Hangzhou Classic Highlights

Hangzhou Classic Panorama

West Lake · Lingyin · Songcheng · Must-do for first-time visitors

3 Days 2 NightsHangzhou900 – 1,260 USD

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West LakeAncient TemplesSong Dynasty CultureClassic

Overview

Trip Overview

Three days covering Hangzhou's most iconic scenery and culture: from the morning mist of West Lake's Ten Scenes to the thousand-year incense of Lingyin Temple, and the spectacular Songcheng Romantic Show at night. We pace it like a local—early mornings away from crowds, an afternoon cup of Longjing tea, and evening strolls by the lake—so you fall in love with the city on your very first visit.

Highlights

Trip Highlights

✓Take a boat cruise on West Lake, land on Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Island, and stroll along Su Causeway and Bai Causeway
✓Worship at the thousand-year-old Lingyin Temple and see the Flying Peak stone carvings
✓Climb Leifeng Pagoda to overlook West Lake and hear the Legend of the White Snake
✓Watch the large-scale live performance The Romance of Songcheng
✓Stroll along Hefang Street and Southern Song Imperial Street to experience local street life
✓Taste tea in Longjing Tea Village and experience Chinese tea culture
✓Private car and guide throughout, pure sightseeing with no shopping stops

Day-by-day

Day-by-day Itinerary

1DAYHangzhou

Day 1: West Lake Panorama · Stroll along Su Causeway and Bai Causeway

BreakfastNot included · Hotel breakfast or own arrangement

MorningAfter private airport/station pickup, head to West Lake, take a painted boat cruise, land on Three Pools Mirroring the Moon Island, and view Leifeng Pagoda and Baochu Pagoda from afar.

LunchIncluded · Louwailou (Gushan Branch) · Taste West Lake Vinegar Fish and Longjing Shrimp

AfternoonStroll along Su Causeway in Spring Dawn and Bai Causeway, visit Broken Bridge in Winter Snow and Autumn Moon over Calm Lake, then climb Leifeng Pagoda to overlook West Lake.

DinnerIncluded · Green Tea Restaurant (Hubin Branch) · Fusion-style Hangzhou cuisine

EveningEnjoy a Hangzhou cuisine dinner at West Lake Tiandi or Hubin Yintai, then take a lakeside walk and watch the musical fountain.

TransportPrivate car + cruise boatStay4-star hotel in downtown Hangzhou

2DAYHangzhou

Day 2: Lingyin Zen Spirit · The Romance of Songcheng

BreakfastIncluded · Inside the hotel · Breakfast included

MorningHead to Lingyin Temple, worship at the Flying Peak carvings, and feel the morning tranquility of this thousand-year-old temple.

LunchIncluded · Farmhouse dishes in Longjing Village · Free-range chicken clay pot and Longjing scrambled eggs

AfternoonVisit Longjing Tea Village, tour the China National Tea Museum, and experience tea picking, pan-firing, and tasting.

DinnerNot included · Food street inside Songcheng · Freely taste snacks

EveningHead to Songcheng Scenic Area, watch the large-scale performance The Romance of Songcheng, and explore the Songcheng night market.

TransportPrivate carStay4-star hotel in downtown Hangzhou

3DAYHangzhou

Day 3: Hefang Street · Southern Song Imperial Street · Station transfer

BreakfastIncluded · Inside the hotel · Breakfast included

MorningStroll along Hefang Street and Southern Song Imperial Street, visit Hu Qingyu Tang Traditional Chinese Medicine Museum, and taste snacks such as Dingsheng cake and scallion-wrapped youtiao.

LunchIncluded · Huangfan'er (Hefang Street Branch) · Traditional Hangzhou cuisine

AfternoonVisit Chenghuang Pavilion or Wansong Academy, then transfer to Hangzhou East Railway Station/Xiaoshan Airport.

DinnerNot included · Depending on flight/train schedule

EveningTransfer to the airport/station according to your return time and end the pleasant journey.

TransportPrivate carStayNone (return trip)

Hotels

Hotel Reference

Destination	Hotel	Rating	Room type	Nights
Hangzhou	4-star hotel in downtown Hangzhou (e.g., West Lake Hubin business district)	4-star	Standard Twin Room	2 nights

Activities

Recommended Activities

West Lake

A UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site and Hangzhou's most famous lake scenic area

Lingyin Temple

A thousand-year-old ancient temple and a renowned Zen Buddhist temple in Jiangnan

Leifeng Pagoda

One of the Ten Scenes of West Lake and the legendary site of the White Snake story

Songcheng Eternal Love Show

A large-scale live performance and Song Dynasty culture-themed park

Hefang Street

A historic and cultural street in Hangzhou known for local snacks and time-honored shops

Add-ons

Add-on Services

Item	Destination	Details	Currency	Fee	Remark
West Lake Night Cruise	Hangzhou	Evening boat cruise on West Lake to enjoy the illuminated night views	CNY	Price upon request	Advance reservation required
Longjing Tea Picking Experience	Hangzhou	Experience tea picking and pan-firing in Longjing Village and take home your own handmade tea	CNY	Price upon request	Seasonal, available March to October

Included / Not included

Pricing

Included

2 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation throughout the tour (including breakfast for two)
First admission tickets to all attractions listed in the itinerary
Professional Chinese/English-speaking guide service
Private car transfers and driver service throughout the tour
Meals as indicated in the itinerary (2 lunches + 1 dinner)
West Lake cruise ticket

Not Included

Round-trip transportation to and from Hangzhou (air/train tickets)
Meals not indicated in the itinerary
Personal expenses and gratuities
Travel accident insurance
Single room supplement
Additional expenses caused by force majeure
Secondary consumption items within attractions

Notes

Good to Know

Booking at least 7 days in advance is recommended; book earlier during peak season to secure hotel rooms and show tickets.
The itinerary can be flexibly adjusted according to flight/train times.
If a scenic area is temporarily closed, it will be replaced with an attraction of the same level.
Please consult customer service for children's pricing.

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