Your exciting Hangzhou day trip begins with the pick up at your downtown Shanghai hotel. Your local driver in Shanghai will transfer you to station and help you check in the train , enjoy 1-hour fast train ride to Hangzhou on your own. Upon arriving at Hangzhou station, your local guide will greet you with your name sign and begin your wonderful guided day tour.
Following is the recommended itinerary ,the itinerary can be fully customized if you have any other preferences.
Make your first stop at Feilai Peak. Visit different caves along Limestone mountains with streams and lush greens,appreciate the largest and best-preserved stone Buddha grottoes on the way and marvel at the exquisite workmanship from the ancient times.
Next , continue to visit Lingyin temple, here spend time to explore different complexs as four heavenly kings ,largest Buddha statue made of Camphor wood along with other impressive Buddhist relics while learning the fascinating local religious culture, custom and wisdom from your guide.
Next,head to tranquil Lonjing tea village , here take a break and taste the famed local green tea ,savor a delightful lunch at home made restaurant. Your guide will help recommend the dishes based on your own dietary requests. After lunch, take a short walk in the tea fields. Enjoy the amazing view of the vast green garden and learn about the tea picking and culture.
In the afternoon, tick off the must-see UNESCO site at West Lake (Xihu), known as the “golden name card “of Hangzhou. Visit some of the top ten attractions along the lake, walk in the lotus flower park, enjoy the fabulous picturesque view while learning the charming history and well-known folklore. Set your camera ready and capture the wonderful pictures along the way. You could also choose to take a relaxing boat ride on the lake to fully appreciate its charm and tranquility.
After that ,travel to the oldest pedestrian streets-Hefang Street (designed in Southern Song-Dynasty), which showcases a variety of interesting Chinese crafts, local snacks and street food. Check out the colorful markets, here you may also enjoy some fun souvenir shopping for families or friends.
After the wonderful excursion, your Hangzhou local guide will see you off at Hangzhou station and help you check in and you will travel back to Shanghai on your own and once arrive Shanghai station your local driver will pickup and drop you off at your downtown Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your requests.
