This private day tour departures from Shanghai to Hanghzou. Hangzhou is renowned for its historic relics and natural beauty. Marco Polo described it as "one of the most beautiful cities in the world", it is also ranked as one of the most scenic cities. Hangzhou's beauty is not only for the most famous West Lake but also the hidden scenery spots in the mountains. Come and discover Hangzhou’s natural beauty and to feel the peacefulness and spiritual relief.
This is a private, full-day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou. After you are picked up in your hotel lobby in the early morning, you will take a bullet train to Hangzhou. This is the fastest way to Hangzhou and you can experience train speeds of up to 300 kilometers per hour.
Your tour begins at one of Hangzhou's signature sites, the West Lake. Enjoy a lake cruise to see the top ten West Lake scenic views. You will then be taken to experience the wonderful cuisine of Hangzhou at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will visit Faxi temple, a well-known Temple dating back to the Jin Dynasty. See its famous wooden Buddha. Here, you will see fewer tourists and more locals.
Finally, enjoy a cup of green tea when you visit the famous Longjing village to see wild fields of Longjing tea bushes where the locals produce the world famous green tea- Longjing Tea. In the village, all locals are tea farmers and you will see the entire procedure of making the famous tea and will get the chance to taste the best quality emperor tea.
Afterwards, you will take the bullet train back to Shanghai and you will be returned to your hotel.
After lunch, you will visit Faxi temple, a well-known Temple dating back to the Jin Dynasty. See its famous wooden Buddha. Here, you will see fewer tourists and more locals.
Finally, enjoy a cup of green tea when you visit the famous Longjing village to see wild fields of Longjing tea bushes where the locals produce the world famous green tea- Longjing Tea. In the village, all locals are tea farmers and you will see the entire procedure of making the famous tea and will get the chance to taste the best quality emperor tea.
Afterwards, you will take the bullet train back to Shanghai and you will be returned to your hotel.
INCLUSIONs
- Entrance fees (sites mentioned in the description)
- Lake cruise
- Longjing tea tasting
- Lunch
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
EXCLUSIONS
- Round-trip bullet train tickets (approx. 180RMB - USD $25)
- Personal expenses
- Gratuities (optional)
