Top Hangzhou Culture

Staged entirely upon the lake itself (a stage has been built 3 centimeters below the surface), Impression West Lake is a spectacle of light, music, dance and theatrics. The stories are based on Hangzhou legends. Using the lake and its surroundings as props, lights and hundreds of actors create a sensational performance. It is a unique outdoor performance on natural settings. Staged on the West Lake, the performance appears vivid and incredibly beautiful. Mixed with the myths and legends of the West Lake, the show leads you to a sweet thousand-year dream. The special concealable auditorium ensures each seat a wonderful place to enjoy the dazzling show. The state-of-the-art sound system is surely to offer a surprising musical enjoyment. Be sure to catch it, the show is a must-see when you come to Hangzhou. Come and enjoy the most amazing and beautiful spectacle you will see in your life.

Discover the splendid Hangzhou city highlights on this fully flexible 8-hour private tour with a knowledgeable local guide. Tick off the must-see highlights such as UNSECO site West Lake, Linyin Scenic Spot and famous Green Tea plantation, famed Leifeng Pagoda or local historic street, enjoy a delightful lunch at the local tea famer’s house. Customizable itinerary catering to your own preferences, enjoy convenient and comfortable door to door transfer from Hangzhou hotel or Hangzhou train station.

Explore Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed landscapes at your own pace on this private full-day sightseeing tour, which has a fully customizable itinerary. Travel between the mist-shrouded West Lake and Flower Harbor Park without worrying about reading signs in Chinese on public transportation. Visit the famous Lingyin Temple, sample traditional tea at the Meijiawu Tea Village, and walk along Southern Song Imperial Street.

You can choose the attractions you visit and the places you see on this private full-day tour of Hangzhou. Work with your guide to customize your itinerary to suit your unique interests, adding stops at the likes of Leifeng Pagoda or Hefang Street. Your package includes transfers, guide, fast train tickets, and lunch with a tea tasting: Upgrade to add a West Lake boat ride and entry to Lingyin Temple.

Leap the language barrier and immerse yourself in Chinese countryside culture on this half-day experience with private guide. Start with a mellow hike through the bamboo forests of Yunxi Zhujiing Scenic Resort. Next, transfer to a tea village for a masterclass in tea. Explore the tea farm, see the tea plants, and learn about China’s tea traditions as you savor authentic country fare.

Take a leisure afternoon outing from Hangzhou city to Wuzhen Water Town located in Jiaxing city in Zhejiang province. Rated as the National's 5A attraction,the town boasts a history of more than 1300 years and retains its traditional ancient residences along the ancient canals and stone bridges. Take in the most amazing and charming day and night scenery the town has to offer, wondering along the ancient stone alleys at night with tantalizing lights on the ancient old buildings, bridges and canals, enjoy a delightful dinner along the riverside to full appreciate fantastic night scene.

You will be taken by a professional guide to wander around the Buddha park and the 1600-year-old temple. The vivid and detailed explanation will help you to better understand the Buddhas and Buddhism in China.

Visit the stunning city of Hangzhou during this scenic day trip, with private pickup from your hotel or train station. Perfect for travelers short on time, it covers all of the highlights in a single excursion. Glide across serene, UNESCO-listed West Lake on an iconic boat ride, learn the ins and outs of tea cultivating and tasting at Meijiawu Tea Village, and shop for antique embroidery along the centuries-old Southern Song Imperial Street. If you'd like, enjoy a homecooked lunch at a local farmer's home (at your own expense)

Embrace Hangzhou’s beautiful Natural by taking this exclusive half-day private hiking tour. Follow the trail along the Tianzhu Mountain along the West Lake. Visit Faxi, Fajing and Zhongtian Zhu Buddhist Temples that has more than 1600 years history. Tour the famous green tea plantation and terrace at Dragon Well Tea Village. Have great learning about the “Paradise City” Hangzhou and its culture, custom and life. Choose morning or afternoon departure based on your own travel schedule. With great guide, door to door transfer, tea tasting, lunch or dinner are all included.

Explore the ancient city of Hangzhou on this private, customizable excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, craft an itinerary that suits your interests and visit top attractions like Lingyin Temple, Longjing Tea Garden, and West Lake. Learn about Hangzhou’s history and culture from a knowledgeable, English, Mandarin Chinese or German-speaking guide and enjoy a delicious meal (optional) before returning to your destination.

Train is the quickest way to reach Hangzhou from Shanghai. Pair the comforts of a private day trip, including transport, a guide, lunch at a tea farm or a local restaurant, a boat trip, a scenic hike, and more, with the speed of a Chinese bullet train on this convenient day out. Choose between first-class, business-class, and second-class tickets, and upgrade to include round-trip transfers from your downtown Shanghai address.

