Private Tour

Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train

Overview

Available languages

Chinese

English

Mobile ticket

Discover the famous Paradise City of Hangzhou on a fully customized sightseeing day trip from Shanghai by bullet train. Accompanied by your private guide, stroll around Flower Harbor Park and take a relaxing boat on the West Lake. Visit the famous Lingyin temple; see the traditional Meijiawu tea mountain; and wonder along the old Hefang Street. Local lunch, tea tasting at Meijiawu, round-trip bullet train tickets, a private guide, and private vehicle service are included if you book the all-inclusive package.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Specialized infant seats are available

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for getting your bullet train ticket in advance)

Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Please wear comfortable shoes

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

West Lake Boat Ride and 1 local attraction ticket (for All Inclusive Package)

Tea tasting at Tea Village

Local lunch

Private guide

Private air-conditioned comfortable car

Round trip bullet train fare

Hotel pick up and drop off (Shanghai downtown hotels only)

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang ,Qingpu ,Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas, etc. If your hotel is not in the downtown your guide will provide instructions on where to meet downtown

West Lake Boat Ride and local attraction ticket (if All Inclusive Package is not selected)

What To Expect

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station

Meet your private guide at your hotel lobby in the morning, and head up to Hangzhou City by taking a 1-hour bullet train ride. On the train, discuss 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. Below literary is just an example for you.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

West Lake (Xi Hu)

Upon arrival to Hangzhou, take a short walk by the beautiful West Lake as well as to enjoy a 45-minute relaxing boat ride. Your friendly private guide will share with you some interesting local history and stories.

1 hour•Admission Not Applicable

Options

All Inclusive Package

Lunch, round trip train tickets in 2nd class, West Lake boat ride and lin yin temple attraction fee are all inclusive.
Pickup included

Private Tour with Lunch

Lunch, round trip fast train tickets in 2nd class are included. Attraction fees and boat ride are at your own cost.
Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

187 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

187

Exceptional tour
Scott L,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
We just had a private tour from Shanghai to Hangzhou for a day trip for our family of 4. The tour operator, Alana, was fantastic, she was very informative, transparent and very organized. All fees and costs were discussed upfront with no hidden fees which I love The upgrade to 1st class train ticket which was unexpected. It was a nice touch which were greatly appreciated The whole team from the drivers to the tour guide, Xin, were super nice. I also love the fact that the cars that picked us up from and to the hotel and drove us around in Hangzhou were luxurious. Xin was amazing and spoke perfect English I can't recommend them enough. If you can't go wrong with this company. Highly recommended
Excellent Tour
Victoria M,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Caroline is an amazing guide, she was very helpful and even gave us suggestions regarding taking photos in different locations. The trip was very well organized, both drivers were accommodating and the lunch was the best we have had in China over the multiple weeks. Highly recommend this tour.
Caroline was very...
Gyneth T,
Jun 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Caroline was very helpful, patient and friendly! She also catered to what we preferred and was attentive to every detail. Highly recommend!
History came alive in HangZhou!
HungHooi T,
Jun 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It was another rainy day in Shanghai but our guide Caroline, made our day trip to HangZhou one of the most educational and enjoyable experience for my wife and I. She literally made Chinese history and culture come to life for us through her interesting stories and detailed explanations. The program she tailored for us also allowed us to fully exploit our limited time spent in HangZhou. We cruised around 西湖 and caught all the historical sites there. We climbed up a hill to 龙井村 nestled in a tea plantation. And we also visited the legendary 灵隐寺 to pray for good health and good fortune. Not to mention a very sumptuous lunch at 绿茶restaurant. We did all these within just a few hours. Caroline was bubbly, helpful and patient, taking very good care of us throughout. Notwithstanding the rain, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I would strongly recommend this tour and Caroline to anyone who wishes to explore HangZhou from Shanghai for a day. Cheers!
Excellent private guided tour of Hangzhou
MingHian K,
Jun 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Excellent service from booking till the end of the tour. Alana organised a great itinerary. Our guide Caroline was knowledgeable and bubbly, conversant in both Mandarin and English. She made the trip an incredible and unforgettable experience! Highly recommended!