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Private Day Tour: Remarkable journey of serenity and beauty of nature in Hangzhou
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Stop At: West Lake (Xi Hu), West Lake Scenic, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
Meet your private guide upon pickup at Hangzhou Railway Station or your hotel lobby in downtown Hangzhou and set out on a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of an air-conditioned private vehicle. Let your your guide know your interests of any particular attractions so the commentary and itinerary can be customized accordingly. This one day tour in Hangzhou includes the following activities and attractions:
West Lake: West Lake has influenced not only poets and painters throughout Chinese history for its natural beauty and historical relics but also has been one of the most important sources of inspiration for Chinese garden designers. It was awarded as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 because it reflects "an ideal fusion of humans and nature." Take a private rowing boat cruise at your own expense to get away from the bustling crowd and to fully experience the serenity and beautiful nature of West Lake.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Guo's Garden, No.28 Yanggong, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310007 China
Next visit Guo's Villa, Considered to be the best existing traditional private garden in Hangzhou and a great place to relax and revel in the beauty of Song-era tea houses and pavilions. Only local people come to this garden to enjoy their leisure time. The villa not only provides you with a better understanding on this Asian "leisure capital" but also an idea place for photography.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Longjing tea fields, Longjing tea village, Hangzhou China
Continue to Longjing Green Tea Plantation and Village (Meijiawu), the origin of the most famous variety of green tea, Longjing, in china with beautiful natural scenery (There are many tea houses in the village and you will have a chance to sample local tea). Interestingly, at a local tea grower's tea house, you could learn how to prepare local delicacies if you are interested. Learn to cook beggar's Chicken, Westlake carp fish in vinegar source, lotus roots, bamboo shoot and many other fresh vegetables. If you don’t wish to cook, just sit back and their flavors.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort, Meiwu Road, Yunxi Dock, Wuyun Mountain, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
Later, explore bamboo lined path at Yunqi. The serene Bamboo-lined Path in Yunqi is a 1km (0.6 mi) stone-paved path that cuts through dense bamboo forest all the way to Yunqi Valley, which is an ideal and quiet place to get away from the crowds for leisure stroll to enjoy lush green bamboo groves towering over you and with murmuring stream running alongside the path.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hefang Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310002 China
Your final stop is Qinghefang Old Street, a good place to experience the lifestyle of Old Hangzhou since it is the epitome of historic Hangzhou. It is also a great place for shopping, food, and sightseeing. You could see well-preserved old buildings, explore interesting boutiques, and shop for unique souvenirs. When the tour is concluded, we will drop you off at Hangzhou Train Station or your hotel in Hangzhou.
Duration: 1 hour
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: West Lake (Xi Hu), West Lake Scenic, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
Meet your private guide upon pickup at Hangzhou Railway Station or your hotel lobby in downtown Hangzhou and set out on a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of an air-conditioned private vehicle. Let your your guide know your interests of any particular attractions so the commentary and itinerary can be customized accordingly. This one day tour in Hangzhou includes the following activities and attractions:
West Lake: West Lake has influenced not only poets and painters throughout Chinese history for its natural beauty and historical relics but also has been one of the most important sources of inspiration for Chinese garden designers. It was awarded as an UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011 because it reflects "an ideal fusion of humans and nature." Take a private rowing boat cruise at your own expense to get away from the bustling crowd and to fully experience the serenity and beautiful nature of West Lake.
Duration: 1 hour 20 minutes
Stop At: Guo's Garden, No.28 Yanggong, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310007 China
Next visit Guo's Villa, Considered to be the best existing traditional private garden in Hangzhou and a great place to relax and revel in the beauty of Song-era tea houses and pavilions. Only local people come to this garden to enjoy their leisure time. The villa not only provides you with a better understanding on this Asian "leisure capital" but also an idea place for photography.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Longjing tea fields, Longjing tea village, Hangzhou China
Continue to Longjing Green Tea Plantation and Village (Meijiawu), the origin of the most famous variety of green tea, Longjing, in china with beautiful natural scenery (There are many tea houses in the village and you will have a chance to sample local tea). Interestingly, at a local tea grower's tea house, you could learn how to prepare local delicacies if you are interested. Learn to cook beggar's Chicken, Westlake carp fish in vinegar source, lotus roots, bamboo shoot and many other fresh vegetables. If you don’t wish to cook, just sit back and their flavors.
Duration: 40 minutes
Stop At: Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort, Meiwu Road, Yunxi Dock, Wuyun Mountain, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
Later, explore bamboo lined path at Yunqi. The serene Bamboo-lined Path in Yunqi is a 1km (0.6 mi) stone-paved path that cuts through dense bamboo forest all the way to Yunqi Valley, which is an ideal and quiet place to get away from the crowds for leisure stroll to enjoy lush green bamboo groves towering over you and with murmuring stream running alongside the path.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hefang Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310002 China
Your final stop is Qinghefang Old Street, a good place to experience the lifestyle of Old Hangzhou since it is the epitome of historic Hangzhou. It is also a great place for shopping, food, and sightseeing. You could see well-preserved old buildings, explore interesting boutiques, and shop for unique souvenirs. When the tour is concluded, we will drop you off at Hangzhou Train Station or your hotel in Hangzhou.
Duration: 1 hour
Included
- Hotel and railway station pickup and drop-off in Hangzhou downtown
- Bottled water
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
- Private city transfer
- Entry/Admission - Guo's Garden
- Entry/Admission - Longjing tea fields
- Entry/Admission - Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort
Not included
- Optional activities
- Lunch
- Personal expense
- Gratuities
Additional
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- 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
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cultural
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