8-Hour Hangzhou UNESCO Tour with Lingyin Temple and West Lake
About This Tour
Discover Hangzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on a full-day private tour that combines history, spirituality, local flavours, and classic scenery. Visit the...
Duration: 8 Hours · Tour type: Private · Activity level: Moderate · Accommodation: Not included · Transport: Included · Wheelchair access: No · City: Hangzhou · Languages: English
Know before you go: Hangzhou, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is one of China's most celebrated destinations, but foreigners have yet to discover its charms.; Hangzhou is famous as "paradise on earth." It is a city full of green colour, with a green coverage ratio of 65%, and a place where you can breathe deeply. It is also a city full of love, where one of the most romantic Chinese love stories happened. It is one of the most advanced e-commerce cities in China, and Alibaba's headquarters is here.; Locals speak little English, so a guide is essential for anyone who would like to cover ground quickly. Make the most of the city's key attractions - architecture, landscapes, tea, and silk - with this private Hangzhou tour to suit your needs.
About Hangzhou
Hangzhou
The scent of incense twists between the Qing temples of Hangzhou, while local local guides help reveal the heritage wonders and cultural sites of the UNESCO-tagged West Lake Scenic Area.
What's Included
- Guiding services
- Private transportation
Not Included
- Personal expenses
- Souvenirs
- Food, drinks, and snacks
- Admission fees: US$20 per person
Itinerary
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1Day 01
Lingyin Temple, Tea Culture, and West Lake
9:00: Pick up from your hotel in Hangzhou. 9:00-11:00: Visit Lingyin Temple and Feilai Peak Scenic Area. Situated in front of Lingyin Temple, one of China's ten most famous ancient Buddhist temples, this area houses various Buddhist literature and treasures, including more than 470 stone carvings of Buddhist figures dating from the 10th to 14th centuries. 11:00-12:30: Enjoy authentic Hangzhou food for lunch. 12:30-14:00: Visit a tea plantation and learn about Chinese tea culture. 14:00-16:30: Visit the West Lake Scenic Area. Lying on the western edge of Hangzhou city, it is the symbol of Hangzhou and one of the most beautiful sights in China. 16:30: Transfer back to your hotel.
Meeting Point
Meeting point: Anywhere in Hangzhou · Tour start: Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China — Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
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