Hangzhou Trip Overview
Hangzhou is the paradise city in China, not only because of her natural beauty but the deep historic and culture importance.
A classic day tour will present you different elements, ranging from the natural beauty, historic site, celebrities, to the stunning countryside mostly covered by the green tea plantation. Have a meal in some real local restaurants with real local people is probably the best way for the quick access to Hangzhou too.
If you only have one day here, this classic city tour could be the best choice.
Additional Info
Duration: 6 to 9 hours
Starts: Hangzhou, China
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
Hangzhou is the paradise city in China, not only because of her natural beauty but the deep historic and culture importance.
A classic day tour will present you different elements, ranging from the natural beauty, historic site, celebrities, to the stunning countryside mostly covered by the green tea plantation. Have a meal in some real local restaurants with real local people is probably the best way for the quick access to Hangzhou too.
If you only have one day here, this classic city tour could be the best choice.
Itinerary
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Stop At: West Lake (Xi Hu), West Lake Scenic, Xihu District, Hangzhou 310000 China
As the only natural in China awarded as a UNESCO heritage, the West Lake attracts millions of people each year not only for her charismatic natural beauty but also the deep historic importance. Cruising over the lake, you will be presented most of her highlights.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Leifeng Pagoda, 15 Nanshan Rd, Xihu Qu, Hangzhou 310000 China
As an over 1000 years old buddhist pagoda towering over the lake side, it still serves as the best observatory for the whole lake as well as the city. Much to your surprise, the Buddha’s hair was buried underneath!
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Longjing tea fields, Longjing tea village, Hangzhou China
This is the country of Hangzhou but within the city, this is the only origin of the best Green Tea in China i.e. Longjing, this is the home of tens of thousands of tea farmers’ home, this is the place you may see people are picking and drying tea leaves, probably you should join them!
Have a walk along the trail of the plantation or passing by the local tea village, having a cup of Longjing Tea at a local BNB family, you will see another side of Hangzhou’s beauty.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Former residence of Xueyan Hu, No.18 Yuanbao Street, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310002 China
The richest businessman’s residence in China nearly 200 years ago, you will be amazed by the exquisite design and fancy interior decoration of the complex.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Southern Song Dynasty Guan Kiln Museum, No.60 Nanfu Road, Shangcheng District, Hangzhou 310008 China
This is an echo of Hangzhou’s prime time, Emperors stayed in Hangzhou for over 151 years, emperors built their Forbidden city and many other properties nearby. This is the place where emperors making their own Celadon porcelain from the imperial Kiln. Located southern of the lake, the 800 years old Kiln and the jade-like porcelains are tell you a 800 years old story……
Celadon is also considered the best tea set for enjoying the local Longjing green tea.
Duration: 1 hour
