Included
- Private air-conditioned vehicle for transfers and sightseeing
- Professional English-speaking guide for the day
- Fuel costs, parking fees and driver allowance
Private Hangzhou day tour from Shanghai
Hangzhou West Lake, Lingyin & Tea Village Day Tour
Experience Hangzhou's poetic West Lake, ancient Buddhist heritage, Longjing tea culture and historic Hefang Street on a private day trip from Shanghai.
DestinationHangzhou
Duration1 Day
Tour TypePrivate Tour
DepartureShanghai Hotel
Tour overview
West Lake, Ancient Temples & Longjing Tea in One Day
This private Hangzhou day tour brings together the city's best-known landscape, Buddhist heritage and tea culture in one focused route from Shanghai.
Walk beside West Lake, cruise across its famous waters, explore the stone carvings of Feilai Peak and the peaceful Lingyin Temple, then continue to Meijiawu for Longjing tea before finishing on historic Hefang Street.
- Walk along the scenic shores of West Lake.
- Take a West Lake cruise past classic landmarks.
- Explore Feilai Peak and Lingyin Temple.
- Visit Meijiawu Longjing Tea Village and taste local tea.
- Stroll through historic Hefang Street.
- Travel with a private vehicle and English-speaking guide.
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Your day in Hangzhou
Detailed Itinerary
The order may be adjusted to match local operating conditions and your travel date.
- Start
Shanghai Hotel Pickup
Your professional English-speaking guide and private driver will meet you at your Shanghai hotel to begin the private Hangzhou day trip.
- Stop 1
West Lake Scenic Area
Walk beside Hangzhou's most famous lake and enjoy willow-lined embankments, classic bridges and the calm Jiangnan scenery that has inspired poets and painters for centuries.
- Stop 2
West Lake Cruise
See Three Pools Mirroring the Moon and enjoy water-level views of Leifeng Pagoda, Baochu Pagoda, Bai Causeway, Su Causeway and the surrounding hills.
- Stop 3
Feilai Peak & Lingyin Temple
Discover Feilai Peak's caves and historic Buddhist carvings, then visit Lingyin Temple, one of Hangzhou's most important ancient Buddhist sites, set among forested hills.
- Stop 4
Meijiawu Longjing Tea Village
Visit the tea-growing countryside of Meijiawu, learn about West Lake Longjing tea and taste freshly brewed local tea.
- Stop 5
Hefang Street
Finish with a walk along Hangzhou's historic commercial street, where traditional shops, handicrafts and local snacks create a lively old-city atmosphere.
- Finish
Hotel Drop-off
Your guide and driver will transfer you back to your hotel at the end of the tour.
MEET YOUR GUIDE
Your local guide: July
Your warm, trusted local guide in China — travel like a local, travel with a friend.
With over 10 years of experience guiding international travelers, July creates private, personalized tours built around your interests and travel style. She speaks excellent English and Spanish, making every journey easy, comfortable and genuinely personal.
Expect local stories, hidden corners, authentic experiences and the freedom to explore at your own pace — with someone who knows China and loves sharing it.
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Tour details
What's Included
Not Included
- Lunch, beverages, snacks and shopping
- Travel insurance
- Gratuities
- Any service not specifically listed under “Included”
Ticket note: attraction and activity ticket inclusions will be confirmed in the final quote.
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