Highlights / General details
Travel to Hangzhou, a city rich in history and spectacular scenery on this day trip from Shanghai. Cruise on Hangzhou's famous West Lake and take in the stunning views that have inspired poets and artists for centuries. Also visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda, a magnificent example of ancient Chinese architecture.
Inclusion
Pick-up and drop-off service for Shanghai downtown hotels.
Local English-speaking tour guide for transfer and sightseeing program as indicated for seat-in-coach tour.
Entrance fees to scenic spots as indicated in the itinerary.
Meals: Lunch.
Parking fee & toll fee wherever applicable.
Exclusion
Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc.; Gratuities to the tour guide & driver.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily; Pick up around 7:30-8:30am.
Duration
Approximately 9 hours.
Location
Our tour guide will pick you up at your Shanghai downtown hotel lobby around 7:30-8:30am.
Exclusion
Personal expenses such as drinks, optional activities, etc.; Gratuities to the tour guide & driver.
Hours of operation
Available: Daily; Pick up around 7:30-8:30am.
Duration
Approximately 9 hours.
Location
Our tour guide will pick you up at your Shanghai downtown hotel lobby around 7:30-8:30am.
Itinerary
A 2.5 hours high way drive will take you to the city of Hang Zhou. It is a city rich with history and culture, spanning back over 2000 years. It made a name for itself in the sixth century, when the Grand Canal opened up and linked the area to other centers of trade. The Song dynasty helped to make Hang Zhou famous when the imperial family moved there in the 12th Century. With its inviting views and outstanding scenery, the area soon became popular with numerous artists, poets and painters seeking inspiration in this little bit of "paradise".
You will first cruise across the West Lake to view unforgettable sceneries such as the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, the Bai and Su causeways, and Solitary Hill. The boat ride starts at the Fish & Flower harbor and ends up by the Shangri-la Hotel or reverse.
Then you will have a traditional Chinese lunch at a local restaurant.
After lunch, you will also visit Guo's Villa that is the best existing traditional private garden in Hang Zhou.
Dragon Well (Longjing) tea is that famous throughout China, so you will be guided to the China Tea Museum and the Meijiawu Tea Plantation, to discover the history of Chinese tea and the tea ceremony.
Before turning back to Shanghai, stop at the Qiantang River and overlook the Six Harmonies Pagoda.
Policies
Tour requires a minimum of 2 people to operate.
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