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 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
- Private experienced driver with air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance fees to Bamboo forest, Former residence of Xueyan Hu
- Tasty local lunch( If Private Tour with Lunch option booked)
- Great local guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Pay as ctual if lunch option not booked
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, follow your guide to Yunxi Bamboo path, enjoy the pleasant walk through the Bamboo forest 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 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
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