Overview
Discover the “Heavenly City” on earth Hangzhou on this full day exclusive private tour. Visit the beautiful West Lake, appreciate natural charm at Yunxi Bamboo Forest, amazing stone grottoes at Feilai Peak and the peaceful tea village and ancient garden house at Former Residence of Xueyan Hu. Enjoy flexible itinerary, travel with your expert guide to have great learning about the local life, history and culture.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Tasty local lunch
- West lake boat cruise ( If tour with Lake Cruise option is booked)
- Experienced driver with air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fee to Feilai Feng, Former residence of Xueyan Hu and Bamboo forest
- Great local guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
Your local great guide and the driver will pick up at your Hangzhou hotel (train station if you travel by train). First visit the UNSECO site at West Lake, the iconic site in Hangzhou. Enjoy the leisure explore around the shore of the lake, visit top 10 sites include viewing finish at Flower harbor, Lotus Park, Spring Dawn at Su causeway, take in the wonderful scenery of water and mountains while listening the interesting local folklores from your guide. If you book the cruise option, you will enjoy a relaxing boat cruise to the middle Island on the lake, have nice view of the famous Leifeng pagoda and the well-known scenery “Three Pagodas Mirroring the Moon” that was printed on the Chinese one Yuan note.
Stop 2
Next head to Feilai Peak, one of the famous hills along the northern part of the lake, here you will see the famous stone buddha grottoes caved along the lime stone mountains, marvel at more than 300 different carvings from 1000 years ago, appreciate the amazing craftsmanship from the old days, see the largest stone “ Happy Buddha” along with other wonderful sites.
Stop 3
Continue the tour to the local dragon well green tea village, where the famous green tea is planted and produced. Follow your guide to enjoy a fresh walk along the lush green tea plantation and fields, take in the beautiful and tranquil countryside scenery. Learn how to pick the tea leaves and other knowledge related to the tea culture and drinking. Take a break and savor a delightful lunch, sip the authentical green tea. Your guide will recommend you the dishes based on your own dietary requests.
Stop 4
After lunch, follow your guide and begin your afternoon tour with the pleasant walk through the Yunxi Bamboo scenic spot and have a fun and easy hiking along the paved road lined with oasis of bamboo and lush green. Enjoy the picturesque scenery along the way and feel the charming sound of the nature.
Stop 5
Then head to Former Residence at Xueyan Hu, a luxury private garden house built by one of the wealthiest merchant in the Qing dynasty, walk through different areas and get to learn the interesting history and culture from your guide, appreciate the beautiful traditional architecture designed with classic rockeries, ponds , stone bridges. After the great tour you will be dropped off at your Hangzhou hotel or other downtown area as per your request.
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately