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From Beijing to Hangzhou in a day: enjoy a private guided tour featuring a serene West Lake cruise, Huagang Park, and panoramic views from Leifeng Pagoda.
Experience the best of two iconic Chinese cities in a single day with this private guided tour from Beijing to Hangzhou. Your day begins with an early morning hotel pickup in Beijing and a short flight to Hangzhou, where a private guide and driver await. Start with a relaxing one-hour cruise on the legendary West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its tranquil waters and scenic causeways. Disembark at Huagang Park, famous for its vibrant koi ponds and blooming flowers. Then ascend Leifeng Pagoda, a five-story tower offering breathtaking panoramic views of the lake and the modern Hangzhou skyline. This tour is perfect for travelers with limited time who want to capture the essence of Hangzhou's natural beauty and cultural heritage without the hassle of logistics. All transfers, flights, and entrance fees are included for a seamless experience.
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Early in the morning pick-up from your hotel in Beijing and transfer to airport and take early morning flight for Hangzhou. Met and transfer to a wharf at West Lake for one hour cruising on the lake.
Finish your cruise at the Huagang Park Wharf. Move on to Leifeng Pagoda . Ascending to the top of the pagoda and looking down, one has a panoramic view of West Lake and the whole city of Hangzhou. Leifeng Pagoda is the most vibible landmark on West Lake. It is a five story tall tower with eight sides, located on Sunset Hill south of the West Lake. Originally built in the year AD 975, it collapsed in 1924 but was reconstructed in 2002. Since when it has become a hot tourist attraction.
After local Chinese lunch, you are taken to Longjing Tea Plantation to experience the traditional method of making Longjing (Dragon Well) Tea as well drinking, picking, smelling or buying. Hangzhou is famous for its Longjing Tea, one of the best green teas in China.
After drinking Longjing Tea, continue to vist Lingyin Temple . Lingyin Temple is a Buddhist temple of the Chan sect nestled in the Flying Peak north-west of Hangzhou. The temple's name is commonly literally translated as Temple of the Soul's Retreat. It is one of the largest Buddhist temples in China. The Flying Peak features a large number of grottos and religious rock carvings.
After the whole day tour, you will be transferred back to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport for your flight back to Beijing. Met and transfer to your modtown hotel in Beijing.
| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Roundtrip transportation in air-conditioned car, van or coach for your own use | Gratuities to drivers and guides |
| Boating on West Lake and visit Lingyin Temple | |
| Chinese lunch with soft drinks | |
| Your personal tour guide and driver | |
| Beijing-Hangzhou-Beijing Domestic Flights | |
| The above private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group. |
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| Travelling Party | Tour Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | $580 |
| 2 persons | $465 |
| 3 - 5 persons | $455 |
| 6 - 9 persons | $445 |
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