• Hangzhou Culture and History Tour

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    Tour Code: ODY-CN-176

    Destination:Hangzhou

Duration

3 Days

Tour Type

Private & Bespoke

Tour Style

Classic

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About This Trip

With its lush lake, historical relics, and museums, the culture-rich city of Hangzhou invites you to immerse yourself in its tranquil atmosphere on this 3-day trip. Explore the iconic attractions of the “Heaven on Earth”, including the West Lake, Lingyin Temple, and Six Harmonies Pagoda, where ancient celebrities left their mark. Savor the Longjing tea, and delve into the city’s historic splendor in its renowned museums.

Itinerary Summary

DAYPLACEHIGHLIGHTS
1HangzhouArrival
2HangzhouWest Lake Boat Ride, Lingyin Temple, Fei Lai Feng, China National Silk Museum, Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine
3HangzhouDragon Well Tea Plantation, Six Harmonies Pagoda, Departure
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Itinerary

Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted by your guide and escorted to your hotel. Relax and rest up for your upcoming excursions!

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

Start your full-day trip with an electric boat ride on West Lake, Hangzhou’s iconic attraction. The verdant scenic area offers a thousand-and-one visiting options like delicate gardens and architecture with idyllic charm. Later, visit the 1,700-year-old Lingyin Temple, a popular destination for those praying for good fortune, to marvel at some magnificent statues, including a 20-meter-high Sakyamuni. Don’t miss the nearby Feilai Peak, famous for its riverside grottoes with ancient Buddhist carvings. In the afternoon, head to the Silk Museum, which shares the history of silk production and the ancient Silk Road, along with displays of exquisite textiles from different times. Afterward, visit the Traditional Chinese Medical Museum, where you’ll learn fascinating facts about Chinese medicine.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

In the morning, drive to Meijiawu Village, a Longjing (Dragon Well) tea village with a 600-year history. There, you’ll get an up-close look at the tea-making process while enjoying the lush greenery of the tea plantations, and savor a cup of Longjing tea. Afterward, take a 20-minute drive to the Six Harmonies Pagoda, a 60-meter-high tower built in the 10th century as a lighthouse. Stroll through the surrounding park-like grounds, then ascend the pagoda for panoramic views of the expansive Qiantang River.

After your visit, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your departure in the afternoon.

🍽 Local dining

◷ Flexible timing

▱ Beijing

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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eI highly recommend Inner Mongolia Jiuhong Travel Service Co., Ltd. The team is very easy to work with, has excellent ideas and the guides are knowledgeable and easy to be with. Very solid itineraries and execution — flexible, high quality, and great value for money.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    James T.
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  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe visited both Xi’an and Shanghai under Jiuhong’s arrangement and received the same first-class service in both cities. The guides were knowledgeable, flexible, and happy to discuss all aspects of modern China — giving insights difficult to obtain elsewhere. Strongly recommended.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Greenfly
    Couples · Verified · TripAdvisor
  • u003cemu003eu003cemu003eWe had a wonderful action-packed day. Fei Fei was amazing — her knowledge was very impressive and she was a real pleasure to be with. This was certainly the highlight of our stay in this beautiful city. Thanks so much.u003c/emu003eu003c/emu003e
    Ludovic V.
    Couples · London, UK · Verified · TripAdvisor

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