• Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station - Your professional guide will pick you up at your Shanghai hotel in the morning. Travel in a comfortable vehicle to the Shanghai train station and enjoy a 1-hour ride on the modern bullet train to Hangzhou. As this is an exclusive private tour, your itinerary is flexible and can be fully customized to suit your preferences. Below is the recommended itinerary, but feel free to let your guide know if you need any changes.

• Fei Lai Feng - Upon arrival, your first stop will be at Fei Lai Peak (Flying from Afar). Here, you can explore various caves in the pure limestone mountains surrounded by gentle streams and lush greenery. Admire the largest and best-preserved stone grottoes in southern China, featuring over three hundred different Buddha carvings from around the 10th century. Marvel at the exquisite craftsmanship from ancient times.

• Lingyin Temple - Next, continue the tour to Lingyin Temple. Spend time exploring the charming area, visiting different complexes of the temple such as the Heavenly Kings Hall and the Grand Buddha made of camphor wood, along with other impressive Buddhist relics. Learn about the fascinating local religious culture, customs, and wisdom from your guide.

• Longjing Tea Fields - Next, head to the tranquil Longjing Tea Village. Take a break and taste some local green tea, and savor a delightful lunch at a home-style restaurant. Your guide will recommend dishes based on your dietary preferences. After lunch, take a short walk in the tea plantation. Enjoy the amazing view of the vast green tea fields while learning about tea picking and culture.

• West Lake (Xi Hu) - Continue your afternoon tour to the UNESCO World Heritage site at West Lake (Xi Hu), known as the “golden name card” of Hangzhou. Famous for its beautiful natural scenery and historic and cultural relics, visit some of the top attractions along the lake. Walk in the lotus flower park, enjoy the picturesque views, and learn about the charming history and well-known folklore. Have your camera ready to capture wonderful pictures along the way. You can also choose to take a relaxing boat ride to fully appreciate its charm and tranquility.

• Hefang Street - Then, visit one of the oldest pedestrian streets, Hefang Street, designed in the Southern Song Dynasty. It showcases a variety of interesting Chinese arts and crafts, local snacks, and street eateries. Check out the colorful markets and enjoy some fun souvenir shopping for family or friends.

If you have already visited the above-mentioned attractions, you may substitute them with other sites such as Leifeng Pagoda, National Tea Museum, Yuewang Temple, or Liuhe Pagoda, depending on the time available.

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

• Hotel pick-up and drop-off
• Entrance to Linyin Temple and Peak Flying from Far
• Comfortable transport with an air-conditioned car and experienced driver
• Delicious local lunch
• Round-trip fast train fare (2nd class)
• Knowledgeable private guide

• Gratuities
• Entrance fees, lunch(if the “all inclusive tour “option is not booked)
• 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