Hangzhou is one of seven ancient cities in China with a history of more than 2200 years. Its rich human cultural relics and fertile land make it outstanding in China along with its rich West Lake, He Fang Road, and tea cultures. A must see destination just one hour from Shanghai by high-speed train. This private day trip will take you away from the hustle and bustle of Shanghai city to beautiful Hangzhou City. One of the fun part of this trip is to experience the fastest bullet train service (round trip). On this day, you will visit Meijiawu green tea plantation and West Lake where you can enjoy a relaxing boat ride. A tasty local lunch at tea farmers’ restaurant is inclusive.

Tour description :

Meet your private driver in your hotel lobby at 7:30 a.m and hop in a car ( private transportation ) to Hongqiao Train Station where you will enjoy a high-speed bullet train ride to Hangzhou. On the way, admire the countryside landscapes and learn more about the culture and history of the Yangtze River region from your guide.
Upon arrival in Hangzhou, take a walking tour around the famous West Lake, as your guide shares stories about the legends of the West Lake and Lady White. Enjoy a tasty local lunch at a local restaurant (own expense), then continue your trip with a visit to the Meijiawu green tea village. Stroll around the plantation and learn more about the growing, harvesting, and processing of the tea. Then, visit Six Harmony pagoda , one thousand year old wooden rare structure pagoda. If time permits, Song Dynasty style Old He fang street walking

Places to visit : West Lake , Mejiawu Tea Village, Tea Farmer’s house , Six Harmony Pagoda, Hefang Road

Itinerary ( suggested time ) :
*Leave hotel by around 7:30 a.m and return back to hotel around 8:30 p.m . It will be a long day but it will be well-worthy the effort, you will not feel tired because of the great experience by riding high speed train and beautiful sites in Hangzhou.
* Walk along beautiful and romantic West Lake , feel the gentle breeze from willow tress
* Take a hand operated private boat tour on West Lake to appreciate the entire tranquil and peaceful lake , the mountains, small islands and temples around Lake , sharing some romantic legends and folklores about West Lake and Lady White;
* Lunch at a tea farmer house trying very authentic and popular local dishes
* Drive along Meijiawu Green tea village and see endless tea fields in the mountain area, walk in green plantation and learn tea leaves harvest and tea growing; climb up to the hill to Birdseye view Meijiawu green tea plantation breathtaking view .
*Six Harmony pagoda , one thousand year old wooden rare structure pagoda standing next to mother river of Hangzhou served as light house and for floods control in ancient belief .
If time premit , Song Dynasty style Old He fang street walking
* End of the enriching tour around 5:00 p.m; , train departure Hangzhou by 6:00pm