Highlights / General details
Hangzhou is the capitol of Zhejiang Province in China and lies about 118 miles southwest of Shanghai. The city is known for its hillside tea plantations, history, leisure activities and natural beauty that has appealed to painters, writers and poets for over 1500 years. In fact, one of the most enchanting features of Hangzhou is West Lake, a fresh water lagoon that ranges about three square miles (nine miles in circumference). The entire lake area is comprised of three man-made islands and a causeway that divides the waterway into five lakes.
Inclusion
Pick-up and drop-off service for hotels in downtown.
Local English-speaking tour guide for pick-up & drop-off.
Sightseeing program as indicated in the itinerary.
Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
Parking/Toll fee wherever applicable.
Lunch.
Exclusion
Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc.; Gratuities to the tour guide and driver.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily; Pick up between 8:00-9:00am.
Duration
Approximately 8-9 hours.
Location
Our tour guide and driver will pick up at your Hangzhou downtown hotel between 8:00am-9:00am.
Exclusion
Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc.; Gratuities to the tour guide and driver.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily; Pick up between 8:00-9:00am.
Duration
Approximately 8-9 hours.
Location
Our tour guide and driver will pick up at your Hangzhou downtown hotel between 8:00am-9:00am.
Itinerary
The first stop is Lingyin Temple. As the most magnificent Buddhist temple in Southeast China, Ling Yin Temple also boasts hundreds of ancient Buddhist rock carvings of the Peak Flown from afar. (Sightseeing for approximately 1.5 hours)
Then, you will enjoy the view of villages surrounded by tea fields and streams at Sipping Dragon Well green tea hours as local people do. (Sightseeing for approximately 1 hour)
At approximately 12:30pm, you will have a traditional Chinese lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will relax in a fascination boat cruise on the charming West Lake. (Sightseeing for approximately 1 hour)
Looking at fish, admiring flowers, touching trees, and listening to birds chirping in the Golden Carp Pond Garden, you'll find you are so close to nature by looking up at the sky, looking down at reflections in water. (Sightseeing for approximately 30 minutes)
Around 5:00pm, you will come back to your hotel lobby.
Policies
Tour requires a minimum of 2 people to operate.
Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.
**All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation**