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Shanghai
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Hangzhou, Wuzhen
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2 Days
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2-8
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Private car
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English, Chinese
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Flexible itinerary
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No shopping
Overview
Embark on a two-day journey from Shanghai to discover two of Zhejiang province’s most treasured destinations. Begin in Wuzhen, one of China’s best-preserved ancient water towns, where time seems to stand still among its canals, stone bridges, and Ming-Qing dynasty architecture. Continue to Hangzhou, the legendary capital of the Southern Song Dynasty, famed for its serene West Lake, historic temples, and lush tea plantations. This tour offers a perfect escape into China’s rich cultural heritage and picturesque landscapes.
Highlights
- Stroll through Wuzhen's ancient waterways and experience a living piece of Chinese history.
- Cruise the iconic West Lake, a UNESCO World Heritage site and inspiration for poets and emperors.
- Explore the sacred Lingyin Temple and the legendary Flying Peak grottoes.
- Visit a traditional Longjing tea village and discover the secrets of China's most famous green tea.
Itinerary
Day 1: Shanghai - Wuzhen - Hangzhou
Morning departure from Shanghai to Wuzhen (approx. 1.5-2 hours).
Explore Wuzhen Ancient Town (East Bank) —wander stone streets, cross ancient bridges, and discover traditional canal-side architecture and craft workshops.
Afternoon transfer to Hangzhou (approx. 1.5 hours). Hotel check-in. Evening free.
Day 2: Hangzhou - Shanghai
Breakfast at the hotel. Meet the guide and driver.
Enjoy a West Lake Cruise with iconic views of pagodas and hills.
Visit Lingyin Temple & Feilai Feng (Flying Peak) to explore the ancient Buddhist temple and stone carvings.
Continue to Longjing Tea Village to tour the tea fields and learn about Dragon Well tea.
Afternoon return to Shanghai (approx. 3 hours). Drop off at your hotel.
(Note: Itinerary order and timing may adjust based on traffic, weather, or conditions.)
Wuzhen is a quintessential Chinese water town, over 1,300 years old, with its eastern section offering the most authentic and well-preserved experience. Visitors can stroll along stone pathways, cross numerous small stone bridges, and peer into traditional homes and workshops that line the canals. The East Bank is known for its living history, where locals still practice ancient crafts like indigo cloth dyeing, winemaking, and wood carving. It's a place where the pace slows down, and the atmosphere of old China feels wonderfully alive.
A UNESCO World Heritage site, West Lake has been a cultural icon for centuries, celebrated by countless poets and painters. Its beauty lies in the harmonious blend of shimmering waters, lush hills, ancient pagodas (like Leifeng and Baochu), and elegant causeways built by revered poets. The lake is dotted with islands, including the famous "Three Pools Mirroring the Moon." A cruise offers the perfect vantage point to absorb this landscape, which has appeared on the back of China's one-yuan banknote.
Lingyin Temple, meaning "Temple of the Soul's Retreat," is one of the largest and wealthiest Buddhist temples in China, with a history spanning over 1,600 years. Nestled among forested hills, its halls and pagodas exude a sense of profound peace. In front of the temple lies Feilai Feng (Flying Peak), a limestone cliff adorned with nearly 500 exquisite Buddhist stone carvings dating from the Five Dynasties to the Yuan Dynasty, making it a grotto art treasure of national significance.
Nestled in the hills southwest of West Lake, Longjing Village is the heart of China's most famous green tea—Dragon Well tea. With a history of over 1,200 years, the village is surrounded by neatly terraced tea fields that turn vibrant green in spring. A visit here is a sensory experience: walking among the tea bushes, watching skilled workers roast tea leaves in traditional woks, and savoring a freshly brewed cup of this exquisite, nutty-flavored tea in a local home or teahouse.
Cost
Fee Included
- Transportation: Private Car with all fees covered (driver, tolls, fuel, parking).
- Pick-up/drop-off: Complimentary airport/train station transfer on arrival and departure. Private door-to-door transfers for all sightseeing days.
- Guide: Professional English-speaking guide.
- Tickets: Entrance fees to Wuzhen Ancient Town (East Bank), West Lake cruise, Lingyin Temple & Feilai Feng
- Insurance: Travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
Fee Excluded
- Accommodation & Meals: Charged based on your needs.
- Personal expenses: food, souvenirs, tips, etc.
- Unexpected circumstances: Costs due to force majeure (natural disasters, flight changes, etc.) or itinerary changes/cancellations; any excess fees charged accordingly.
- Round-trip transportation on first/last day: Air/train tickets to/from Shanghai.
FAQs
You can book through the official website or send an email. WhatsApp us if you need a quicker response. Please confirm your information and any special requirements during your booking.
The sharing tour requires a minimum of 4 participants. If the minimum is not reached, we will notify you 7 days before departure and issue a full refund. For any questions, please contact us.
Yes, you need to bring your passport during the tour. After you book your tour, please provide passport’s profile page. We will book hotels, tickets, and insurance by following our privacy policies.
On arrival, our driver will hold a welcome sign to meet you and transfer you to the hotel. For departure, our driver will pick you up from your hotel, then transfer you to the Airport or Train Station
We provide English / Chinese tour guide service for this tour. If you need tour guides speaking other languages, please contact us (an extra fee is needed).
Meals are not included in the itinerary. If you have any special dietary requirements or allergies, please inform us in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements with our local hosts.
Yes, we will buy travel agency liability insurance and travel accident insurance.
Yes, you can customise your trip by contacting us directly.
The tour operator also reserves the right to adjust the itinerary due to traffic, weather, holidays, or other unforeseen circumstances.
Please bring any personal medications you may need.
The booking information will be sent to your email. The driver will contact you the day before departure. Please ensure your phone is reachable.
For this trip, you may cancel and receive a full refund up to 7 days before departure. After that period, cancellations are non-refundable, but you may transfer your spot to another person. In the rare event that we must cancel due to organizer issues or force majeure, a full refund will be provided.
Please check FAQs for the details. If you have any questions, please contact us directly.
