Private Tour
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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.
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
Select a pickup point
Options
From Shanghai 1st Class & Show
Includes: 1st class round way train tickets from Shanghai, All entrance Fee (VIP Impression show), Guide & Driver
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
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
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
Private Guide & Transfer Only
Includes: Professional guide, Private Transfer, Skillful driver
Pickup included
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
Reviews
212 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Hangzhou for a day
CamollyRipon,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00April 21st. We met our tour guide Leo and driver Lin at the train station. Although it was raining today, we got to see West Lake and the surrounding mountains. We then visited Lingyin Temple which was very interesting with lots of history . We enjoyed a simple lunch that was recommended by Leo near the tea plantation. The food was very good and good value . We then visited the beautiful Meijiawu Tea Village, and it was interesting to see the plantations. Even in the rain, we visited an old street with so many different shops and experiences. The driver was very good and guide even better.Hangzhou is truly a city worth visiting.
Great personalized experience!
rleungmd,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Tour guide was most helpful in providing background to local history and culture for someone who only has come to this location as a first timer. This is only 2nd trip to china; provided a once in a lifetime experience. Most helpful in navigating the crowds of other Large groups. Very different one-on-one experience. Definitely will keep in mind for future trips!
Nice expérience and visit of Hangzhou
LAPINOU36,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This morning we met our guide Leo. We were so lucky that it hardly rained today, and our itinerary went extremely smoothly. We visited Lingyin Temple and took a boat ride on the beautiful West Lake. Everything was so refreshing. During the bright and sunny springtime, we also visited the world-renowned tea village and a bustling ancient street. Today was truly a day worth repeating.
Excellent tour
phoebea833,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fanzhi provided a great service for this trip and was an excellent guide. She was attentive, polite and very knowledgeable about all the attractions. The tour was well-organised and made for a very comfortable trip. Would recommend this trip for anyone interested!
Wonderful day in Hangzhou
patrinaloh,Apr 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Today we completed our itinerary very smoothly. We not only visited the highlights of Hangzhou but also avoided the crowds. We saw the Peony Pavilion in Huagangguan Yu Park, enjoyed the beautiful lake views from a boat, tasted the freshest green tea of the year, visited the world-renowned tea village, and experienced the vibrant city of Hangzhou. The bamboo in Yunqi Bamboo Path was especially peaceful and serene. Our guide Leo helped us navigate all these places with ease. Thank you and see you next time!
Fantastic private full day guided tour of Chengdu incl Panda base
craigmC888EM,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic full day customised tour with guide and 6 seater vehicle that started with a fascinating morning at the Panda Research Centre followed by a walking tour of the very cool Yulin Road and Fanghua Street precincts. We then visited the People's Park and walked along the historic Jin Jiang rivers edge before ending up at the beautiful Anshun Covered Bridge. Our guide Schuyler was brilliant; he was very knowledgeable and engaging and had excellent English. He really made our day in Chengdu fun and interesting and showed us parts of Chengdu we would not have experienced without the benefit of his local insights. Caroline from Your Way Holidays was great to deal with when I was organising the day tour, offering suggestions and coordinating the guide, driver and admission fees to suit our itinerary and keeping us informed once we were in China. This private day tour was one of three in China I arranged through Caroline and Your Way Holidays; they were all great experiences that went according to plan without any hassles.
What a day in hangzhou
Jet14569364353,Apr 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00, we embarked on a visit to the enchanting West Lake during the delightful springtime. We inspected the sites where President Nixon had visited Hangzhou, paid a visit to a significant temple, and in the renowned tea village, we tried extremely fresh green tea. Finally, we explored the ancient city area. Today has been an unforgettable day. Thank you, and until next time!
Very disappointed
Bruno K,Apr 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00My wife being a big fan of tea this visit was to be one of the highlights of our 2 weeks trip to China😡 unfortunately the total lack of listening to our guide went beyond unimaginable Usually our ratings are between 4 and 5*, but here 1. For a couple visit it would be good if our requests were taken into account. However, it started well with an on time arrival and at the start we insisted that as part of the day the objective was to test and buy longjing green tea and other thes The result while there is no shortage of possibilities was to end up in a state store with a green tea that was not up to our expectations even if we were prepared for a substantial budget to guarantee a souvenir of this trip. Fortunately this morning on Hangzhou with the help of internet users we were able to go to the Hangzhou tea market and found our happiness😀
Great half day in Hangzhou
wanderingt2015,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00In this blossom-drenched March spring is at its loveliest. At ten o'clock this morning, we met up with our tour guide Leo, and together feasted our eyes on the gentle spring vistas of West Lake. Having strolled through Hefang Old Street—steeped in down-to-earth local charm—the day before, we first paid a visit to the elegant and picturesque Guozhuang Garden today, then traveled to Meijiawu, the world-famous tea town, where we tasted a cup of freshly picked, crisp spring tea. This Jiangnan spring journey is so cozy and healing that it will stay etched in our minds. See you next time!
Nature and new techs in Hangzhou
BoardingPass43436,Mar 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This morning, we had the pleasure of meeting Leo, our Hangzhou tour guide. The air was crisp and invigorating as we visited the tranquil Xixi Wetlands. We felt very relaxed on the boat ride in the Wetlands. Next we delved into the Wensan Road Digital Life Block where we see high tech products on display. Good to know what’s the latest in new tech. Thanks to the exceptional efforts of our driver and guide, we were able to view at the gate, the site of the Alibaba Group. To be able enter Alibaba grounds, we should have booked tickets in advance. A particular delight was our lunch at a local eatery, where the prices were affordable and the cuisine authentically local. While the afternoon visit to the robotic showroom was fascinating, navigating it can be challenging for seniors. However, we enjoyed the exposure to the latest in tech products. All in all, it was a memorable day.
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