Day 1: Hangzhou

• West Lake (Xi Hu)

  1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  In the morning, meet your private guide at your Hangzhou hotel lobby, and have a brief discussion on your Hangzhou things-to-do list with your guide. Of course, your knowledgeable guide will give you some suggestions, and he or she will customize your day based on your needs and interests. Typically, you will visit West Lake firstly, see the beautiful lake view surrounded by mountains, old pavilions, shaded trees, lotus flowers and small bridges. Enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the lake and learn the history and popular folklore from your guide.

• Longjing tea fields

  1 hours 40 minsAdmission Ticket Free

  Then, move on to Longjing Tea Village to enjoy the splendid countryside view of the tea plantation. In addition, you will walk into the tea farm, and see the tea plants. Your guide will share with you the Chinese tea culture, related history and how to make good tea when your return back home.

• Lingyin Temple

  2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  Continue the tour to visit one of the most beautiful Buddhist temples -Lingyin temple. Marvel at the impressive stone carved Buddhas, enjoy the picturesque view of nature surroundings, if you are lucky enough, see monks performing ceremony with the chanting, bells and drums.

• Hefang Street

  1 hoursAdmission Ticket Free

  Visit the most famed street with brilliant culture and long history, it is regarded as a typical symbol of ancient Hangzhou.