Private Tour

Wuzhen Water Town Private Day Tour from Hangzhou

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

Mobile ticket

Your Wuzhen water town tour begins with coach pickup from your Hangzhou hotel. After 1.5 hours' ride, you will arrive at Wuzhen .

Stop at the Hundred-Bed Museum (Zhao Hall), the first museum in China to collect and exhibit ancient beds of the Yangtze River delta area. See the luxurious carvings and elaborate designs on these antique beds and listen as your expert guide shares stories reflecting this unique cultural account of ancient Chinese civilization.

Later on visit the Sanbai Wine Workshop, the only remaining winery in Wuzhen, built during the Song Dynasty. Brewing liquor was a huge industry in Wuzhen during the Ming Dynasty. There were over 20 distilleries in operation at the time. Witness how wine is made using traditional techniques. Afterwards visit the Hongyuan Thai dye house to see the time-honored art of making indigo-dyed printed calico. Wuzhen is one of the principal sources of this flower-printed blue cloth.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Wuzhen Water Town

Explore the picturesque water town of Wuzhen on a full-day guided tour from Hangzhou. See the town’s highlights, including the Sanbai Wine Workshop, built during the Song Dynasty and the only winery that remains in Wuzhen. Visit the Hundred-Bed Museum and learn about indigo dye at Hongyuan Tie Dye; then watch a shadow puppet show with musical accompaniment on traditional Chinese instruments. Wrap up with a scenic (optional) cruise on the river. Your tour includes lunch, entrance tickets, and hotel pickup and drop-off in downtown Hangzhou. Full-day tour to Wuzhen Water Town, from Hangzhou View elaborately decorated antique beds at the Hundred-Bed Museum Learn about Wuzhen’s wine production at the Sanbai Wine Workshop Visit the Hongyuan Thai dye house and witness inner workings of the textile industry Enjoy a shadow puppet performance Float past pretty old buildings and stone bridges on an optional scenic boat cruise Includes informative guide, lunch, admission, and hotel pickup and drop-off

8 hours • Admission Included

What‘s Included

Private transportation

Lunch

Pickup points

Hangzhou Railway Station

JW Marriott Hotel Hangzhou

28 Hushu South Road, Gongshu District, Hangzhou China

Options

Venice in the Eest

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

6 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Will definitely recommend to friends
Florence Y,,Jun 16, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great service and knowledgeable guide plus friendly and accommodating driver. They were very prompt and responsive.
Chinese Venice
NR083,,Mar 3, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a little bit crowded at that time due to public holidays in China, but totaly worth 2 hrs drive from Hangzhou. Very well preserved ancient Chinese rural village. Good for taking pictures in traditional attires)
One of the highlight of my trip
BeggarChief,,Oct 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
3 words. Breathtaking views, rich heritage and memories of a life time. I like the tranquility spots and also some touristy spots as well.
開心的旅遊
1988-Braham,,Mar 20, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
這次旅遊，我們全家都很開心，感謝導遊的陪伴和周到的安排，我們还會回來。Wezhen is so pretty, I can't like it any more. Once you there , you never leave.
Nice tour.
Amaxing 334,,Mar 18, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Wuzhen- the Venice in the east. I enjoyed the traditional houses built along the river and the peaceful life style. What's more, they got many nice halls to display the original workshops. The night view in West Part is really unique.
Best Tour Guide in China
Ailee-Penang,,Feb 4, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a wonderful day with Forrest as our guide and driver. He is a very nice and punctually guide. I am very lucky to meet him in China. Thanks a lot