the captivating sights of Hangzhou.
Duration:6-8 hours
Attractions(Cities):Boat Ride on West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda, Meijiawu Longjing Tea Village, Bamboo Lined Path at Yunqi, Yue Temple
Tour Style:Do you recall the tales your grandparents shared about Hangzhou? Stories like "The Butterfly Lovers," "Legend of the White Snake" and "Yue Fei's Loyalty to His Country". These narratives carry profound emotional memories, resonating deeply with Chinese and overseas Chinese alike. Our one-day Hangzhou tour is thoughtfully tailored for Asian visitors and overseas Chinese, celebrating these shared cultural sentiments. Guided by our bilingual expert with a profound historical and cultural background, this journey brings these tales to life against the backdrop of breathtaking landscapes. Experience a serene West Lake boat ride, a poignant visit to the Leifeng Pagoda, an enchanting exploration of the Longjing tea village, a soul-enriching journey to Yuewang Temple, and a tranquil escape to the Bamboo Forest. It's an ode to history, a celebration of the senses, and an invitation to wholeheartedly embrace the enchantment of Hangzhou's spirit.
Duration:10+ Hours
Attractions(Cities):The hangzhou Westlake(including a boat cruise), Guo's Garden, Meijiawu Tea Plantation, Bamboo Lined Path At Yunqi, 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:2 Days, 1 Night
Attractions(Cities):The West Lake(including boat cruise on the lake), Fish Viewing Flower Pond, Guo Garden, Lingyin Temple & Peak Flying from afar, Dragon Well Tea Plantation (Meijiawu Tea Village), Bamboo lined path at Yunqi, etc
Tour Style:Embark on a captivating two-day journey with "Your Way Holiday" to uncover the heart of Hangzhou's cultural and culinary heritage. Our expert guides lead you through iconic landmarks, bustling markets, and serene gardens, providing immersive insights into the city's rich history. From the tranquil beauty of West Lake to the vibrant energy of local markets, each day is curated for an unforgettable experience. Indulge in authentic local cuisine, explore ancient streets, and witness the mesmerizing blend of tradition and modernity. With seamless transportation and expert guidance, savor the best of Hangzhou with our personalized touch.
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I highly recommend China Private Tour if you plan to travel to Hangzhou.Our tour guide David was knowledgable,friendly,accommodating, fun and spoke VERY fluent English. We booked the Skip line hangzhou highlights tour recommended by the team since we only had a short day from Shanghai. And it was right. All arrangements for our trip were superb! Thank you so much!
A wonderful day tour to Hangzhou with our guide who had very good command of English. We were picked up at our hotel in Shanghai and dropped off at the Shanghai train station.The first calss seat on the fast train from Shanghai to Hangzhou was quiet, spacious,with clean modern rest rooms and attendant services!!!David was very knowledgeable of the places we visited,the lingyin temple,westlake,tea village...He knew A LOT of the histories and stories in the city. It was a weekend trip, and we were so happy that David could help us skip the line when he brought the entrance tickets for us,saving us a lot of time. The lunch at a local tea farmer's place was SUPER! We talked to the farmers with David's translation which was really cool. It was a great chance to know more about the city, the people here. At last, we were really thankful to Bonnie from Shanghai private tour,she called us during the tour to check if everything was good during the tour. We do highly recommend David and Shanghai Private tour! We will come back!!!
Could not imagine visiting the westlake with a private boat cruise without this guided experience during Chinese New Year. Nancy was an amazing guide, leading us expertly through historic and beautiful Hangzhou. She was engaging, kind and incredibly knowledgeable about not just the the sites that we were visiting, but also about all aspects of Hangzhou and provided wonderful lessons that helped us better understand and appreciate our visit to Hangzhou. Would highly, highly recommend this tour. Fantastic experience.
The skip the line bit of this tour is well worth it. I visited in February which is a quiet time of the year but the area was still heaving. The planning of the pickup/drop offs was extraordinary, no waiting, as soon as we left the train stations there was a car waiting saving us a lot of time. The first class seating on the high speed train was fantasic with spacious!!!On this short day, We were able to see all the hangzhou highlights the Lingyin temple, tea plantations, west lake and hefang street...at a very leisure way.
We had a delicious lunch at the Longjing tea village where the food taste home-cooked & was prepared using fresh produce from nearby farms.
Our tour guide David's personality and knowledge made it even more memorable. David also is extremely well travelled, having visited the United States several times as well as other parts of the globe. He was a delight to be with. Do highly recommend this hangzhou tour if you have extra days in Shanghai.
This was our second booking with China Private Tour and it retained the high standards of quality & fun that we have come to expect. Everything about this tour was excellent. The train ride there from Shanghai was fast & comfortable with the first class seating, Hangzhou itself was beautiful & culturally rich, and Bonnie was a fabulous guide.She is so knowledgeable, so funny (I will miss her sense of humour), her story telling skills were amazing. The boat trip on Westlake was enjoyable, gave a lay of the land, and the temple tour was a very interesting site. the lunch at the farmer restaurant was really tasty, and I thought the tea plantation information informative and interesting as well (we are tea fanatics). And definitely worth the skip the line since it's a weekend trip. If you're visiting the Shanghai area and want a day you'll remember, I highly recommend this tour.