Top Hangzhou Water Tours

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.

Explore the serene beauty of West Lake on an immersive day tour that unveils its hidden side. This unique experience takes you along tranquil waterways, where you’ll glide through reed-lined channels and discover paths shaped by local life. Begin with a refreshing boat ride, followed by a leisurely walk through the area's green spaces, allowing you to connect with the culture steeped in this picturesque landscape. Your day concludes at a local tea house, where you would enjoy fine Long Jing green tea and a cultural tea ceremony Highlights: • Glide through Wugui Tan on a traditional hand-row boat — a reed-lined waterway most visitors never find • Walk through Maojiabu, one of the quietest corners of West Lake, where local life and cultural sites unfolds away from the main tourist circuit • Finish at a private teahouse for some authentic Westlake Long Jing Tea and a traditional cultural tea ceremony

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.

Enjoy a private tour that showcases the fine tea of Hangzhou along with top attractions in the area. Start with a boat cruise on West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Then travel to Lingyin Temple, known for impressive Buddha statues, and see the caves of Flying Peak, which also has hundreds of statues. After lunch, discover one of the region’s most famous teas, dragowell tea, also known as longjing tea. Visit the China National Tea Museum and Meijiawu Tea Village to learn about the renowned tea’s production.

The Grand Canal, an ancient artery that once connected imperial capitals, offers a unique journey through Hangzhou's vibrant history. Your adventure starts at the Beijing–Hangzhou Grand Canal Museum, followed by a local craft experience that brings the canal's rich past to life. We continue to stroll through the Qiaoxi Historic District, where the spirit of trade and community thrives in bustling markets. The day concludes with a serene boat ride along the Grand Canal to visit the tranquil Xiangji Temple nestled by the waterway. Highlights: • Explore the Beijing–Hangzhou Grand Canal Museum • Walk through Qiaoxi Historic District and Xiaohe Historic Street, where canal-side trade culture is still alive in the markets • Hands-on local craft experience rooted in the Grand Canal's living heritage • Glide along the Grand Canal by boat to Xiangji Temple, a Buddhist monastery tucked beside the waterway • Intimate small group experience with Brivience's interactive culture discovery games

Experience the poetic beauty of Hangzhou in a day filled with nature, culture, and fun. Begin at West Lake, visiting a hidden lakeside garden and gliding across peaceful waters on a local water bus, then wander along the lakeside. After lunch, opt for a gentle short hike to capture panoramic views, or visit Leifeng Pagoda with convenient elevator access to enjoy the scenery effortlessly. In the afternoon, immerse yourself in the heart of the Longjing tea plantations: pluck fresh tea leaves, hand-roast them, and savour the freshly brewed tea. Bathed in soft sunlight amid rustling tea leaves, this makes the perfect serene ending to your day in Hangzhou.