Day Trips from Shanghai to Hangzhou

Discover the rich cultural tapestry of Hangzhou, a city shrouded in history and natural splendor, on a full-day tour from Shanghai. Accompanied by an accomplished guide, gain fascinating insight into China’s most esteemed tea at Meijiawu Tea Village; cruise on the idyllic and inspirational West Lake; and marvel at the alluring architecture of the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Explore the historical highlights and cultural delights of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city on this all-inclusive tour, during which lunch, round-trip transportation and entrance fees are complimentary.

Take this full day private excursion to visit the dream-like city Hangzhou ,tour Hangzhou's top attractions including the West Lake and famous Longjin Tea Farm, the amazing Buddhist culture in Linyin temple ,Feilai Peak; stroll along ancient Hefang old street, alongside a private guide from Shanghai which includes advanced round-trip bullet train experience and door to door private transfers. Please provide passport pictures of all travelers to buy the highspeed rail tickets, thanks.

You can walk or take a cruise dawdling around willow-fringed West Lake, one of the nation's top sights. The most famous city lake in China, it's vast, placid and beautiful in equal measure. With its pagoda-capped hills to the north, picturesque causeways and lakeside gardens and parks. You may also have a chance to photograph spectacular photos across the water to the setting sun.

This tour will take you to Matcha Lake, which is currently at its most beautiful season and has become a viral sensation on TikTok. Unlike West Lake, which is world-famous for its long history and cultural heritage, Matcha Lake offers a rare and dreamy forest landscape that you simply cannot find in most countries or regions. This tour is perfect for travelers who love taking stunning photos and immersing themselves in a magical, secluded forest atmosphere. You can also see deer leisurely walking through the shallow parts of the lake and enjoy kayaking on the water. This tour then brings you to West Lake, where you will not only admire its timeless beauty but also immerse yourself in centuries of Chinese history and storytelling—from the romantic legend of the White Snake to the poetic journeys of emperors and scholars. You will gain deep cultural insights, unforgettable photo opportunities in a magical forest setting, and a genuine connection to Hangzhou's rich heritage.

It might seem too complicated to get from Shanghai to Hangzhou to see the city's highlights, but this package takes all of the difficulty of organizing your trip out of your hands. Pick up from your Shanghai hotel, take a bullet train through scenic Chinese countryside to Hangzhou. Start directly from the train station to the West Lake, take the leisure boat cruise, appreaciate the Guo's Villa, enjoy the stuning view of Longjing tea village & sip your cup of tea. Of course, you'll head to the HQ of Alibaba company from the outside and find out how the high-tech works so well at the shopping mall run by this company. All the private guide, driver, lunch, round-way train ticket and Shanghai hotel transfer service, entrance fee, etc are included.

Hangzhou can be hard to navigate independently if you don’t speak Chinese. Let your private guide simplify your experience on a private day trip to the city by high-speed bullet train, with a personal driver to ensure you cover sufficient ground. Tour West Lake, Jingci Temple, Qinghefang Ancient Street, and the Longjing tea plantations as your guide explains the city’s rich history. Entrance fees included.

Visit highlights of Hangzhou including the West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Longjing Tea plantation with this private day tour from Shanghai. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Shanghai hotel.

Many Chinese know Hangzhou as ‘heaven on earth’. Find out why on this to-the-point tour that skips the public transport delays with a private guide and driver direct from your door. First, explore West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and enjoy a relaxing boat ride. Next, discover Hangzhou cuisine over a restaurant lunch. Finally, head to the hills to admire Lingyin Temple and discover Hangzhou’s signature Dragon Well tea.

Hangzhou is an amazing city with a long history. This private day tour will let you take a private car from Shanghai to Hangzhou, then explore Xihu Lake, Lingyin Temple, Longjing Tea Plantation, then drive back to your Shanghai hotel. Pickup time from your centrally located Shanghai hotel is at 8am.

Discover the soul of Hangzhou with a curated private tour that prioritizes authentic experiences and quiet moments, far from the busy tourist trails. Immerse yourself in Lingyin Temple, a 1,600-year-old Buddhist sanctuary in lush mountains, where ancient stone carvings and sacred halls create a serene atmosphere (free entry with advance reservation). After your temple visit, enjoy a relaxed local lunch at a nearby restaurant. Then head to Guozhuang Garden—West Lake's most exquisite classical garden—an oasis of elegant pavilions, winding corridors, and mirror-like lake views. From there, drift through West Lake's hidden waterways (Wuguitan, Yuhuwan, Maojiabu) on a private hand-cranked boat, gliding past reed marshes, stone bridges, and quiet coves that feel like a traditional Chinese ink painting. With a dedicated driver and thoughtfully arranged itinerary, this tour lets you experience the best of Hangzhou without rushing.

Get a unique perspective of Hangzhou on this guided sightseeing tour, which includes a West Lake cruise, a visit to the Chinese medicine shop on Hefang street, one of the oldest one, and hiking around the Longjing mountain past local peasants neighborhoods. 1. Enjoy a more intimate experience with a maximum of six travelers 2. Take it easy with door-to-door round-trip transfers on both ways 3. Have a professional private tour guide 4. Experience the express train from Shanghai to Hangzhou

This one-day classic tour from Shanghai covers Hangzhou’s most popular attractions for international visitors: a relaxing West Lake cruise, the historic Lingyin Temple with Feilai Peak, and a peaceful visit to Longjing Tea Village. All transportation, entrance tickets, lunch, tea tasting and English guide service are fully included. Everything is well-arranged for you to enjoy a worry-free and memorable experience.

