Private Hangzhou City Tour

In the morning at 9:00 a.m. meet your guide in your hotel lobby and transfer to visit the West Lake. Take a tour on the lake by boat and visit the Red Carp Pond. The lake and its surroundings have all the elements of a traditional Chinese garden but on a grand scale. The natural setting of strangely shaped peaks, serene forests and springs, dense foliage and a myriad of blossoms especially in springtime is enhanced by a treasury of sculptures and architectural features. Later you will go to visit Lingyin Temple, located at the north-west of the West Lake at Hangzhou, Lingyin Temple is one of the oldest and most significant ancient Buddhist temple of China. As the largest of several temples in Hangzhou's Wulin Mountains, with its the long history and charming scenery, Lingyin Temple attracts thousands of visitors and Buddhist faithful every day. Then visit the Feilai Peak, which stands in front of the Ling Yin Temple. There are many legends about the peak’s name. One of the most popular legends goes that an Indian monk once came to the valley, was very surprised to see the shape of the peak was very similar to one in India, and also that kind of peak is rarely seen in China. He therefore insisted that the peak was flown over to china from India. To fortify his statement, he said, there were two monkeys in one cave of the mountain. When the two monkeys finally were found, the Feilai (flown over )peak’s name was created.

Lunch in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon visit to the Longjing Tea Garden. Then visit to the former residence of Huxueyan. Next you will visit Hefang street and have a nice visit in Huqingyu Pharmacy, where you can see how a traditional Chinese Pharmacy like.It was founded in 1874 by Hu Xueyan. It’s in Hangzhou’s historical cultural street Qinghefang. And it’s the best preserved late Qing industrial and commercial type ancient buildings and model of Huizhou architectural style.

Finally you will go up to the City God Pavilion and enjoy a bird-eye view of the entire city of Hangzhou.

Transfer back to your hotel.