Hangzhou Private Customized Day Trip from Shanghai by Bullet Train


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From $275.00

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Departs: China, China

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

Take this full day private excursion to visit the beautiful “Heavenly City” Hangzhou and enjoy the beautiful natural scenery on the West lake area and learn the local famous tea culture at the splendid tea farm and the famous Buddhist culture in Linyin temple, stroll along the old Hefang pedestrian street showcasing a variety of Chinese crafts and local snacks, travel with your local knowledgeable guide from Shanghai and experience the advanced Chinese bullet /fast train ride.


What's Included

2nd class round trip fast train fare

Entrance fee to Linyin Temple and Peak flying from far(Only if "All incluisve Tour is booked"

Experienced driver with air-conditioned comfortable car

Great private guide

Hotel pick up and drop off (downtown Shanghai hotels only)

Local tasy lunch ("If "All Inclusive Tour" or "Tour with Lunch" is booked)

What's Not Included

Entrance fees, lunch(if the "all inclusive tour "option is not booked)

Gratuities

Hotel pick-up does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang ,Qingpu ,Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas, etc. If your hotel is not in the downtown your guide will provide instructions on where to meet downtown

Optional boat ride in the west lake


Traveler Information

  • ADULT: Age: 0 - 88

Additional Info

  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
  • Passport name and number is required at time of booking for all participants (for your fast train ticket reservation)
  • Please wear comfortable shoes
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
  • Face masks provided for travellers
  • Face masks required for travellers in public areas
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 4 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel within 3 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.


What To Expect

Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station
Your professional guide will pick up you at your Shanghai hotel in the morning,travel in the comfortable vehicle to Shanghai train station and enjoy 1-hour fun ride on the modern bullet train to Hangzhou.
As exclusive private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be fully customized around you. Following is the sample itinerary, please feel free to discuss with your guide if you want to make changes during the tour.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lingyin Temple
Upon arrival , start your wonderful tour at Linyin scenic area.As the saying goes, a visit to Hangzhou without visiting to Linyin Temple is not a complete trip. Here spend time to explore the charming area and different complex of the temple with various buddha status while learning the fasinating local religious culture, custom and wisdom from your guide.

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Fei Lai Feng
In addtion to visit the famous temple, you will also visit Peak flying from afar (Fei Lai Peak), a pure limestone mountain carved with 330 different stone Buddhas from 9th to12th century by the monk who lived in the temple. Rated as largest and the best-preserved Buddhist grotto in southern China. Marvel at the exquisite workmanship from the ancient times.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Longjing tea fields
Next ,head to beautiful Lonjing tea villiage , here take a break and taste the famed local green tea , savor a delightful local lunch at home made restaurant. Your guide will help recommend the dishes based on your own dietary requests. After lunch, take a short walk up the tea plantation. Enjoy the amazing view of the vast green garden and learn about the tea picking and culture.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

West Lake (Xi Hu)
Continue your afternoon tour to the UNESCO site at West Lake (Xihu), regarded as the “golden name card “of Hangzhou and famed for the beautiful natural scenery, historic and cultural relics. 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 cameral ready and capture the wonderful pictures along the lake. You could also choose to take a relaxing boat ride on the lake to fully appreciate its charm and tranquility.

50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Hefang Street
Then, travel to one of 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, a great place to shop for souvenirs for families or friends. Here you could also have a quick visit to the local popular flower, bird, and pet market.

If you have been to the above-mentioned attractions, you may substitute to other sites such as Leifeng Pagoda, National Tea Museum, Yuewang Temple , Liuhe Pagoda depends on the time you have.

After the wonderful excursion, take the return bullet train back to Shanghai with your guide with the convenient drop off at your Shanghai hotel or other downtown area as per your request.

60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free






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