Private Hangzhou Essential Day Tour with Authentic Dim Sum Lunch

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6 to 8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

This is an ideal and special designed tour for inviting clients, couples, families and for the people prefer high quality tour experience and want to try Hangzhou authentic Dim Sum. Taking the boat cruise to see the picturesque view of the West Lake, spend a leisure time in the Guo's Classic Garden near the lake. Hangzhou, as the origin place of Longjing Tea, offers wonderful places to learn about gorgeous tea culture, and Meijiawu Tea Village is a right fabulous land for you to explore it. Last but not least, Hangzhou Cuisine is one of the most popular Chinese cuisines in China. It features in a delicate, appetizing and refreshing taste, and Hangzhou is the paradise for every foodie. So don't lose the chance to try authentic Hangzhou snacks, especially the Dumplings.  

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
Bottled water
Hotel and railway station pickup and drop-off in Hangzhou downtown
Boat Ride on West Lake
Lunch
Private city transfer
Air-conditioned private vehicle
Personal expense
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout .
Pickup details:

Pickup & drop-off service is arranged at your Hangzhou downtown hotel or Hangzhou train station.

Itinerary

Duration: 6 to 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    West Lake (Xi Hu)

    Pick up from your hotel in Hangzhou downtown or Hangzhou train station. Firstly, take a boat cruise in the westlake. West Lake has an area of 5.6 square kilometers (2.2 square miles) and is the symbol of Hangzhou which lies on its banks and is a place of tranquility. On the boat you can see one of theTen Best Views of West Lake--Three Pools Mirroring the Moon.The occasional pagoda and Chinese-style arched bridges add atmosphere to the tree-lined walkways, verdant islands and hills make West Lake a very special part of any China experience.

    50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Next, visit the Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond(Huagang Park). This spot is located at the southern end of Su Causeway. This park now has been made into a 22 hectare (54 acre) park with many varieties of trees and flowers, featuring a peony garden which blooms in April and a goldfish pond which is the famous site for viewing fish.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Later, drive to the Guo Garden: Completed in 1861, Guo Garden was built as a private retreat for a wealthy Qing Dynasty silk merchant. Guo Garden is a fine example of Chinese aesthetics in which the manmade and natural blend in harmonious balance and has a distant view of the serene Southern Screen Hill and the Baochu Pagoda. 

    40 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Enjoy your lunch at the Time-honored restaurant-Zhiweiguan Restaurant. "People stop their cars because of knowing its taste and dismount from their horses when smell its fragrance" and "if you want to know (Zhi) my (restaurant's) taste (Wei), just see (Guan) the ingredients of my choice" are the main spirits of the restaurant as well as to provide the meaning of its name; and "quality is above all with excellent service" is always its business philosophy. Today, you will taste some well-known traditional Dim Sum here, such as Zhiweiguan's Steamed Buns, Bamboo Noodles Soup and Dingsheng Cakes... are loved by locals. 

    1 hour 50 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Longjing tea fields

    After lunch, move to the Meijiawu Tea Plantation: Drogon Well Tea, also known as Longjing tea, is a variety of roasted green tea from Hangzhou,  where it is produced mostly by hand and has been renowned for its high quality, earning the China Famous Tea title. Meijiawu Tea village boasts the most important Dragon tea production basis. And our guide & Tea farmer will show you how to pick the tea leaves, how to dry the leaves and how to drink the best green tea in China.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Hefang Street

    The last stop for the tour is Qinghefang Old Street, is a good place to experience the life of Old Hangzhou, because it is the epitome of historic Hangzhou. A great place for shopping, eating, and sightseeing. You can see the well-preserved old buildings, explore the interesting boutique stores, and choose your favourite souvenirs. After the tour ends, our tour guide will take you to Hangzhou train station or your hotel in Hangzhou

    1 hour • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options 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
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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