Top Hangzhou Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

Maximize your Hangzhou visit by taking this fully guided half day tour to visit the famed Lingyin Buddhist Temple, admire the impressive stone grottos at Feilai Peak and the other complex in the mountain area. Visit the picturesque Dragon well green tea village and enjoy fun walk around the tea plantation. Flexible departure time based on your own travel schedule. Great guide, private door to door transfer, entrance fees, lunch or dinner are all included.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Put language worries aside and discover Hangzhou by night on this magical private tour. Start by exploring historic Hefang Street, with your private translator/guide on hand to explain the local delicacies and advise on souvenirs. Then take your VIP seats for West Lake’s majestic light, sound, and dance spectacular, Enduring Memories of Hangzhou. Finally, your private driver will drop you home. Watch Beijing Olympics director Zhang Yimou’s spectacular West Lake show Enjoy glorious views of light and dancers on the lake from VIP seats Learn about Hangzhou cuisine and shop for souvenirs with your private guide Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip private city transfers

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.

Wander through Damalang's ancient alleys, where every turn reveals a slice of old-city life. Savor Hangzhou's most authentic street flavors—from crispy fried fish to sizzling scallion pancakes—and taste the city's living heritage with every bite, as generations of local recipes come alive right before your eyes. Stroll through living alleys and experience Hangzhou's everyday life. Snap cinematic shots at the famed "Little Kyoto" with bamboo and moss. From riverside homes to stone-staired alleys—ever-changing scenery. Taste all the time-honored street snacks Hangzhou is known for. Savor the old city by taste and touch—take home a warm memory.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

* Pick up service is arranged at your hotel lobby in Hangzhou. * Grantee to skip the line . * Presidential service with the staff showing the way to your seat. * Private car parking lot next to the show venue. * Best view from the seat.

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.

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.

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!

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.

Burst through the language barrier and get the absolute most out of Hangzhou with a private translator/guide. Whether your tastes run to tea plantations or silk factories, to ancient temples or serene lotus ponds, to Qing Dynasty villas or modern museums, your guide can make it happen. With guiding available day and night in English, Spanish, French, or German, you can take your trip to the next level.