Hangzhou tour
Discover the soul of Hangzhou on a private 3-day tour: explore Lingyin Temple, cruise West Lake, and climb Six Harmonies Pagoda.
Our tour guide meets you either at Hangzhou airport or Train station. You are transferred to your hotel ( booked by us ). After check-in, you are arrnaged to have local Chinese lunch. After lunch,...
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Our tour guide meets you either at Hangzhou airport or Train station. You are transferred to your hotel ( booked by us ). After check-in, you are arrnaged to have local Chinese lunch. After lunch, first head to 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. Then continue to visit the Qinghefang Pedestrian Street. Qinghefang pedestrian street has a total length of 460 meters. It is the best-preserved histotical street in Hangzhou. A great number of time-honored shops with over a hundred year are located here. Return to your midtown hotel in Hangzhou. ( B L )
Pick up from your midtown hotel in Hangzhou and head to a wharf at West Lake . There are many lakes named "West Lake" worldwide, but the "West Lake" here in Hangzhou is usually considered the most beautiful among all. It is surrounded by hills on itsthree sides, with an area of about 6.5 square kilometers. Its north to south distance is about 3.2 kilometers, and east to west, 2.8 kilometers. The circumference is about 15 kilometers. The average depth of West Lake is 2.27 meters. Taking one- hour boating on the lake and visit Three Ponds Mirroring the Moon , the largest of the three manmade isles on West Lake. The other two are Lake-heart Pavilion and Lord Ruan's Mound. Finish your cruise at the Huagang Park Wharf. Move on to Huagang Park ( Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond Park ). The Huagang Park was a private garden of an official in the Southern Song Dynasty about 800 years agao. Now it has been greatly renovated and turned into large park of over 20 hectares (about 49.42 acres) made up of five scenic spots; namely, Red Carp Pond, peony park, flower harbor, lawn, and grove. It is a peninsula projecting into the lake. Viewing red fish at the Red Carp Pond is the highlight of the park tour. Continue to visit 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. Return to your hotel in Hangzhou.( B L )
After breakfast at your hotel, head to Six Harmonies Pagoda . The Six Harmonies Pagoda is located south of West Lake on a high land called Yuelun Hill overlooking the Qiantang River. Originally the pagoda was in 970 A. D. with the aim to press down the tidal bore of the Qiantang River tidal bore. The eight-sided and seven-storeyed pagoda has thirteen upturned eaves. A spiraling staircase takes you to the top of the Pagoda. on the top, you can have a panoramic view of the Qaintang River and the bridge on it. Then drive across the Qiantang River Bridge. It is China's first self-designed and self-built bridge. It was constructed from April 1934 to Sept 1937. Qiantang River Bridge is composed of two layers - the upper layer of the bridge is highway and the layer below is railway. The famous Qiantang River Bridge is designed by the noted Chinese bridge engineer - Mao Yisheng. He challenged the words spoken by foreign experts at that time that it was impossible to build a big bridge over such the sand-flying river. He has made a great contribution to the Chinese bridge building industry. After lunch, you are transferred either to Hangzhou Airport or train station for your next destination. ( B L )
B--Breakfast L--Lunch D--Dinner


| Included | Not included |
|---|---|
| Private air conditioned vehicle | Gratuities to drivers and guides. |
| Chinese meals as listed | |
| Entrance fees as listed | |
| Englsih Speaking tour guide | |
| Two sharing stay at our designated hotel with breakfast | |
| The above private transfer 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 |
|---|---|
| 2 -5 persons | $520 |
| 6 - 9 persons | $490 |
| 10 persons up | $420 |
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