1 - Day Private Chinese Tea Culture And West Lake Tour

In the morning, our guide will come and meet you at your hotel in downtown Hangzhou and escort you to Meijiawu Tea Village, the first stop. Going inside, you can not only catch sight of the green tea trees but also smell the fresh fragrance. Then you will be guided to the mountain area and see the tea farmers working in the tea plantation on the hillside. You can join them to pick tea leaves and watch the tea-making process.

In addition, we will stop by a tea farmer's house to experience the tea ceremony. Lunch will be arranged in the Chenghuang Pavilion. You can enjoy a traditional Chinese music performance there while feasting your stomach with unique lunch snacks.

In the afternoon, the guide will lead you to the West Lake. It is renowned for not only beautiful lakes and mountains but also a lot of historical sites. Here you will have a chance to take a cruise on the lake to admire its fascinating view. You can watch the famous Bai Causeway, the Su Causeway as well as Leifeng Pagoda from a distinctive perspective. After enjoying the pleasant cruise, you will be escorted back to your hotel by our guide.

If you are from Shanghai, we suggest you take an early morning high-speed train to Hangzhou and our guide will pick you up from Hangzhou Railway Station. The day trip normally ends at around 17:00. After that, we can transfer you to the railway station for your high-speed train back to Shanghai upon you request. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Meals: Dim Sum lunch

Price Includes:

* Private English-speaking guide

* Private driver & air-conditioned vehicle

* Dim sum lunch

* Entrance fees to tourist sites

Price Excludes:

* Hotel accommodation with breakfasts

* Tips or gratuities for guide and driver