Top Eastern China Unique Experiences

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)

Shanghai is a great city for food lovers, but it can be hard for first-time visitors to know where to find the best bites. Leave the planning to someone else on this local-led, small-group food tour, which takes you off the beaten path. As the sun starts to set, head out to find some of the most authentic regional dishes in the city. Look forward to sampling soup dumplings, noodles, and more, plus drinks.

Get a taste for Shanghai’s startlingly diverse food culture and its culinary specialties, without getting overwhelmed at the many options, on this small-group tasting tour that focuses on breakfast. With your guide in the lead, look forward to trying everything from dumplings and hand-pulled noodles to bubble waffles and more. Along the way, observe tai chi practitioners and water calligraphers in Xiangyang Park, stroll the atmospheric French Concession, and see other highlights.

Experience personalized travel with my private tour guide services. I offer tailored itineraries to suit your interests, ensuring an unforgettable journey through unique destinations. With my private guide service, you can look forward to an unparalleled vacation experience. Whether it's exploring the cultural heritage of a city, indulging in local cuisines, or simply soaking in the tranquility of a serene landscape, you will enjoy a carefree and memorable holiday.

Wan Ling will share her unique experiences of sourcing the teas you will enjoy during the experience. As we know the exact provenance of each of the teas, we can share about each tea's journey from field to cup, as well as give you an insight into the people and places behind the teas. Our tea house provides a calm and relaxing space, which allows you to focus on enjoying the tea and gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese tea and tea culture. You are encouraged to engage and ask any questions you have, so we hope that you will feel confident when talking and enjoying tea in the future.

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.

Lift the lid on Shanghai’s tea culture and sweet treats on this small-group afternoon tea and dessert tour. Stroll along Huaihai Road and after sampling Chinese mooncakes, visit a tea house for a classic tea ceremony. Taste delicate Chinese green and black teas as you discover traditional tea drinking etiquette, and finish at a Cantonese dessert restaurant to try popular cold sweets such as milk pudding and mousse cake.

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.

One of the biggest cities in the world, Shanghai can be overwhelming on a first encounter. Get to know the city with a passionate local on a private adventure that’s tailored to your unique interests: Feel free to request specific destinations in advance or simply outline your interests and let your local make the choices. Please note that any transportation costs or entrance and activity fees are at your expense.

Just south of Hangzhou’s famous West Lake, Longjing village produces dragonwell tea, one of the finest green teas in China. Enjoy a private tour that takes you to Longjing where you learn all about this celebrated tea. Your knowledgeable guide takes you to see the China National Tea Museum, Eighteen Imperial Tea Bushes, and the Meijiawu Tea Village each place revealing another aspect of this fine tea. You also have the option to purchase lunch at a local restaurant run or have a homecooked meal at a local farmer's home.

Enjoy an authentic cultural experience during a private tea ceremony in Shanghai with a respected master of tea. Learn about the cultural significance of the beverage with your English-speaking guide and educate your palate to the delicate and distinctive flavors of different types of tea, including black, oolong, Pu-erh and green tea, then perform the tea ritual to cement your newly acquired skills.

Unlike standard daytime Zhujiajiao tours, this private half-day tour is timed for late afternoon and early evening, when the crowds fade and the canals, bridges, lantern streets, and water reflections become more atmospheric. The experience focuses on a relaxed water-town walk, local stories, photo spots, and optional upgrades such as a boat ride or Kezhi Garden visit when available. On the return journey, your driver can drop you off anywhere within downtown Shanghai, so you may continue enjoying the city’s night views, such as the illuminated Yuyuan Garden area or the Bund.

Spend a full day to enjoy the natural beauty and fresh air of Hangzhou. Enjoy a easy hike in the peaceful Yunxi Zhujing Scenic Resort (also known by Yunqi Zhujing), which is full of bamboo. Followed by a tea plantation experience in Meijiawu or Longjing Tea Village where you get to know the tea culture, enjoy green tea tasting and local lunch. Then, take a relaxing West Lake boat ride under the charming sunset.

Treat your eyes to classical Chinese landscapes and your palate to a tasting of Hangzhou’s signature Dragon Well tea, without the hassle of booking different activities, on this private door-to-door tour. Skip taxi hassles and relax in a private car as you travel to the tea fields for a guided hike, tea tasting, and local lunch. Next, soak up sweeping West Lake views from lakeside Guo’s Garden. Finally, explore the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan.

If there's one Chinese delicacy that no foodie visiting Shanghai should miss, it's tea. Learn all about this favored Chinese beverage with a full-day, private tour to Hangzhou, a celebrated tea producing region. After swift travel direct from you hotel, you can visit the tea museum, learn how tea is grown, and even sample some Dragon Well Green Tea—included in the tour.

Take in the highlights of beautiful Hangzhou on a private guided full-day tour from Shanghai. After hotel pickup and transfer by high-speed train (extra fee) to Hangzhou, explore West Lake, enjoy a boat cruise, savor lunch, and visit Faxi Temple. Afterwards, learn about tea culture at Longjing village before returning to Shanghai.