Listing Description
On this two-day trip to Hangzhou, you will have an in-depth experience of the city's unique charm. Stroll along West Lake, explore the Buddhist culture of Lingyin Temple, savour the aroma of tea in Meijiawu, and feel the ancient and prosperous Hefang Street. Enjoy the charm of traditional Chinese medicine at Hu Qing Yu Chinese Pharmacy, take a boat trip on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, and delve into the historical and cultural neighbourhood of Qiaoxi. Each stop is full of surprises and touches, letting you deeply feel the perfect combination of Hangzhou as a famous historical and cultural city and a modern city.
Booking
West Lake - Hangzhou Feilai Peak - Lingyin Temple - Meijiawu Tea Village
4+ stars Hotel
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After breakfast, we will take the high-speed train to Hangzhou. You will check in to your hotel and have a short rest before departing for West Lake.
The West Lake is a UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its tranquility and beauty. It is surrounded by scenic hills and dotted with temples, pagodas, and gardens. Your tour of the West Lake will begin with a leisurely 45-minute cruise during which you can enjoy serene views of the lake, ancient pagodas, and lush gardens.
In the morning, you will visit Feilai Peak, also known as the "Faraway Flying Peak". According to legend, this peak was flown to China from India on a mission to spread Buddhism.
We will continue to visit the neighboring Lingyin Temple, which is one of the oldest and most famous Buddhist temples in China. The temple houses a large collection of Buddhist scriptures, statues, and artifacts.
In the afternoon, you will head to Meijiawu Tea Village, where you can choose to participate in activities such as tea picking and tea tasting.
Hefang Street - Hu Qing Yu Chinese Pharmacy - Wulinmen Pier - Gongchen Bridge - Chinese Umbrella Museum
4+ stars Hotel
Breakfast
In the morning, you will visit a historical tour of Hefang Street, a unique pedestrian street where you will feel like going back to Hangzhou in the Southern Song Dynasty.
We will then walk to the Hu Qing Yu Chinese Pharmacy, a century-old pharmacy also known as the Museum of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Here you will experience the unique charm of Chinese medicine culture.
Then, we will head to Wulinmen Pier for a sightseeing cruise on the Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal. With a history of more than 2,500 years, this canal is one of China's three major projects and a World Heritage Site.
We will disembark after the cruise arrives at Gongchen Bridge, which is the tallest and longest stone arch bridge among the ancient bridges in Hangzhou and marks the end of the Beijing-Hangzhou Canal to Hangzhou.Here you will visit the Chinese Museum of Knives, Scissors and Swords.
We will then proceed to the Chinese Umbrella Museum to explore the origin and evolution of the world's first umbrella.
If you are interested in traditional culture, you can also choose to participate in handicraft activities, such as making bamboo weaving, pottery, etc. with your own hands (extra charge applies).
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