Overview
Hangzhou is an old as well as young city. The cultural heritage of Hangzhou is considered by the locals to be the jewel in the crown of this history laden city. During this full-day tour in Hangzhou, our local guide will take you to visit Grand Canal, Gongchen Bridge,Tangqi Ancient Town. You not only to see the historic sites,but also to visit the new part of Hangzhou city, such as Qianjiang New CBD, Hangzhou Urban Planning Hall. This is a special designed tour to learn the history and to see the future of Hangzhou City.
Why travelers book this
What's Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Hotel and railway station pickup and drop-off in Hangzhou downtown
- Private city transfer
- Air-conditioned private vehicle
What's Not Included
- Optional activities
- Personal expense
- Gratuities
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting point, pickup options and start time are confirmed on Viator before checkout.
Itinerary
Stop 1
You will be picked up at your hotel lobby in Hangzhou downtown or Hangzhou train station. Drive you to visit Grand Canal. You will visit the Gongchen Ancient Bridge, In Chinese "Gong" literally means meeting and "Chen" refers to the place where emperors live. Hence, Gongchen Bridge was a symbol of welcome and respect for the king. It is the end point of the Grand Canal as well as the transport hub in Hangzhou Section of Grand Canal. Later, drive you to Tangqi Ancient Town(about 45 mintues). Upon your arrival,walking along the street, enjoy the fresh air and feel the tranquil atmosphere in the antiquated town. Our guide will take you to explore this town, to visit Guangji Bridge, North Water Street as well as the Santiaoban Lane. You can appreciate the traditional local customs and taste the delicious local food especially the desserts and snacks.
Stop 2
After visit the Tangqi Ancient Town, drive you to Hangzhou Qianjiang New CBD. You will pay a visit to Hangzhou Urban Planning Exhibition Hall, you can know the city development of Hangzhou, the old city and new city development, how it becomes a modern city. Afterward, walking with our guide to City Balconies to enjoy the night view of New city. At the same time, you can see the mother river of Hangzhou, named Qiantang River. This place represents Hangzhou new city, it's future of this city, it is a center of political economy and culture. After the tour ends, drive you back to your hotel or Hangzhou train station.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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