Top Hangzhou Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Show Time 19:30–20:30 How to Collect Tickets? After your e-ticket is issued online, you can pick up a paper ticket with your original ID document at the ticket office, after 18:00 on the day of the show. The ticket office is just opposite Yue Fei Temple at the performance venue. The address is 82 Beishan Road, Hangzhou (Chinese: 杭州北山路82号岳王庙对面). Please Note: • ID documents (passport/Chinese ID card/Travel Permit) are required when booking the ticket and entering. • Tickets cannot be changed or cancelled after they have been issued. • Seats are allocated randomly. We cannot book specific positions. • If the show is stopped due to situations beyond the organizers’control, including rainstorms, thunderstorms, geological hazards and device failures, you will receive a full refund. Less Admission Ticket Included

Immerse yourself in Chinese tea culture with this private experience in Hangzhou. Perfect for those looking for a quiet activity, visit the Hangzhou Longjingshan Tea Cultural Village, and learn all about this leaf. As well as picking the leaves themselves, discover their historical and cultural significance, before seeing the roasting process. The experience finishes with a visit to a traditional tea house, where you get to take part in a tea ceremony.

Make the most of your time in Hangzhou and see only what interests you on this private day tour from Shanghai by bullet train. 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, bullet train tickets, and lunch. Upgrade to add a West Lake boat ride and entry to Lingyin Temple.

The show is set on the stunning West Lake which was the show for G20 Summit Hangzhou in 2016. Obama was here to enjoy the show. It consists of eight parts: "A Moonlit Night on the Spring River," "Tea Picking Dance," "The Butterfly Lovers," "Mountain and Flowing Water," "Swan Lake," "Moonshine," "Unforgettable Jasmine Flower," and "Ode to Joy." Show Times:19:30–20:30 The venue is just opposite Yue Fei Temple at the performance venue. The address is 82 Beishan Road, Hangzhou

Don't waste time visiting places you're not interested in: on this customizable private tour you can choose a few sights and attractions in Hangzhou that interest you most, and visit them with a guide. Learn about Chinese culture and history by checking out places that appeal to you. These might include West Lake, Lingyin Temple, the National Tea Museum, or many other interesting places. Hotel or railway station pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

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.

If you’d like to see some of the best sites in Hangzhou in a short amount of time, then book this half day private tour that takes you to both West Lake and the Longjing tea plantation. You’ll have round-trip transportation, so no need to hassle with taxis or public transportation. After the tour, the rest of the day is yours to do with as you please.

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.

Meet Hangzhou through the eyes of a local cultural researcher and content creator. With an RMA in Cultural Analysis from the University of Amsterdam, a BA from Nanjing University, and five published academic papers on art and cross-cultural studies, I bring a research-based, cross-cultural perspective to exploring China. On this bike tour, we’ll explore a simple question: How did a lake become a work of art? West Lake may look like untouched nature, but its landscape was shaped over centuries by gardeners, monks, scholars and artists. We’ll cycle quieter routes through Yang Gong Causeway, classical gardens and wetlands, then ride into the Longjing tea hills to visit the China Tea Museum and see the tea landscape up close. Rather than simply checking off famous sights, we’ll explore how Chinese ideas about nature, beauty and landscape shaped one of China’s most iconic places.

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.

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.

Spend a beautiful evening in Hangzhou watching the West Lake Show, called Zuiyi Hangzhou, meaning Enduring Memories of Hangzhou. The performance was directed by Zhang Yi Mo, who directed the Beijing Olympics Grand Opening in 2008. You’re in for a marvelous show featuring ballet dancers, traditional Chinese music, and over 200 performers who can seemingly walk on water.

If you have been craving for a time travelling, then Hengdian World Studio is the place to help you make this dream come true. The Hengdian World Studios is the largest film production site in China and is regarded as the "Chinese Hollywood" by the American magazine. Spend ample time tour around two famed “zones” in the Hengdian World Studios: Qin Imperial Palace Scenic Zone, which is said to be the cradle of numerous film and Television blockbusters and historical dramas, and Guangzhou & Hong Kong Street Scenic Zone,vividly recreates the old appearance of Guangzhou and Hong Kong around 1840.

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.

At Wensan Future Technology Experience Center, robots are no longer just tools—they are chefs, dancers, sparring partners, and even members of your future household. Step inside, and tomorrow is already here. Five live‑scenario zones, one immersive future preview Home, retail, industrial, stage, and combat—experience tomorrow's life in a single visit. Spring Festival Gala robots, up close and personal The Unitree humanoids are the very stars of the 2026 CCTV Gala's Wu BOT martial arts show—from yangko dancing to kung fu, witness their evolution in real time. Warm‑hearted robot companions for your home "Lingxi X2" cooks and cleans; Tomcat robot chats and changes outfits. They're family, not exhibits. China's hard tech at your fingertips AI models, brain‑computer interfaces, and precision robotics—bring your family and friends, and get hands‑on with the same cutting‑edge tech seen at the Spring Festival Gala.

See two different sides of history-saturated Hangzhou—and enjoy a one-of-a-kind performance, hosted right on its UNESCO-listed West Lake—with this two-in-one excursion. Following pickup at your hotel, venture first to the historical Hefang Street, where you can spy local landmarks, shop for souvenirs, and more. Then, once evening descends, transfer to the West Lake to see the Enduring Memories of Hangzhou show: a one-of-a-kind performance featuring dancers, light shows, music, and more.

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.

This fun half-day private nature outing let you be surrounded in beautiful falls, creek, greens and fresh tea aroma. It's a great way to get your body fully benefited from negative oxygen ions. Spend about 90-minute easy hike at Nine Creeks (also known by Jiuxi 18 Stream), and followed by a visit to Longjing Tea Village where you get to know the tea culture, enjoy tea tasting and local lunch. All entrance fees, private guide and private vehicle service are all inclusive. Upgrade your tour with a relaxing boat ride in West Lake at time of your booking.

Make the most of your time in Hangzhou by booking this block of 3 day tours with your private guide. Groups of up to six will be collected from your Hangzhou hotel each day, exploring different sights each day, including Lei Feng Pagoda, boating in West Lake, tea plantation tours on Day 1, Wuzhen Ancient water town on Day 2, and Ling Yin Temple, Xixi Wetland, and Mr. Hu’s Former residence on the third day.

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)

Delve into the rich culture of Hangzhou with a captivating Palace Banquet that marries exquisite cuisine with live performances of Song-style music and dance. This immersive dining experience seamlessly integrates ancient rituals, allowing guests to savor dishes reminiscent of the Southern Song dynasty while enjoying the enchanting melodies that echo the elegance of that era. Optional ancient makeup transforms you into a Southern Song noble, enhancing the authenticity of this unique feast for both taste and vision.

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.

Take a fully guided half-day tour to embrace the amazing Hangzhou nature. Enjoy the tranquil and fun walk in the shallow 18 streams and cross nine creeks lined with trees and emmerse in the fresh air, follow the trail to the famous Longjing tea plantation and terrace village surrounded by vast mountains. Have great learning about the “Paradise City” Hangzhou and its traditional tea culture and lifes. Choose morning or afternoon departure based on your own travel schedule.