Best of Hangzhou: A Comprehensive Tour of the City's Top Sights
Overview
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1. Personalized & Private Experience: Enjoy a flexible, intimate journey tailored to your interests.
2. Iconic Highlights of Hangzhou: Visit the city’s most stunning landmarks, showcasing its natural beauty and cultural charm.
3. Authentic Tea Culture: Explore a traditional tea plantation, meet local tea farmers, learn about tea picking and processing, and taste Dragon Well tea at its source.
4. Expert Guide: Travel with a seasoned English-speaking guide (6+ years), offering engaging and professional insights.
5. Professional Driver & Vehicle: Relax in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, ensuring comfort and smooth travel throughout the day.
6. Seamless Transfers: Complimentary round-trip transfers from your hotel or train station make your journey hassle-free.
7. Cultural Connections: Visit Lingyin Temple and, if time allows, interact with monks. Connect with locals to experience authentic daily life.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Lunch options: Learn to cook your own Chinese lunch from local tea farmers or eat at a popular local restaurant
Range of children's height is between 3'3" (1 meter) and 4'6" (1.4 meter)
Please provide train station（trainNo.） or hotel information in "special requirement" at time of booking
What To Expect
West Lake (Xi Hu)
Enjoy a relaxing cruise on West Lake, the most iconic symbol of Hangzhou and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. As you glide across the calm waters, surrounded by willow-lined shores, historic pagodas, and misty hills, your guide will share the stories, legends, and cultural significance behind each scenic spot. From the famous Three Pools Mirroring the Moon to the poetic inspirations of ancient scholars, every view comes alive through your guide’s engaging narration—turning a peaceful boat ride into a truly immersive cultural experience.
Stroll through the picturesque gardens of Huagang Guanyu, one of the most beloved scenic spots around West Lake. Known for its elegant landscaping, blooming flowers, and vibrant koi-filled ponds, this peaceful area perfectly captures the charm of classical Chinese garden design. As you walk along shaded paths and stone bridges, your guide will share the history behind the site, the symbolism of koi fish in Chinese culture, and the best viewpoints for photos. With insightful storytelling and a relaxed pace, this visit offers a tranquil and culturally rich moment in your Hangzhou journey.
Options
From Shanghai 2nd Class & Show
Includes: Round Way Train Tickets (2nd Class), All Entrance fee (VIP Show Tickets), Private Guide & Driver Pickup included
Private Tour With Local Lunch
Includes: Professional guide, Private Transfer, Skillful driver, Entrance tickets, Authentic Local Lunch Pickup included
From Shanghai 2nd Class Train
Train Tickets Fom Shanghai: Includes: Private Transfer, Private Guide, All the entrance fees (No Night Show), 2nd Round Way Train Tickets from Shanghai Pickup included
From Shanghai 1st Class & Show
Includes: 1st class round way train tickets from Shanghai, All entrance Fee (VIP Impression show), Guide & Driver Pickup included
Package Tour Without Lunch
Without Lunch: Guide will suggest the best local restaurants based on traffic and your preferences; meals are at your own expense. Private Tour Without Lunch: Includes: Professional Guide, Private Transfer, Entrance Tickets, Pick up/Drop off. Pickup included
Private Guide & Transfer Only
Includes: Professional guide, Private Transfer, Skillful driver Pickup included
With Impression West Lake Show
Includes: Private Guide, Transfer, All the Tickets (VIP Tickets for the Impression Night Show), Pick up/Drop off in Hangzhou. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Professional English Speaking Expert Guide: Personalized experience, tailored to you.
Entrance Fee if you book the package tour option
Seamless Transfer: Elevating Your Experience with Hotel or Train Station Pickup and Drop-off Service
Boat ride on West Lake if you book the package tour option
Cozy Ride: Our AC car offers scenic views, ensuring comfort and spaciousness
Savor authentic Chinese tea at a traditional Tea Village and stay refreshed
WIFI Seamlessly: Enjoy complimentary WiFi onboard to share your experiences in real-time.
Delicious Local Lunch: A Carefully selected local lunch of authentic flavors (All inclusive tour)
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
232 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great way to experience Hangzhou.
946anwarj,Jun 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a nice relaxed private tour of Hangzhou, the Lake, the temple and the tea gardens. Also saw the commercial area. Our guide, Luna, was cheerful, helpful and allowed us to set the pace.
