Why choose this Shanghai tour ?
Spend one day to visit the highlights in Hangzhou and to understand its time-honored fame as ‘Heaven on Earth’, this private day trip is customized for travelers in Shanghai with a tight schedule. Escorted by private tour guide and driver, you will enjoy the amazing scenery at renowned West Lake, visit the Red Carp Pond in the south of the Flower Harbor Park and explore the splendid Lingyin Temple.
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What makes From Shanghai: Private Trip of Hangzhou in One Day a unique experience ?
With pick up from your Shanghai downtown hotel lobby at 08:30 am, local guide and driver will escort you to Hangzhou with the fame as ‘Heaven on Earth’. Your full-day Hangzhou highlights sightseeing starts.
Firstly visit the most renowned Hangzhou landmark – West Lake noted for the scenic beauty that blends naturally with many famous historical and cultural sites. The entire 5.68 square kilometers water area is surrounded by green hills and divided into many scenic spots by bridges, dykes and ancient buildings, you will take boat to visit the West Lake and admire its beauty. Then visit the Red Carp Pond – one of the “Ten West Lake Prospects” and view over one thousands of red carps.
After lunch in a well-selected restaurant, continue to visit the splendid Lingyin Temple – the oldest temple in Hangzhou. The temple was listed for protection as a key historical and cultural site and is considered a leading center for research relative to Chinese Buddhist culture. Follow your guide to explore the profound history, see the delicately painted ceiling with phoenixes and dragons, a number of ingenious Buddha statues, pagodas and Buddhist grottoes. Have a visit of the most famous Hangzhou Longjing Tea (Dragon Well Tea) and learn the tea culture and history.
Afterwards, drive back to Shanghai and drop you off at the hotel to conclude the Hangzhou day trip.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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- From Shanghai: Private Trip of Hangzhou in One Day
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Pickup included
- Private tour
- Chinese Lunch
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Fuel surcharge and tax
- Professional tour guide
- Entrance ticket fees
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by TWT Travel.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Asia/Shanghai.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
Voucher is for booking confirmation, local tour guide will help you to get the entrance ticket