Enjoy this full day 8-hour private Hangzhou city sightseeing tour with a local expert guide. Spend some quality time visit the city’s top attractions inline with your own styles. Cruise around the UNESCO West Lake, one of the China’s famed natural wonders, appreciate the charming scenery along the lake. Visit the impressive stone Buddha Grottos in Fei Lai Peak, admire the Grand Lingyin Buddhist temple while visiting different sections of the area. Sample some famed green tea and freshly prepared home dish at the local tea farmer’s house while enjoying the amazing view of the green tea terrace and countryside scenery. Customizable itinerary catering to your own preferences, enjoy convenient and comfortable door to door transfer from Hangzhou hotel or Hangzhou Train Station.

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.

Worry-free night tour in Hangzhou, we will meet you in your hotel lobby or train station and your happy starts. You will enjoy Hangzhou night highlights such as Impression West Lake show and World Heritage Site - West Lake. What's more, we includes the nice dinner. Afterwards, you will be transfered to the show venus to enjoy the breath-taking show VIP seat. In the end, we will transfer you back to your hotel. All inclusive!

Just south of Hangzhou’s famous West Lake, Longjing village produces dragonwell tea, one of the finest green teas in China. Enjoy a private tour that takes you to Longjing where you learn all about this celebrated tea. Your knowledgeable guide takes you to see the China National Tea Museum, Eighteen Imperial Tea Bushes, and the Meijiawu Tea Village each place revealing another aspect of this fine tea. You also have the option to purchase lunch at a local restaurant run or have a homecooked meal at a local farmer's home.

One of China’s best-known ancient towns, Wuzhen Water Town offers more than just beauty. Spend the day admiring the ancient architecture of the "Venice of the East" and stopping at a myriad of fascinating museums, if you choose. Tuck into a tasty lunch at a riverside restaurant and learn about traditional shadow play shows. With a personal translator/guide on hand and private transfers direct from Hangzhou, it’s a fantastic day out for families and solos alike.

Hangzhou is an old as well as young city. The cultural heritage of Hangzhou is considered by the locals to be the jewel in the crown of this history laden city. During this full-day tour in Hangzhou, our local guide will take you to visit Grand Canal, Gongchen Bridge,Tangqi Ancient Town. You not only to see the historic sites,but also to visit the new part of Hangzhou city, such as Qianjiang New CBD, Hangzhou Urban Planning Hall. This is a special designed tour to learn the history and to see the future of Hangzhou City.

Discover the “Heavenly City” on earth Hangzhou on this full day exclusive private tour. Visit the beautiful West Lake, appreciate natural charm at Yunxi Bamboo Forest, amazing stone grottoes at Feilai Peak and the peaceful tea village and ancient garden house at Former Residence of Xueyan Hu. Enjoy flexible itinerary, travel with your expert guide to have great learning about the local life, history and culture.

Take in the spectacular “Enduring Memories of Hangzhou” show, and leave all the planning to someone else, with this seamless, VIP experience. In the evening, meet your vehicle at your hotel and head to Hangzhou’s UNESCO-listed West Lake. Settle into your VIP seats, sit back, and relax: the spectacular, open-air show, hosted on the lake’s waterfront, combines dance, musical performances, acrobatics, light effects, and more.

This tour covers our favorite places in Hangzhou.You can choose 3 attractions from the list of 12 we've provided for your itinerary and you can tell us anywhere you are interested in Hangzhou ,we will arrange this tour according to your request. Before your tour, your guide contacts you to get a feel for what interests you. ,Your guide customizes your tour to your interests and personality Get a deeper insight into Hangzhou life and discover its hidden gems. 100% Private tour for just you and your party. Your guide customizes your tour according to your interests and personality. See Hangzhou through the eyes of a local and discover its hidden gems.

Immerse yourself in the history of Hangzhou on this full day of the city’s landmarks with a knowledgeable guide. Stroll along the beautiful West Lake. Learn about Lingyin Temple and Leifeng Pogoda-stroll through the Hefang street. A comprehensive package with hotel/Railway Station pick up and drop off, lunch, entrance fees and taxi fare are all inclusive. 1: Full-day private tour of Hanghzou City 2: Tour Hangzhou’s signature sights, including West Lake, with a private guide 3: Navigate Hangzhou with ease thanks to your private guide 4: Relax with pickup and drop-off direct from your Hangzhou hotel or Hangzhou Railway Station

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

Maximize your short layover or transit in Hangzhou by taking this fully guided private tour to explore the “ Paradise City” Hangzhou. Tick off the city’s amazing sites include the UNSECO listed West Lake, Famed Dragon Well Tea Village, Historic Lingyin Buddhist Temple. Stroll along the ancient Hefang Pedestrian street, with flexible itinerary that catering to time and interests. With 1-way or round-trip airport transfers available to choose during the tour.