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What truly sets this tour apart is the exceptional insight and flexibility offered by your local guide, who transforms a typical visit into a deeply immersive experience. Rather than following fixed, crowded routes, your guide will thoughtfully adapt the journey in real time—leading you through quiet paths, hidden gardens, and secluded viewpoints around West Lake that most travelers never have the chance to see.
With years of local experience and a true understanding of the area, your guide knows exactly where to go to avoid the crowds while still capturing the most beautiful scenery. From peaceful lakeside corners and lesser-known cultural spots to authentic local encounters, every step is carefully curated to match your pace and interests. Along the way, engaging stories, cultural insights, and personal recommendations bring each location to life.
This is more than just a sightseeing tour—it’s a personalized journey that reveals the quiet, refined, and authentic side of Hangzhou.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in downtown Hangzhou. Please advise your hotel information at time of booking
Hotel pickup is offered. View the hotel list on our checkout page to see if yours is included among the pickup points.
Itinerary
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1West Lake (Xi Hu)
Meet your private guide upon pickup at Hangzhou Railway Station or your hotel lobby in downtown Hangzhou and set out on a full day of sightseeing in the comfort of an air-conditioned private vehicle. Let your your guide know your interests of any particular attractions so the commentary and itinerary can be customized accordingly. Hidden West Lake Experience (Off-the-Beaten-Path) Escape the crowds and discover the quieter side of West Lake through its hidden corners and lesser-known paths. Led by your experienced guide, you’ll explore peaceful lakeside trails, secluded viewpoints, and local-favorite spots that most visitors never reach. Away from the busy tourist areas, enjoy a more authentic and tranquil atmosphere while your guide shares stories, history, and insider insights. This unique experience allows you to connect with the true charm of West Lake in a relaxed and intimate way.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
2Guo's Garden
Step into the quiet elegance of Guozhuang Garden, a hidden gem along West Lake known for its serene atmosphere and refined natural beauty. Unlike the more crowded scenic areas, Guozhuang offers a peaceful retreat with classical Chinese garden design—featuring tranquil ponds, graceful pavilions, and perfectly framed views of the surrounding landscape. As you wander through its shaded corridors and open courtyards, your guide will share the history and artistic philosophy behind the garden, allowing you to fully appreciate its harmony, subtlety, and timeless charm.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
3Longjing tea fields
Continue to Longjing Green Tea Plantation and Village (Meijiawu), the origin of the most famous variety of green tea, Longjing, in china with beautiful natural scenery (There are many tea houses in the village and you will have a chance to sample local tea). Interestingly, at a local tea grower's tea house, you could learn how to prepare local delicacies if you are interested. Learn to cook beggar's Chicken, Westlake carp fish in vinegar source, lotus roots, bamboo shoot and many other fresh vegetables. If you don’t wish to cook, just sit back and their flavors.
40 minutes • Admission ticket included -
4Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort
Later, explore bamboo lined path at Yunqi.The serene Bamboo-lined Path in Yunqi is a 1km (0.6 mi) stone-paved path that cuts through dense bamboo forest all the way to Yunqi Valley, which is an ideal and quiet place to get away from the crowds for leisure stroll to enjoy lush green bamboo groves towering over you and with murmuring stream running alongside the path.
1 hour • Admission ticket included -
5Hefang Street
Your final stop is Qinghefang Old Street, a good place to experience the lifestyle of Old Hangzhou since it is the epitome of historic Hangzhou. It is also a great place for shopping, food, and sightseeing. You could see well-preserved old buildings, explore interesting boutiques, and shop for unique souvenirs. When the tour is concluded, we will drop you off at Hangzhou Train Station or your hotel in Hangzhou.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- 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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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