Great introduction to Hangzhou
tonianng153,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Chloe was an excellent guide who was full of information about the sights on the tour, including the legends surrounding local landmarks. She was very friendly and her English is excellent. Our driver, Mr. Chen, kept us safe and comfortable between sights. We enjoyed walking in the beautiful gardens around west lake and touring the linyan temple. Chloe gave us plenty of historical background so that we could better appreciate what we were seeing. After a delicious lunch, we made our way to the tea village. Chloe took us walking through the tea plantation so we could see how the tea grows and enjoy the beautiful scenery. The tea service itself was underwhelming. I thought we would see how the tea leaves are prepared and learn an bit about tea culture. Instead, it was just a cup of tea in a nondescript room and a pitch to buy some expensive tea and tea products. Despite this, I would still recommend the tour and our guide if you are looking for a thorough introduction to Hangzhou.
Highly recommended!!
Bobbi P,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a perfect day tour! Our guide Chloe was absolutely fantastic! She was so warm and welcoming upon meeting us at the train station. Chloe is a book of knowledge and shared so much about the area and each individual experience we had going on that day. It is clear she loves what she does and puts her heart into it. Out of a three week visit to China this tour with Chloe may be our favorite day. Each and every experience of the day was carefully curated and executed with such enthusiasm. From the boat ride to the stroll through the park. On to the temple and the tea farm with lunch. We absolutely loved getting a taste of the special things Hangzhou has to offer. Chloe you are a fantastic guide! Mr.Chen was a careful driver and got us to each location with ease. His experience was evident. Highly recommend this tour and if you’re lucky Mr. Chen and Chloe will be there to guide you through the day.
The Perfect Highlights Luxury Tour
Jon G,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic tour. This is perfect if you want to just get picked up from the train station and not worry about anything else, but the itinerary is easy to customize as well. Luna was an amazing guide, she has a detailed knowledge of Chinese history and speaks excellent English. Luxury Van was extremely comfortable - a nice bonus if heading to multiple stops.
Great tour in Hangzhou
embel29,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The weather today is really pleasant. West Lake is truly beautiful, and the boat ride was delightful. I really enjoyed today's lunch. Thank you to our guide Leo and driver Chen.
Great family trip to Hangzhou and Huangshan
Blessed5875,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience with the Chinese tour operator “Visit Our China”. Lisa was the lady liaising with me from the beginning. She was very responsive and very clear in her English correspondences. Lovely experience. My tour guides in Hangzhou, 小林，and Huangshan, 安安， were fantastic guides. They were very considerate and caring especially of my elderly parents. Their explanations were also very clear and i would introduce them to all my friends who want to visit Hangzhou and Huangshan. The drivers were very punctual and polite too, especially 谢师傅 in Hangzhou - he’s very knowledgeable and clear in his explanations too. Overall, a lovely trip for our family including my elderly parents!
Had a great time with Chloe!
CaroRepo,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I really enjoyed the tour! Chloe was super nice and knowledgeable of each place we visited. I get to know the most iconic places of Hangzhou in a day. She was also the best photographer and she even helped me to order a matcha latte and teach me how to use the sticks to eat:) Also Mr.Chen (the driver) was very nice and he was on time in every spot and he was very kind to give us some extra time to visit all places with no rush. I highly recommend it if you have just 1 day available.
Great tour
X5826GRalexanderi,Jun 4, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour is a must do. The food was good, the stops were even better. We had been trying chinese tea since we had arrived in china, but today we finally learned about it's history and the science behind the medicinal properties it has. The lake was beautiful as was the temple. The old town was nice too. At the end of the tour we had extra time left to explore more aswell. Our guide Leo did a good job. Thanks
Long Jing tea village and XiXi wetlands
Q9117UAnicholasb,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guide Leo and driver Sun provided us a very smooth and thorough tour of Long Jing tea village and XiXi wetlands. In a very comfortable Buick car. Highly enjoyable experience for our private group of two adults and one kid.
An excellent tour of Hangzhou and its scenic locations
H7586GPrachelc,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We spent a day touring with our guide Leo. The explanations we heard in the Tea Village were really great, and the tea we tasted was excellent. We also visited the Alibaba campus. The weather at Xixi Wetland was perfect, and we even found seals with our names on them. It was a truly enjoyable day.
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