Embark on an amazing private day trip from Shanghai to Hangzhou by high-speed train. Explore the stunning West Lake, visit Lingyin Temple, and experience a tea plantation. All-inclusive tour with transportation, guide, lunch, and more.
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Shanghai - Meet your Shanghai local driver in the early morning (departure time and train ticket details will be confirmed once you confirm the tour; further details will be discussed via email). You’ll be transferred to Shanghai Hongqiao high-speed train station, where you’ll receive your round-trip train tickets from the driver and catch the morning high-speed train to Hangzhou. Keep your tickets handy as they may be checked again during the journey or at the Hangzhou train station exit.
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West Lake (Xi Hu) - Your first stop is West Lake, the most famous attraction in Hangzhou, known for its scenic beauty that draws tourists from around the globe. Stroll along the lake, enjoy the stunning views of pavilions, pagodas, and embankments, and listen to the folk tale of the Legend of the White Snake from your guide. You can then choose to take a West Lake cruise or a small boat ride on the lake to spend your leisure time.
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Huagang Park - Next, visit the Fish Viewing at the Flower Pond (HuaGang Park), one of the ten scenes of West Lake, where you can enjoy a delightful fish viewing experience.
At lunchtime, your tour guide can recommend some authentic Chinese restaurants to satisfy your cravings.
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Lingyin Temple - Proceed to Lingyin Temple, located in the Feilaifeng scenic area. Lingyin Temple is one of China’s top ten ancient Buddhist monasteries, known for its size, wealth, and numerous pagodas and Buddhist grottoes. On the way to the temple, you’ll see many grottos and religious rock carvings.
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Hangzhou East Railway Station East Square - After your tour in Hangzhou, you’ll be transferred back to Hangzhou East Railway Station to catch the high-speed train back to Shanghai around 17:00-18:00. Upon arrival in Shanghai, a Chinese-speaking driver will meet you at the Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station (South exit) and transfer you back to your downtown hotel in Shanghai, concluding your trip.
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Huxueyan Former Residence - Once the home of a famous Chinese merchant.
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Longjing Tea Fields - Visit the renowned Longjing green tea farm, where you’ll enjoy a local lunch paired with tea tasting. Wander through the beautiful tea plantations, walk amidst the lush greenery, and learn about the intricate process of tea cultivation from knowledgeable locals with the help of your private guide.
- Professional English speaking guide
- Entrance tickets
- Lunch in a local Chinese restaurant
- Railway station pickup and drop-off in Shanghai and Hangzhou
- Round high speed train between Shanghai and Hangzhou (second class seat)
- Private car and driver
- Dinner
- Gratuities
This is a tailor-made city tour in Hangzhou from Shanghai with around high speed train. Private both transportation in Shanghai are provided. Start the tour from Hangzhou east station with the local guide and driver, immerse you into Hangzhou’s amazing highlights, such as West Lake, Lingyin Temple and Tea Plantation. All entrance tickets, delicious lunch, private English-speaking guide and driver, whole day transfer service are all included in this 8-hour tour.
- Infant (1-3 years old) are free providing they do not occupy a seat
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
- Hotel pick-up does not include hotels in the outskirts such as Jiading, Songjiang ,Qingpu ,Jinqiao, Chuansha in Pudong areas, etc.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
