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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Located in Jiangnan areas, Hangzhou, as one the seven capitals of ancient China and the center of politics, culture and economy of Zhejiang Province, still retains many traditional Jiangnan residences. Join Hangzhou architecture tour with your private guide and private driver to appreciate characteristic Jiangnan residences and modern buildings.
Please note: Our tour also provide Free Wi-Fi, charger, umbrella & drinks (free charge.)
Professional English-speaking guide
Bottled water
Hotel and railway station pickup and drop-off in Hangzhou downtown
Private city transfer
Air-conditioned private vehicle
Gratuities
Meal
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up service is arranged at your Hangzhou downtown hotel or Hangzhou train station.
Guo's Garden, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Pick up service can be arranged at your hotel in Hangzhou downtown or Hangzhou train station, you will find a welcome signage.
The first stop is the Guo's Villa. It is a special garden-like villa featuring elegance and quietness. As it is named after a certain Guo Shilin, it is called Guo's Villa. Dating back nearly 140 years to the Qing Dynasty, it covers an area of 9,800 square meters. Two sections constitute Guo's villa, the northern section is a garden section called Sky in the Mirror and the southern one is a residential section, called Living in Quietness. It features a pavilion-style house with a courtyard. 40 minutes
Longjing tea fields, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China Next, visit the Meijiawu Tea Culture Village. Located in the west of West Lake Scenic Area. It's a village of over 600 years’ history. It's also the biggest natural village where the world-famous West Lake Dragon Well Tea is produced. Besides its extraordinary tea and tea culture, Meijiawu Village is also renowned for its idyllic scene which can seldom be seen in urbanized world. The present Meijiawu Village consists of eight tourists sections, including the tea culture tourist center, the rural leisure tourist area, and a fishing village. 60 minutes
Former residence of Xueyan Hu, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China After lunch, visit the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan. Hu Xueyan (1823-1885), a Hangzhou celebrity, was one of the richest and most famous businessmen in the Qing Dynasty (1636-1911). Situated in downtown Hangzhou, the Former Residence of Hu Xueyan is a place to peek into the aristocracy of Hangzhou’s richest merchant, hailing from the Qing Dynasty. It is a maze of towers, gardens, pavilions, terraces, arched bridges, palatial halls and serene living quarters. It features ancient Chinese culture manifested by its stunning architecture, philosophy and bewildering folklore customs, which are still alive. 50 minutes
Southern Song Imperial Street, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China After lunch, visit the Southern Song Imperial Street. A main avenue paved in the Southern Song Dynasty. According to documentary records, more than 10,000 flagstones were used. The street was once the central axis of Linan city in the Southern Song Dynasty, as long as 4185 meters. There are 13 historical and cultural relics and buildings. The Phoenix Temple is a key national cultural relic protection unit. 60 minutes
Hangzhou Qiantang River Bridge, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China The last stop is Hangzhou City Balcony. Known as the central business district of Hangzhou, Hangzhou City Balcony is perfectly infuses the features of the historical and cultural city - Hangzhou with the grandeur of the Qiantang River. It features high-rise modern buildings, the tallest measuring over 300 meters. Over the years, Qianjiang New City has contributed a lot to the development of the city in multiple fields like business, finance, trade and tourism.
After the tour ends, drive you back to your hotel in Hangzhou or the Hangzhou train station. 30 minutes
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Please provide round-trip train itinerary in "special requirement" block if pickup from Hangzhou Train Station is required
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
juliataap19
20 Apr 2019
Great guide, the tour was tailored to our interests, the driver was good and the guide very knowledgeable. Would always do it again!
Lynda L
18 Apr 2018
Bonnie our guide was so helpfull and informative and adapted the tour to suit some things we wanted to see . We had a great day and would recomend this tour to anyone.
Danie L
31 Jan 2018
Jill is an excellent tour guide. Highly recommend.
This tour in
Hangzhou
is organized by
China Private Tours
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