Meet your local friendly guide and the driver at Suzhou hotel and start your day adventure by taking the modern fast train to Hangzhou. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the famous Lingyin scenic spot area, as the saying goes, a visit to Hangzhou without visiting to Linyin Temple is not a complete trip. From here you will visit the Peak flying from afar, a pure limestone mountain with about 330 different stone Buddha statues which were mainly caved around the 9-12th century by the monk who lived in the temple. It’s also the largest and the best-preserved Buddhist grotto in southern China. Pay a visit to the Buddhist temple where you will see the local prayers and also learn about Chinese religious culture, custom.

Continue to the local green tea farm where you will taste local Hangzhou-cuisine food at the homemade restaurant and taste some local famous dragon well (Longjing) green tea. After lunch you will have a short hiking trip along the tea plantation. Enjoy the amazing view of the tea garden and learn about tea picking and culture.

Next head to the famous West Lake Scenic area, the “golden name card “of Hangzhou and famed for its beautiful natural scenery and its historic sites and cultural relics. Visit some of the top ten attractions along the lake, walk in the lotus flower park, and learn the history and well-known folklore. You can also choose to take a boat ride along the lake to fully take in its beauty and tranquility.