Fast Pass Priority: Hangzhou Essential Day Tour with Authentic Lunch Discount Tickets

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Overview

8-hours tour in Hangzhou is precious, so don't waste the time standing in line, avoid crowded tour buses and slow-moving tour groups accompanied by your knowledgeable private guide over 5+ years guiding experience and skillful driver over 10 + years driving experice to take you to the famous attractions in Hangzhou. We handpicked the best skip-the-line tour so you can see all the top Hangzhou sites without the long lines. You have the options to have lunch at the local restaurant recommend by our guides (THEY ARE FOODIES, they really know where to eat in the city) or have an authentic home-cooked meal at a local famer's home. To make your trip convenient, we provide FREE COLD DRINKS, FREE-WIFI, UMBRELLA & PHONE CHARGER during the tour. Note: If you come from Shanghai, recommended timing: Arrival: Around 9:30am, Departure: Around 18:00pm. Both Hangzhou East train station and Hangzhou railway station are work for this tour. Free charge of train station pick up & drop off service.

Pickup Information

Pick up and drop off is provided anywhere in downtown Hangzhou. Please advise your hotel information at time of booking

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. West Lake (Xi Hu)
In the morning, your tour guide will wait fo you in the lobby of your hotel in downtown Hangzhou or Hangzhou train station and head for West Lake by private car. Upon arrival, visit the famous Hangzhou West Lake-one of world UNESCO Sites. We special arrange a private boat for you since the public tourist boat are very crowded and noisy and sail to the secret parts of the westlake only known by local people. It's an enjoyable and relaxing way for you to appreciate the beautiful scenery with its islands, causeways, temples, pagodas and ornamental planting.
Duration: 90 mins
2. Guo's Garden
Next visit Guo's Villa. Considered to be the best existing traditional private garden in Hangzhou and a great place to relax and revel in the beauty of Song-era tea houses and pavilions. Only local people come to this garden to enjoy their leisure time. The villa not only provides you with a better understanding on this Asian " Leisure capital" but also an idea place for photography.
Duration: 45 mins
3. Longjing tea fields
After lunch, continue to Meijiawu Longjiang Tea Village, the origin of the best green tee in China, Longjing, with beautiful natural scenery. Interestingly, 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.
Duration: 60 mins
4. Pagoda of Six Harmonies
Lateron, you will vist Six Harmonies Pagoda, it's a representative ancient pavilion-style tower in China, you'll get to know how the famous pagodas of China are scaled down and delicately sculptured, fully displaying the great achievements in ancient architecture. Moreover, the Six Harmonies Pagoda is a wonderful place for appreciating during the Mid-Autumn Festival. It has become a tradition for the locals to appreciate the spectacular scene since the Song Dynasty.
Duration: 60 mins
5. QingHeFang
Your final stop is Qinghefang Ancient 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 fo shopping, food and sightseeing. You could see well-preserved old buildings, epxlore interesting boutiques and shop for unique souvenirs. When the tour is conclued, we will drop you off at Hangzhou train station or your Hangzhou downtown hotel.
Duration: 60 mins

Inclusion

Entrance fees if you book the all inclusive tour option

Bottled water

English & Chinese speaking tour guide

Transportation by air-conditioned private vehicle

Lunch if you book the all inclusive tour option

Private Boat ride on West Lake if you book the all inclusive tour option

Exclusion

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Wheelchair accessible

Please provide hotel information in "special requirement" at time of booking

Supplied by China Private Tours

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