Private Tour

Hangzhou Mini-Hike Tour with Local Market Life Experience

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Overview

Available languages

Chinese
English

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Skip the crowds and generic agency routes - experience the layered beauty of Hangzhou through local insight and storytelling. This curated walk reveals the city’s refined delicacy preserved for centuries, its hidden breath-taking natural landscape, and the raw, unfiltered daily life of Hangzhou-ers - all in one journey.

- Walk through historic alleyways lined with artisan heritage and cultural revival

- Visit a 200-year-old Traditional Chinese Medicine museum and enjoy free herbal tea

- Mini-hike on ancient trails with temples, legends, and spiritual landmarks

- Reach a hidden hilltop viewpoint overlooking both West Lake and the modern skyline

- Explore the last remaining open-air wet market, full of local flavor and daily life

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

A personalized Chinese calligraphy card, hand-written by your guide as a unique souvenir

English speaking private tour

Curated walking route through historic sites

Entry to the Hu Qing Yu Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum

Pre-tour lunch recommanded to be had at Chang Shun Cha Shi (常顺茶食)

What To Expect

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QingHeFang

Historic Alleyways Walking Tour (30-45 min) This tour unfolds at the foot of 吴山|Wu Shan Hill, where the Song Dynasty’s royal courts once overlooked lively local neighborhoods. Begin at Da Jing Xiang, a network of historic alleyways filled with ancient courtyard homes and restored workshop spaces. You’ll walk past the heritage sites of traditional Chinese craftsmanship - scissors (张小泉|Zhang Xiao Quan), umbrellas (王星记|Wang Xing Ji), and herbal medicine companies. Many buildings here have been thoughtfully transformed into independent cafés and cultural studios, blending heritage with creativity.

30 minutes • Admission Not Applicable
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Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Hu Qing Yu Tang)

Chinese Medicine Musuem Tour (30-45min) Our major stop on Da Jing Xiang is a Chinese Medicine Museum, housed in a 200-year-old mansion once considered to have the largest shop sign in China - branding before branding existed. Operated by a local medicine legacy brand 胡庆余堂|Hu Qing Yu Tang, this museum offers not only insight into Traditional Chinese Medicine, but also a walk through classical Chinese garden aesthetics. You’ll finish your visit with a free herbal tea in the majestic old apothecary hall.

40 minutes • Admission Included

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Hangzhou Mini-Hike Tour with Local Market Life Experience

Reviews

5.00

2 reviews

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  • Wen and this experience left an unforgettable mark in my heart

    823yushid,

    Jul 13, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Hangzhou feels familiar yet so different As someone who grew up in Singapore, I’m used to seeing green everywhere — our parks, trees along the roads, even rooftop gardens. But the greenery in Hangzhou got a very different feel. It’s not the same kind of curated city green we have back home — here it’s more wild, natural, and somehow calming. Just a short walk from the busy street, and suddenly you’re surrounded by tall pine trees and old stone steps, like stepping into another world. I joined this mini hike and cultural tour with my cousin, and we were really lucky to catch the sunset that day — the golden light over the lake and hills was so beautiful, it didn’t even feel real. West Lake is famous lah, but seeing it from this insider’s route gave us a whole new perspective — quieter, more personal. What surprised me was how everyday culture in Hangzhou still keeps a lot of traditions alive. In the market, people write price tags with calligraphy brushes. The TCM museum had herbs I’ve never seen before. Even though we Chinese Singaporeans also celebrate things like tea and TCM, this experience made me realise how every city in China expresses it differently. Got same roots, but very different flavour. Really a special experience - not just sightseeing, but feeling the heart of the place.

  • A unique, insightful, and wonderfully curated local tour

    B3227XYveraw,

    Jul 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    I joined this tour during a short trip to Hangzhou, and it turned out to be the absolute highlight of my stay in China. As someone deeply interested in Traditional Chinese Medicine and local food culture, I was absolutely fascinated by the visit to the herbal museum and local market. I saw ingredients, herbs, and vegetables I had never encountered before — the kind of things you’d never find in a regular tourist itinerary. The guide provided cultural and medicinal context that brought everything to life, making it both educational and immersive. I initially thought the hike would be far from the city, but to my surprise, the starting point was just minutes away from the bustling downtown. And yet, as soon as we began walking uphill, it felt like entering a completely different world — quiet, lush, and serene. The trail was easy to follow, and we were soon rewarded with panoramic views of West Lake and the urban skyline below. It’s rare to experience such a dramatic shift in atmosphere within such a short distance. What impressed me most was how well-curated this entire experience was. It wasn’t just a checklist of locations — every stop and transition felt intentional, thoughtful, and full of insight. This is not your average sightseeing tour. It felt like being guided through the city by someone with a true artistic and cultural lens, who really understands how to reveal hidden layers of Hangzhou. Highly recommended for anyone who wants more than just surface-level tourism. This is an incredible and authentic experience I’d recommend to all my friends!

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