Tours & Sightseeing in Hangzhou

Discover the delights of Hangzhou on a day trip from Shanghai, including lunch. Depart Shanghai by air-conditioned coach, and travel to the city Marco Polo called the 'the noblest in the world.' Once a terminus on China's Grand Canal, Hangzhou drew artists and poets from the 9th century on for its West Lake, a vision of calm waters, pavilions and islands. Learn Hangzhou's history from your guide as you enjoy a lake cruise, visit a garden and green tea plantation; and admire the ancient Six Harmonies Pagoda and more.

Located outside Hangzhou near West Lake, Longjing village produces one of China's most venerated green teas, dragonwell tea. On this private 6-hour tour, become informed about this fine tea while traveling with your own expert guide. Relax during a cruise on UNESCO World Heritage-listed West Lake, then learn about different aspects of dragonwell tea when visiting Eighteen Imperial Tea Bushes, China National Tea Museum, Meijiawu Tea Village and Hupao Spring. Enjoy a lunch stop at a restaurant run by tea farmers and comfortable transportation by private vehicle.

Check out some of Hangzhou's top attractions on this 8-hour sightseeing tour. With a guide, learn a bit about the area's history and culture as you visit Leifeng Pagoda, the China National Silk Museum, and Hefang Street, aka Qinghefang Ancient Street. Lunch is included.

Enjoy a full-day tour with an experienced guide to explore the highlights of Hangzhou. Visit Lingyin Temple, one of the most renowned Buddhist temples in China, and see intricate Buddhist carvings in numerous grottoes. Then head to Dragon Well Tea Plantation where you drink tea in a shaded pavilion with spectacular views. Finally, take a scenic cruise on West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then stop at Red Carp Pond. Enjoy great photo ops on a tour that includes transportation by climate-controlled coach with hotel pickup and drop-off, and lunch included.

Set out on a scenic drive around Hangzhou's UNESCO-listed landscapes on this private full-day sightseeing tour and enjoy a fully customizable itinerary. Cruise around the mist-shrouded West Lake, one of China's most memorable natural wonders, and stroll around the Flower Harbor Park. Visit the famous Lingyin Temple, sample traditional tea at the Meijiawu Tea Village and stop for lunch in a local family home (own expense) in Amanfayun Village.