Unveil the Charm of Hangzhou - Half-Day Sightseeing Tour

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Hangzhou, China

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

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)

An in-depth, half-day tour of Hangzhou, with private hotel or train station pickup
Cover the city’s top highlights in a single visit, perfect for travelers short on time
Get the best views of traditional pagodas and arched bridges on a scenic boat ride
Learn how tea is picked and processed, and get a taste of China’s finest brews

What's Included

Hotel and railway station pickup and drop-off in Hangzhou downtown
Unlimited Refreshments: Bottled water provided throughout your journey
Expert Guide: Aknowledgeable local expert dedicated to crafting a personalized journey just for you
Culinary Delights Authentic Local Lunch Handpicked restaurant featuring genuine Hangzhou cuisine
Private Vehicle: Spacious, air-conditioned with windows to enjoy scenic view throughout your journey
Tea Village Tasting: Visit a historic tea plantation, savor authentic Longjing tea
All Entrance Fees: Admission to all attractions listed are included — no waiting, no hassle

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

Pickup service is arranged at your Hangzhou downtown hotel or Hangzhou train station and Hangzhou Airport. Our guide will hold a welcome sign" Your Way Holiday"

Itinerary

West Lake (Xi Hu)

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Longjing tea fields

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Southern Song Imperial Street

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

Please provide round-trip train itinerary in "special requirement" block if pickup from Hangzhou Train Station is required
Near public transportation
Infant seats available
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.9

based on 15 reviews

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It’s a tour with a pretty...

Meiyin_L, Apr 2026

It’s a tour with a pretty well-rounded itinerary where we were able to visit the famous Hangzhou West Lake, take a ferry boat, visit the longjing (dragon well tea) plantation and walk along what was formerly the Song Imperial Street. Leo was an attentive tour guide and did his best to share history, culture and legends to make our tour more enjoyable and educational. Would recommend this tour if you want something of a slower pace. Suitable for elderly travelers.

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AlexanderJohn_S, Apr 2026

Great way to see Hangzhou in half a day. All stops where worthwhile. Fanzhi, our guide, was splendid and definitely highly recommend this tour.

Great tour especially if short on time.

Cristine_C, Nov 2025

we were in Hangzhou for only a few days and wanted to make the most of our brief time in this beautiful city. Leo was a tremendous tour guide, so full of knowledge, we learned so much in addition to seeing many beautiful sights. We can highly recommend Leo, he is one of the nest guides we have had. thanks Leo!!!

This tour was fantastic and more then...

NORA V, Sep 2018

This tour was fantastic and more then anticipated. The car was comfortable, air conditioned, water provided. Lunch at a local farmers home was delicious and really good value. Having the tea picking / drying processes described to us in English made the process very interesting. We booked the tour as per the web site description however David our English speaking guide allowed us to mix things up a little. David's knowledge of the area and also the history of Hangzhou added to the overall experience of the tour. I thoroughly recommend this tour and David as your guide.