Top Hangzhou Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy one of the most spectacular recurring performances in Hangzhou—and make your visiting logistics seamless—when you prebook skip-the-line admission tickets to “Impression West Lake.” Hosted directly on the water of the city’s UNESCO–listed West Lake, the evening show consists of light displays, ballet performances, traditional Chinese opera, and more. Book your tickets early to guarantee your entry to this always-popular event.

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.

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)

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

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.

A beautifully restored expanse of wetland, replete with swaying reeds, winding waterways, water birds, and traditional-style architecture, Xixi Wetland Park lies on the far fringes of the vast city of Hangzhou. Skip the Chinese public transportation trauma with this private tour, direct from downtown Hangzhou or the railway stations. Your local guide can explain the traditions on display, while a boat ride lets you maximize your photo opportunities.

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.

The global extravaganza that redefined modern circus, Cirque du Soleil has just one permanent show in Asia—X: the Land of Fantasy at the Hangzhou Xintiandi Group Sun Theater (Suntiandy Theater). There’s no need to worry about long walks from the subway or grapple with the language barrier in taxis. Simply prebook this convenient package with C-seat tickets and private 2-way transfers from your Hangzhou accommodation.

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.

Don't waste time visiting places you're not interested in: on this customizable 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Spend one day explore Hangzhou's top attractions like Lingyin Temple, Meijiawu Tea Village, Six Harmonies Pagoda and have a leisure boat trip on the famous West Lake. Learn more about Hangzhou’s history and tea culture from your informative guide. Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transfers.