Private Tour
Flexible Hangzhou Private Tour from Shanghai by Bullet Train
Overview
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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. Local lunch, 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
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Local lunch
Private guide
Private air-conditioned comfortable car
Round trip bullet train fare
Hotel pick up and drop off (Shanghai downtown hotels only)
West Lake Boat Ride and 1 local attraction ticket (for All Inclusive Package)
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)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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
241 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The lake, tea plantation...
eli k,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The lake, tea plantation and the Buddhist Temple are major sights, not to be missed when visiting China. Kimi our tour guide is knowledgeable, proficient in English and easy to understand. He put a lot of good effort to make sure that we’re enjoying this tour, and patiently answered all our questions.
Great day for family of four!
dora0217,May 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We did this tour as a family of four. All the logistical arrangements with the transfers and entrance tickets were very smooth. We really enjoyed having Lin as our guide. She is very knowledgeable in her sharing and her English level is very good. We enjoyed the warm and friendly service today making our visit to Shanghai very memorable. Thank you! Highly recommended for anyone who is short on time to research the destination and attractions.
Fantastic Hangzhou Tour with Nana! ★★★★★
Srikanth C,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ms. Queena (Nana) made our Hangzhou trip perfect! She is warm, knowledgeable, and brought the history of West Lake and Lingyin Temple to life with great stories.Why she is outstanding:Crowd Skipper: Navigated Lingyin Temple beautifully to avoid the big crowds.Hidden Gems: Took us to a peaceful Longjing tea farm for an authentic tasting.Awesome Food: Recommended Qing Chun Pu Men, and the food there was absolutely incredible!Stress-Free: Handled all digital tickets and navigation effortlessly.If you visit Hangzhou, book Nana—she is the absolute best!
amazing family full day trip
Sightseer696496,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing full day trip! Everything was well organized, and Mrs. Wenwen was a fantastic guide. She made us dive deep into China's rich history with her knowledge and engaging explanations. She always checked on us and made sure everyone was comfortable. We felt very welcome throughout the day. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What a great experience with a great guide!
imogenm624,May 28, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time with Lin today! Very knowledgeable on all things Hangzhou and a great person to go on a tour with. The West lake is a beautiful place! The chosen meal was amazing too. I am very happy for choosing this tour during my time in China. You won't regret booking it if your looking for a great day trip that will give you amazing memories!
Beautiful Experience in Huangzhou
Karol G,May 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a wonderful tour in Huangzhou and can highly recommend it! Our guide Queen was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, and made the whole day very enjoyable. We had a lovely boat ride on the lake, visited a beautiful tea village with stunning views, enjoyed a delicious lunch with the famous Beggar’s Chicken, and explored amazing Buddha temples full of history and culture. The transfer was excellent as well — very comfortable car, always on time, and thanks to the great organization we could see much more in one day. Truly a fantastic experience!
Great experience!
Lukehingis,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience. Delicious food, hassle free travel and knowledgeable guide. Thank you, Kimi!
Wonderful!
Luke H,May 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazingly well paced and comfortable trip with our lovely guide, Kimi. Felt so relaxed throughout and left everything to the capable hands of our guide. The lunch at 绿茶was delicious. Highly recommend this tour if you have a day in Hangzhou.
Highly recommend
MindyTay,May 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Kimi is a wonderful guide! He shared a lot of interesting information about the sights and Chinese culture during the tour, and is extremely helpful and polite. Tour is well planned with very smooth land transfers. Highly recommend
Awesome day trip to...
Paul M,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome day trip to Hangzhou with Kimi. Entire experience was super well organized and Kimi communicated great across our group of English and Mandarin speakers. Saw many sites within a condensed period and lunch was the best we've had on a tour like this.
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