Top Hangzhou Day Trips

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.

Explore both beautiful Wuzhen Water Town and Hangzhou on this fully customized private day tour. Enjoy boat ride and sightseeing in Wuzhen, choose 2 or 3 top attractions you want to see the most in Hangzhou, such as West Lake, Lingyin Temple, Guo's Village, Former Residence of Xueyan, Longjing Tea Field, Hefang Street,  Leifeng Pagoda and etc.. Local lunch, selected entrance fees, private guide and private vehicle service are all inclusive.

Enjoy easy and convenient exclusive private transfer from Hangzhou to Wuzhen ancient water town. Travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned vehicle and explore the famed water town at your own pace. Exclusive private door to door transfer only for you and your travel party. Flexible departure time base on your own travel schedule. The service does NOT include any guide service, driver is only for door to door transfers, you will explore and visit the town by yourself.

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.

80km away from Hangzhou, there is an ancient water town called Wuzhen, with 600 years old history, most of her buildings are well preserved from 150-200 years ago, it is also one of the rare place that real local people are still living inside. You may walk through those zigzag alleys or take the rowing boat enjoying this oriental Venice. During the visit, we will show you all the attractions listed below: 1.Fortune Bay High Rod Boat Show 2.Martial Art Performance on Boat 3.Wine Distillery Workshop, the sweet wine inside is very delicious, can taste free. 4.Indigo Fabric Workshop 5. Folk Custom Museum 6. Antique Beds Museum After the tour, lunch will be arranged at an authentic local restaurant where you will try the real local water town delicacy.

The ancient water towns around the Yangtze Delta are simply magical—but seeing more than one in a day is hard on public transport. This tour, with a private guide and driver, whisks you direct from your hotel to 1,300-year-old Wuzhen for lunch and an afternoon exploring its canals and bridges on boat and foot. Reach scenic Xitang for sunset, a riverside dinner, and a stroll through the illuminated streets.

Discover the best of Hangzhou on this private day tour combining the serenity of West Lake with the natural beauty of Moganshan National Park. Cruise along the tranquil waters of West Lake, stroll through lush gardens and ancient pagodas, then escape to Moganshan’s misty bamboo forests for fresh mountain air and scenic views. With a private guide and flexible itinerary, enjoy a personalized, relaxing journey through two of Zhejiang’s most breathtaking destinations. Perfect for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone seeking a peaceful retreat from the city.

Enjoy a great fun day excursion to visit the two celebrated water towns Wuzhen and Xitang from Hangzhou. Enjoy the ease and convenience of the private transfer and travel with your own professional driver in the air-conditioned vehicle. Explore both towns at your own pace. Exclusive private door to door transfer only for you and your travel party. Flexible departure time base on your own travel schedule.

Step into a one-of-a-kind half-day tour that blends Hangzhou’s most iconic natural wonder with its buzzing youth and anime scene! Wander the serene shores of West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and soak in the poetic, classic Chinese scenery that has inspired poets for centuries. Then, dive into the heart of Hangzhou’s otaku culture at Hubin Pedestrian Street, trendy hubs packed with anime stores, cosplay spots, gaming centers, and street fashion. This isn’t just a sightseeing tour: it’s a perfect fusion of breathtaking natural beauty and cutting-edge urban youth culture, giving you an unforgettable, authentic Hangzhou experience you won’t find anywhere else. Book now to explore the best of Hangzhou, all in one day!

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.

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.

Depart from Hangzhou city in the morning or afternoon to discover the beauty of Wuzhen Water Village (in Zhejiang province). Explore the 1,300-year-old Water town, stroll around the alleyways, bridges, classic old houses and take a relax boat on the water canals. This tour includes all transfers and entrance fees and you can upgrade to include lunch or dinner.

Escape from the hustle and hustle of the city and enjoy a relaxing day trip to Mogan Mountain. Explore at the natural park with forested views and towering bamboo. Enjoy the fresh air and wonderful quietness at the mountain. This private tour takes care of all transfers, entrance fees and local lunch.

