Lingyin Temple (Lingyin Si)

Route：

I will meet you at your downtown located hotel and then we head to the West Lake begin the tour. 

1. First we are going see the beautiful sceneries of West Lake, to learn some histories and stories about the lake. Take a cruise boad in the west lake to exlore the elegant West Lake, we can check all the best attraction in a tour boat.

2. Second we are going to visit the Peak Flying from Afar area, to see 330 stone statues in the caves of this mountain that were built in the 10th to the 14th    centuries. 

3. Linying Temple, a buddhism temple first built 1500 years ago by an Indian monk .

4. Hefang Historical Street, where you can buy some local crafts and arts, you can also enjoy some local snack here.

After the tour, I will accompany you back to your hotel.

Fare include: 

1. Local English-speaking guide;

2. Transportation fee from sight to sight and pick up and send back;

3. Scenic spot ticket and tour boat ticket;

Notice:

If you are not strayed in the downtown area of Hangzhou, I can also pick you up and send you back, a reasonable fee will be added.

This is not a fixed tour. There is so much to see in this beautiful and elegant city, Hangzhou. The itinerary can be changed by your interests and wishes. You  can contact me to design your own specialized tour. 

 West Lake was chosen as World Cultural Landscape heritage in 2011. This is the symbol of Hangzhou. We will walk on the Bai Causway (West Lake Northern Line) and there are Lingering Snow on the Broken Bridge, Autumn Moon Over the Calm Lake, Breeze-ruffled Lotus at Quyuan Garden, Spring Dawn at Su Causeway, Three Pools Mirroring the Moon. Then we will drive to West Lake Southern Line. There are Viewing Fish at Flower Pond and Leifeng Pagoda in Evening Glow.

 If you like Chinese stone carving art and religious culture, we can visit Lingyin Temple and Fei Lai Feng. It is the most influential temple in South China, and is regarded as one of the 10 famous Buddhist temples in China. Here you can experience the majestic and peaceful temples of different Chinese styles. Ticket: USD 13/PP.
       

 Dragon Well green tea is the best quality Chinese green tea. And Dragon Well Village is the plant place. We can visit local tea farmers’ house and have a view of tea plantation. Experience the live of local people.
   

 If you like a Jiang Nan (southern Chinese) garden building style, we can visit the Former Mansion of Hu Xueyan. Hu Xueyan is known as a renowned businessman and the founder of China’s best two traditional medicine stores. His house with a typical Jiangnan garden is among the best preserved late Qing style buildings in Hangzhou. Ticket: USD 5/PP.
  

 Hefang Old Street is a well-designed old pedestrian street, which is the epitome of old Hangzhou. There are centuries- old pharmacy shows how old hospital looks like in Hangzhou.
        

 If you like natural scenery, Xixi National Wetland Park is the first and only national wetland park in China. The park has six main watercourse and many wild life. You can feel the ancient lifestyle of water town. You may rent a sculling boat and have lunch on the boat. Ticket: USD 13/PP Boat: 17/per hr.
     
 

This is the classic 2 days tour in Hangzhou.  Welcome to Hangzhou, the beautiful city.

The water and mountains of south Yangtze River. 

First day ,should go to the West Lake first,it is the main attraction of Hangzhou. Then to view the Liuhe Ta. After lunch go to the Hefang Food Street and the environs around.

The next day,first go to Lingying temple and Feilaifeng,this later afternoon we go to Wuling square for rest also for viewing the center of this city.

First, drive to National AAAAA Tourist Attraction----West Lake.

Second, Linyin Temple which is one of the ten most famous ancient Buddhist temples in China.

Third, Feilai Feng grottoes, or "the Peak that Flew Hither".

Fourth, drive to Longjing Tea Village, which is the producation of famous Dargon Well Tea. Have a cup of authentic green tea near the tea field.

Fifth, Hefang Old Street is unique by showcasing a varity of Chinese crafts, such as land-blown sugar candy, paper-cutting and hand-made dough figurines. And you can also find a large variety of local snacks.

In the morning, I will meet you at your hotel with my private car,drive to the most beautiful place West Lake. Take one hour boat tour and land one island on the west lake. I will tell you myth story about this Lake.

Have a couple of coffee or most famous Dargon Well Tea near the West Lake.

Then drive to Temple of Yue Fei. Discover Chinese history building.

Drive to Hefang Street . Hefang Old Street is unique by showcasing a variety of Chinese crafts, such as land-blown sugar candy, paper-cutting and hand-made dough figurines.

If you have your own arragement, we could arrge trip according to your requirement.