Top Hangzhou Half-day Tours

Just south of Hangzhou’s famous West Lake, Longjing village produces dragonwell tea, one of the finest green teas in China. Enjoy a private tour that takes you to Longjing where you learn all about this celebrated tea. Your knowledgeable guide takes you to see the China National Tea Museum, Eighteen Imperial Tea Bushes, and the Meijiawu Tea Village each place revealing another aspect of this fine tea. You also have the option to purchase lunch at a local restaurant run or have a homecooked meal at a local farmer's home.

Visit the stunning city of Hangzhou during this scenic day trip, with private pickup from your hotel or train station. Perfect for travelers short on time, it covers all of the highlights in a single excursion. Glide across serene, UNESCO-listed West Lake on an iconic boat ride, learn the ins and outs of tea cultivating and tasting at Meijiawu Tea Village, and shop for antique embroidery along the centuries-old Southern Song Imperial Street. If you'd like, enjoy a homecooked lunch at a local farmer's home (at your own expense)

Learn all about how tea is grown and served, and explore one of the prettiest corners of the Chinese countryside, on this private, full-day tour from Hangzhou. Meet your guide directly at your local hotel in the morning, and travel to the Dragon Well Tea Village, located beyond city limits. You’ll immerse yourself in the verdant scenery, will learn how to pick and prepare tea, and will enjoy a traditional Chinese lunch. Then, take part in a classical tea ceremony and performance.

Firstly, visit Hefang Historical Street. With brilliant culture and long history, it is regarded as a typical symbol of ancient Hangzhou. It represents the old story and showcases the folk culture of Hangzhou, which is an ideal place for shopping, to buy souvenirs, taste local snacks as well as savor the beautiful artifacts. Besides, there are some local popular restaurant, if you like, you can have dinner here, our guide will give you good recommendation. After that, you will enjoy one of famous natural shows in China, the “Impression West Lake Show”. This show lasts around 1 hour, which was directed by Zhangyimou, Fanyue and Wangchaoge. Filmmaker Zhang is the mastermind of many renowned stage spectacles, including the opening ceremony of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. The show is praised “A scene in heaven and a dream on earth”. It is definitely a magnificent show with a tremendous music, culture and history set on the stunning backdrop of West Lake.

Visit the stunning city of Hangzhou during this scenic day trip, with private pickup from your hotel or train station. Perfect for travelers short on time, it covers all of the highlights in a single excursion. Glide across serene, UNESCO-listed West Lake on an iconic boat ride, learn the ins and outs of tea cultivating and tasting at Meijiawu Tea Village, and shop for antique embroidery along the centuries-old Southern Song Imperial Street. If you'd like, enjoy a homecooked lunch at a local farmer's home (at your own expense) \ ~An in-depth, half-day tour of Hangzhou, with private hotel or train station pickup ~Cover the city’s top highlights in a single visit, perfect for travelers short on time ~Get the best views of traditional pagodas and arched bridges on a scenic boat ride ~Learn how tea is picked and processed, and get a taste of China’s finest brews

Pick up service is arranged at your hotel lobby in Hangzhou or Hangzhou train station. Firstly, visit West Lake, with brilliant culture and long history, it is regarded as a typical symbol of Hangzhou. It represents the old story and showcases the folk culture of Hangzhou, which is an ideal place for sightseeing, to relax. If you like, you can have dinner by the lake area, our guide will give you good recommendation. Then you will walk around the lakeside to see the local life. After that, you will enjoy one of famous natural shows in China, the “Impression West Lake Show”. This show lasts around 1 hour, which was directed by Zhangyimou, Fanyue and Wangchaoge. “A scene in heaven and a dream on earth”. It is definitely a magnificent show with a tremendous music, culture and history set on the stunning backdrop of West Lake. With the colorful light bright during the show, dancing on the surface of the lake appears particularly prominent.

Worry-free night tour in Hangzhou, we will meet you in your hotel lobby or train station and your happy starts. You will enjoy Hangzhou night highlights such as Impression West Lake show and World Heritage Site - West Lake. What's more, we includes the nice dinner. Afterwards, you will be transfered to the show venus to enjoy the breath-taking show VIP seat. In the end, we will transfer you back to your hotel. All inclusive!

Built in a Jiangnan garden architectural style which is characterized by large courtyards, Yongfu Temple is praised as Hangzhou’s most beautiful temple for its perfect combination of Buddhist culture and nature. The courtyards loom in the forest mist and propel the sacred Buddhist statues into the spotlight. Compared with other traditional temples, Yongfu Temple is not provided with incense burners, so the whole temple is void of smoke. It is merely a place for spiritual purification. * Discover the beautiful Temple on a private tour * Recommended by Lonely Planet a must-see in Hangzhou * Hotel pick-up and drop-off, and round-trip vehicle transfer included * Visit the Dragon Well Tea Village, and learn how to pick tea with authentic tools

Immerse yourself in Beijingers favorable cuisine on this foodie tour, led by a guide who shares in-depth local knowledge. Discover the charms and diversity of traditional Beijing style delicacy. Soak in the atmosphere of people's life on a foot and car around vibrant neighborhoods and Hutong including Lama Temple area. Feast on delicious goodies like Old Peking Noodle, scallion noodle, Choamian and for a more. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Hangzhou is known for its historic relics and natural environment. Although Hangzhou has been through many recent urban developments, it still retains its historical and cultural heritage.Living in Hangzhou offers the perfect opportunity to experience the exciting combination of old and new China.Our tour will take you to experience the real life of hangzhou natives.Just as the locals do.Private transfer,professioanl local guide,entrance fee and snacks or breakfast are included.

