Hangzhou
Hangzhou Essentials: West Lake & Tea Culture
3 days / 2 nightsHangzhou4 reviews
Overview
Marco Polo called Hangzhou 'the most beautiful and magnificent city in the world.' He was not wrong. West Lake — ringed by willow-draped causeways, pagodas, and tea plantations — is the most celebrated lake in China and the template for classical landscape painting. This three-day stay pairs the lake with Hangzhou's remarkable tea culture: Dragon Well (Longjing) tea, picked by hand in hillside gardens above the city.
Tour Highlights
- West Lake sunrise — before the crowds, the light is extraordinary
- Walk the Su Causeway in morning mist
- Dragon Well Tea Village — pick tea leaves and learn the pan-frying process
- Lingyin Temple — one of China's most venerated Buddhist complexes
- Canal-side dinner in the Southern Song dynasty quarter
Day-by-Day Itinerary
High-speed train or flight from Shanghai (1 hour). Afternoon boat on West Lake. Evening walk along the Su Causeway as the sun sets behind Leifeng Pagoda.
What's Included
Included
- Private airport & station transfers throughout
- Accommodation in 4-star hotels (twin or double room)
- Daily breakfast; selected lunches and dinners as noted
- Licensed English-speaking local guide
- All entrance fees to sites listed in the itinerary
- High-speed train tickets between cities
- 24/7 support from your China Seasons trip advisor
Not Included
- International flights to/from China
- China visa fee
- Personal travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Gratuities for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Meals not listed in the itinerary
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