Hangzhou has always been known as the "Paradise on earth", a city endowed with picturesque West Lake, fine green tea, and lakeside temples. Rather than struggling to plan your own itinerary, make the most of Hangzhou on a private full-day tour. It's the perfect introduction for first-time China visitors. Just pick three attractions, perhaps the boat ride on the west lake, Lingyin temple, Guo's Villa or tea plantation, and design your dream day out. Entrance fees are at your own expense, upgrade to tour with first class train ticket at the time of booking.

The Master-of-Nets Garden is filled with the charm of the Southern Song Dynasty. Its exquisite garden layout is a delight to the eye, and the Peony Pavilion (Dianchunyi) is brimming with classical elegance. The Panmen Ancient City Wall was first built in the Spring and Autumn Period. It is a unique water-and-land combined gate, carrying a history of more than 2,500 years. Entering the Suzhou Silk Museum, one can clearly understand the development context of silk, appreciate ancient weaving techniques and admire the exquisite silk exhibits, fully experiencing the unique charm of silk culture. When visiting the Zhang Hall and Shen Hall in Zhouzhuang, you can feel the delicacy and prosperity of the architecture in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. The Twin Bridges are connected in a unique and poetic way. Rowing a boat along the water lanes, you can fully enjoy the gentle charm of "the First Water Town in China".

Before you came to hangzhou, you must have heard the famous saying "heaven above, suzhou and hangzhou below". In fact, the analogy of hangzhou as a paradise on earth, to a large extent because of the west lake. For thousands of years, the west lake scenery has a long-lasting charm, her appearance, love at first sight. Even bai juyi, a great poet of the tang dynasty, never forgot the west lake when he left hangzhou. The poet said that he was reluctant to leave hangzhou, the main reason is because hangzhou has a beautiful and charming west lake. For our tour, we will have a flexible time in West Lake and enjoy our time here.

Discover the beauty of Hangzhou on this one-day tour that includes a scenic cruise on the UNESCO-listed West Lake and a light hike through the captivating Jiuxi Eighteen Streams. Marvel at the picturesque landscapes of tea plantations and ancient stone paths as you explore this serene valley. After your hike, enjoy a delightful tea-tasting experience at Meijiawu Tea Village, where you can also don traditional Hanfu and capture unique drone photos amidst the stunning tea fields. - Scenic 30-minute cruise on West Lake, featuring open-water views - Light hiking experience through Jiuxi Eighteen Streams, ideal for most fitness levels - Includes round-trip transport from Shanghai and bilingual guide service - Opportunity for aerial drone photography at Meijiawu Tea Village

Lingyin Temple has a history of about 1,700 years. It backs on mountains and faces peaks, with beautiful woods. The buildings inside are magnificent and house precious cultural relics. Here, you can experience Buddhist culture and sincerely pray for good fortune. Meijiawu is located in the west of West Lake. Known as "Ten Miles of Tea Groves", it's the main production area of Longjing tea. You can enjoy tea plantations, taste tea, listen to tea art explanations, and even pick tea in spring to enjoy the tea village charm. Hefang Street is full of the flavor of the marketplace. It seems that you can see the prosperity of the Southern Song Dynasty. There are many shops on this ancient street. You can taste special snacks, buy handicrafts and experience the profound historical culture of Hangzhou.

With its inviting views and outstanding scenery, Hangzhou was described by Marco Polo as “beyond dispute the finest and the noblest in the world”, it has helped making Hangzhou one of the leading tourist attractions in all of China. After a 3 hours high way drive, we will first to take the cruise across the West Lake to view unforgettable scenery: the Three Pools Mirroring the Moon, the Bai and Su causeways, and Solitary Hill. After lunch, you will also visit Guo’s Villa that is one of the best existing traditional private gardens in the city. Hangzhou is also famous for its Dragon Well (Longjing) Chinese green tea, your visit to the Meijiawu Tea Village to discover the history of Chinese tea and the tea ceremony. Before turning back to Shanghai, drive through the Qiantang River and overlook the Six Harmonies Pagoda

Shun Shanghai’s hustle for a private hike in the forests and tea plantations outside Hangzhou. Travel direct from your Shanghai hotel by bullet train and private car. Then set the pace that suits your style as you stroll Jiuxi Scenic Area (Jiuxi 18 Stream) and Hupao Spring with your personal guide. Along the way, enjoy a simple lunch at a tea farm, washed down with Dragon Well tea.

Departe from your Shanghai downtown hotel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle and catch your bullet train to Hangzhou. Meet your dedicated guide at the South Arrival exit of Hangzhou train station . The historical and cultural heritage site remains well in the city development. This tour will take you to Hangzhou's most popular sights West Lake, Linying Temple and Longjin Tea Plantation if time permits. Back to the hotel around 5pm.

Cruise or walk around the UNESCO-listed West Lake, famous for willow-lined causeways, pagodas, and poetic landscapes. Visit Lingyin Temple, one of China’s oldest Buddhist temples, and admire ancient stone carvings at Feilai Peak. Explore Longjing Tea Village, learn about traditional tea-making, and enjoy fresh local green tea.

Drink Tea Like A Local, Hangzhou, is the home of Longjing(Dragon-well)green tea. Only the tea plantation by the mountainside of the West Lake produces the authentic dragon-well green tea. Take a relaxing boat cruise, visit the local tea village, drink a cup of green tea like a local. Let`s escape the vibrant cityscape of Shanghai for a day of serenity in Hangzhou.