Share this tour
Offered languages
- English
Experience Hangzhou’s beauty on a fully customizable private day trip from Shanghai. Travel in comfort with your Welcomer, who shares historical context and cultural insights, guiding you through landscapes that inspired emperors and poets. Begin at West Lake Scenic Area, exploring lakeside paths and viewpoints while learning about its influence on Chinese art and poetry. Stroll along serene lakeside causeways, then visit the Lingyin Temple area to admire ancient temples and wooded hills. Continue to Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea Area, enjoying tea-covered hills and learning about traditional tea cultivation. After a full day of nature, culture, and history, relax on the drive back to Shanghai, ending your private, stress-free journey at your accommodation.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your driver will meet you at the selected pickup location and time, and will wait for up to 30 minutes after the scheduled pickup. If no contact is made within this time, the booking will be considered a no-show, and the driver may leave.
Before your ride, you’ll receive your driver’s name, phone number, and vehicle details, so you can easily recognize them upon arrival. Your driver will be punctual, professional, and happy to assist with your luggage and any special requests before beginning your journey.
Please note that this sightseeing ride cannot start, end, or include stops at airports, ports, or train stations.
If you have any special requirements — such as traveling with a service animal or needing extra assistance — kindly mention them when booking to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Itinerary
-
1
West Lake Scenic Area. A UNESCO-listed landscape of calm waters, causeways, pagodas, and classical beauty celebrated in Chinese poetry and art.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
2Hangzhou
Lakeside Causeways & Viewpoints. Peaceful walking paths offering changing perspectives of the lake, bridges, and surrounding hills.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
3Lingyin Temple
Lingyin Temple Area (exterior focus). One of China’s most important Buddhist sites, set against forested hills and ancient carvings.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
4Longjing tea fields
Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea Area. Rolling tea plantations where China’s most famous green tea originates.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-6 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For 1-3 people: A comfortable sedan will be assigned to your group.
- For 4-6 people: A spacious minivan will be assigned to your group.
- Throughout your ride, our drivers serve as informal local guides—sharing stories, history, and local tips at every stop. Please note that drivers are not permitted to enter museums or archaeological areas, but they’ll ensure you make the most of your visit with suggestions and background information before you explore on your own.
- Some stops on your itinerary may be closed on the date of travel due to public holidays, maintenance, or special events. We recommend verifying opening hours on the attraction’s official website or contacting us before your tour. If a stop is unexpectedly closed, we will try to offer a suitable alternative or a refund if the tickets are included in the price.
- Our tours are fully flexible — you decide which attractions to explore inside and which to admire from the outside. Entrance tickets are not included unless clearly specified as a “tickets included” option in the tour selection. Your driver will adjust the itinerary based on opening hours, availability, and your preferences to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience.
Tags
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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Your guide to the flawless travel experience
Popular Countries
Company
Get our app