Spend a half day in Hangzhou to experience the in-depth local culture and history. During this tour, you will enjoy a short hike towards top of Wu Hill where to see the Chenghuang Pavilion and overlook the entire West Lake from the summit. Moreover, visit Former Residence of Xueyan Hu (a notable businessman in China during the latter Qing dynasty). In addition, have some authentic local food in famous Hefang Street before tour ends. Entrance fees, meals, private guide and private vehicle service are all inclusive.

Depart from Hangzhou city in the afternoon to discover the beautiful Xitang Water Village in Zhejiang province. Stroll around the canals, bridges, and Ming-era houses and appreciate the amazing view under the sunset and moonlight. Enjoy a fun night and get a very different image of regular old town during the daytime.

A one-day cultural immersion-style guided tour at Hangzhou’s Xixi Wetlands. A window into the life of dynastic China’s wealthy southern aristocratic families. Escape the everyday. Touch bases with old southern aristocratic life. Experience ancient elegance. Explore the family manor of an ancient aristocratic Chinese bloodline Chinese. Cosplay in old-era Chinese aristocratic dress and learn a tea ritual of the age. Boat on the quiet waters of the afternoon wetland. 1. Be fancy. Professional, high-detail hair and makeup Han-era cosplay experience. Taste the elegant miniature hotpot – vegetarian style. 2. Learn a ritual of Chinese nobility. Acquire the skill of lidded-cup tea steeping. Receive a certificate accomplishment when you master the process. 3. See the park. Wander the residence of the Hong lineage at Hong Manor. Sway on the shaded streams of the Xixi wetland on a sculling boat. 4. Lunch included. Taste the deliciously light miniature vegetarian hotpot.

Depart from Hangzhou city in the afternoon to explore the beautiful Wuzhen Water Village at night. Stroll along the canals, bridges, and classic old houses and appreciate the charming view under the sunset and moonlight. Enjoy a wonderful night and get a very different image of regular old town during the daytime.

Have a wonderful nature sightseeing experience at Hangzhou Xixi Wetland during this half-day private tour. This rich ecological park is with over 1,800 years and an abundant cultural heritage. Explore the watercourses, various ponds, lakes and swamps as well as the village life in the area. Enjoy a relaxing gondola boat ride to appreciate the "Three Causeways" and "Ten Sights". Bird watch activity is based on seasonality.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL has only one show in Asia, that is X The Land of Fantasy. Directed by Neilson Vignola / Hugo Belanger. A brand new theatre with unique seat design will bring your a wonderful experience. This tour includes a C seat ticket for each guest.

Noted as Heaven on earth, Hangzhou is famous for its nature, culture and historical heritages. It always says that going Hangzhou without visiting West lake seems like going to Disneyland without visiting the Magic Catle. If you are a photography enthusiast, Hangzhou worth to visit. This tour will lead you to enjoy the stunning view of West Lake by taking a private boat, get a panoramic view of Hangzhou city and West Lake from Chenghuang Pavilion, admire the tranquil beauty of Longjing Tea plantation & Bamboo Forest...

Put language worries aside and discover Hangzhou by night on this magical private tour. Start by exploring historic Hefang Street, with your private translator/guide on hand to explain the local delicacies and advise on souvenirs. Then take your VIP seats for West Lake’s majestic light, sound, and dance spectacular, Enduring Memories of Hangzhou. Finally, your private driver will drop you home. Watch Beijing Olympics director Zhang Yimou’s spectacular West Lake show Enjoy glorious views of light and dancers on the lake from VIP seats Learn about Hangzhou cuisine and shop for souvenirs with your private guide Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private city transfers

A hardcore 8-hour in-depth Hangzhou mountains hiking tour that takes you deep into Hangzhou’s scenery and history at the same time. Likely the densest Hangzhou hiking and culture tour available. Hike the Southern Song Dynasty ‘Nan Song’ relic route, tracing a path from the Nan Song bazaar markets of Hefang Street to the Chu Palace ruins on Mount Fenghuang – from the commoner’s streets to the crumbled seat of the ancient Imperial government. The great outdoors and a see-and-feel history lesson combined. 1. Trace a path through a thousand years of Hangzhou history - get to know Hangzhou and Jiangnan culture through hiking and mountain climbing. 2. This West Lake trail is a favorite route of the locals. Experience weekend leisure life in the style of your average live-in citizen. 3. A local as your guide, head deep into the West Lake mountains and deep into Hangzhou’s history. Explore a string of millennial relic ruins that tell a story of kings and war.