Shaoxing is a water town, famous for its traditional Chinese bridges, boats, architectures, yellow wine and a huge number of textile and cloth factories and production. This one day tour will take you to appreciate the greatly attractive ancient towns of Shaoxing. Take a boat cruise along the towns, then enjoy the superb local lunch. After that, the tour will proceed to Shen Garden and Lan Pavilion, both places are well known cultural relics in Chinese history.

Spend full with a local expert tour guide to visit the highlights of Hangzhou, explore the famous Wuzhen Water Town with more than six thousand years of history, take a boat to view the fascinating scenery at renowned West Lake, enjoy delicious local food and taste Dragon Well Tea. Private transportation by air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking tour guide, entrance ticket fees and local lunch are all inclusive.

From Hangzhou to explore the Jiang Great Wall without the crowds of Beijing, take the bullet train round-trip from Hangzhou. Experience one of the coolest things to do in Zhejiang Province. Also, explore the Jiangnan Style Garden, the Ancient Street, the old temple, and the local food with the tour guide.

This self-guided day trip offers your a comfortable round-trip private transfer service from Hangzhou to discover Shaoxing city and its top attractions, such as Former Residence of Lu Xun, Orchid Pavilion, Shenyuan Garden, Keyan Mountain, Cangqiao Street, Baiqiao Garden or other attractions. Shaoxin is the best known for its locally produced rice wine as well as the hometown of Lu Xun. If you wish to visit some local companies or factories for business, you also can utilize this private round-trip transfer service. After your tour or business end, you will be transferred back to Hangzhou. Please note: Tour guide is not included

Depart from Hangzhou city to discover the beauty of Nanxun Water Village, a famous historic and cultural town located in Huzhou. Explore the 700-year-old Water town, stroll around the alleyways, bridges, old street and take a relax boat on the water canals. This tour includes all transfers and entrance fees and you can upgrade to include lunch or dinner.

Well before China’s rapid economic transformation took hold, small outposts like the Wuzhen Water Town played an outsized role in China’s economic story. Discover more than six thousand years of history at Wuzhen before seeing how modern life has retained a slower pace in this riverside town. With a range of activities on offer, your guide will be happy to help you plan your ideal day on the drive up from Hangzhou.

Be amazed by the beautiful Chinese gardens of Suzhou and experience the local culture on a fully customized sightseeing day trip from Hangzhou by bullet train. Choose the attractions you want to visit, such as the Humble Administrator's Garden, Tiger Hill, Panmen Gate, Jinji Lake, and more. Enjoy a boat ride along the old Grand Canal or take a stroll on the historic Pingjiang Road and Shantang Street to immerse yourself in the local life. The tour includes a delicious local lunch, round-trip bullet train tickets, a private guide in Suzhou, and driver service. Upgrade to the All-Inclusive Tour Package to include a boat ride ticket and one top attraction entrance ticket at the time of booking.

Travel by bullet train from Hangzhou to Suzhou, a relaxing bullet train experience. With your local guide, visit the Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill, Pingjiang Road and leisurely enjoy boat ride along ancient grand canal. Round trip 1st class bullet train ticket are all inclusive. 1: Tour Suzhou’s signature sights with a private guide 2: Take in the highlights of The Lingering Garden, Tiger Hill and Pingjiang Road 3: Reach the city the speedy way, by first-class bullet train 4: Relax with pickup and drop-off direct from your Hangzhou hotel Read more about - Private Day Trip to Suzhou from Hangzhou by Bullet

When we talk about Shaoxing, we will never leave out rice wine, Shen Garden, and Orchid Pavilion. But there is definitely much more for visitors. This tour allows you to feel the charm of this most ancient city in the province as you stroll along the rivulets and white-washed homes. Transfers between Hangzhou and Shaoxing and lunch are included.

Tick the best of Hangzhou off your bucket list in the comfort of a privately guided tour. Visit the authentic ancient Wuzhen water town. Enjoy the relaxing day with your private guide. Admire the thousands of years buildings, charming corridors, bridges and Lanes. An eye feast of Illuminated water town at night. Hotel pick up and drop off service are all inclusive 1: Explore Wuzhen Ancient Town with a private guide 2: Navigate Hangzhou with ease thanks to your private driver 3: Relax with pickup and drop-off direct from your Hangzhou hotel by car 4: Choose between morning or afternoon tours to suit your schedule