Tour Overview
| Tour Code | 1d-hz-06 |
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| Departure Date | 15 August 2009 ~ |
| Special Price | $335 Private Tour per Person |
Tour Highlights
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Tour Summary
| Itinerary | Destinations | Today's Activities | Comments |
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| Pick Up | Traveler's hotel | Pick up around 7:30a.m.- 8:00a.m.
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Pick-up from hotel |
| Lingyin Temple | Situated in the northwest side of West Lake in Hangzhou | About 100 km away from Shanghai,about 40 minutes' tour | |
| Feilaifeng Peak | Standing in the west side of the West Lake in Hangzhou | About 20 minutes' tour | |
| Lunch | Restaurant | Chinese lunch
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Lunch included |
| West Lake | A famous fresh water lake located in central Hangzhou | About 40 minutes' tour | |
| Red Carp Pond | Located the heart of Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Park near the West Lake | About 40 minutes' tour | |
| Liuhe Pagoda | Situated to the south of Hangzhou facing the Qiantang River | About 40 minutes' tour | |
| Drive back | Traveler's hotel | Drive back around 6:00p.m.
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Drop-off at hotel |
Description
| 1 person | 2-5 persons | 6-9 persons | |
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| Price (per person) | 625 | 335 | 189 |
Price Inclusions
- All domestic transportation within China as per itineraries;
- Hotel accommodation as per itinerary based on two people sharing one room;
- Meals as listed in the itinerary: with daily western breakfasts; daily lunches and/or dinners at local finest restaurants;
- Entrance fees of sightseeing and show as listed in the itinerary;
- Excellent individual English speaking guide & driver;
- Luggage handling and transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa;
- Private air-conditioned car or van for land transportation;
- Two bottles of mineral water per day;
- Government taxes.
Price Exclusions
- International and domestic airfare not included in the itinerary;
- Personal expenses;
- Excess baggage expense;
- Any meals that are not indicated in the itinerary;
- Tips to guides or drivers;
- Insurance fees;
- Visa fees.
Tour Day By Day Itinerary
Day by Day Itinerary
- » Traveler's hotel
- The guide picks you up at the hotel between 7:30a.m. - 8:00a.m., and escorts you to Hangzhou.
- » Situated in the northwest side of West Lake in Hangzhou
- Your trip starts from the sightseeing of Linyin Temple, one of the ten famous ancient Buddhist temples in China. It has been the center of worship for Buddhism. With many old trees, bamboo groves, Buddhist rock carvings, and quiet and beautiful surroundings, the temple has received numerous tourists from all over the world.
Lingyin Temple Be sheltered by forested hills on three sides, The Lingyin Temple is really a sanctuary. It is the largest and most resplendent temple in Hangzhou, notable also as one of the ten m ...
- » Standing in the west side of the West Lake in Hangzhou
- Next attraction is Feilaifeng Peak. There are many legends about the peak's name. It is a pure limestone mountain scattered with lots of large stones which look like a flying dragon, a running elephant, a crouching tiger, and a fleeting monkey. The caves shelter many stone Buddha statues in a variety of poses ranging from standing, sitting, to sleeping.
Feilaifeng Peak Feilaifeng Peak, also named Nimble Vulture (Lingjiu) Peak, soars 209 meters (about 700 feet) and is a must-see in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Standing next to Lingyin Temple, it i ...
- » Restaurant
- Drive to a nearby restaurant to have a Chinese lunch.
- » A famous fresh water lake located in central Hangzhou
- Sightsee around the West Lake on board, Hangzhou's most famous scenic sight. The islets and temples, pavilions and gardens, causeways and arched bridges of this jade lake have constituted the supreme example of lakeside beauty in China.
West Lake The famous Song Dynasty poet Su Dongpo (960-1127) compared the West Lake to Xi Zi, the most beautiful woman in ancient China. It's easy for us to imagine the breath-taking beauty o ...
- » Located the heart of Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Park near the West Lake
- Move on to the Red Carp Pond. It is the heart of Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Park, one of the ten places of interests at West Lake. Countless carps live and play in Red Carp Pond, fascinating thousands of tourists each year.
Red Carp Pond The Red Carp Pond is the heart of Viewing Fish at Flower Harbor Park (Huagang Guanyu), one of the ten places of interests at West Lake. Countless carps live and play in Red Carp Po ...
- » Situated to the south of Hangzhou facing the Qiantang River
- Explore the Liuhe Pagoda, one of the true masterpieces of ancient Chinese architectures. The multi-storied octagonal pagoda faces the Qiantang River. Each story of the pagoda consists of four elements, the exterior walls, a zigzagged corridor, the interior walls and a small chamber.
Liuhe Pagoda Do you want to enjoy a spectacular view of the Qiantang River? Then, please go to top of Liuhe Pagoda. Liuhe Pagoda (Six Harmonies Pagoda) is located on Yuelun Hill overlooking the ...
- » Traveler's hotel
- After the trip ends, you are transferred to your hotel in Shanghai.
Travler's FAQ & Tips
Weather
Food
Shopping
Customs
Hangzhou's weather and something we need to know
Hangzhou's weather is always warm and humid, with a clear division of four seasons.
The peak season usually starts in March and lasts for a month, due to a flower-blooming season, with a temperature of 9 to 15 C.
From late June to early July, it is the plum rain season. Rainfalls are very unpredictable. Typhoon takes places in the early August with pouring rains, so during this period of time, an umbrella is always needed when you prepare to go out.
The winter in Hangzhou is just like other cities' in south China, with piercing cold. Warm clothes are strongly suggested.
If you want to take a walk alongside the West Lake, please wear some warm clothes too, to avoid from getting a clod which will affect your journey.
Each season in Hangzhou has its own splendid view and specialty, which are all worth visiting.
What's the specialty of Hangzhou cuisine?
Hangzhou cuisine does have it's own characteristics: smells nice, tastes good and looks pleasant. Fresh tastes is the most well-known specialty of Hangzhou cuisine.
The most famous dishes are Fish Maw with Chinese Broccoli, Dongpo Pork, West Lake Fish in Vinegar Gravy, etc.
You can not underestimate Hangzhou's snacks. Thousands years of history provides a peculiarity of Hangzhou snacks. Congbaohui, Cat Ears (Do not panic. It's not really cat's ears. It's dough in a cat's ear's shape and is cooked in different ways), Noodles with Preserved Vegetable and Sliced Pork and Bamboo Shoots in Soup, Crisp Cakes, etc.
What are some famous restaurants in Hangzhou?
Louwailou Restaurant
Built in the 1840s by a Qing Dynasty Noble, Louwailou Restaurant is said to be the oldest restaurant in China. Many foreign heads have dined there when visiting this city.
The Restaurant features authentic Hangzhou cuisine. Tasty food served including West Lake Carp in Sweet and Sour Sauce, Beggar's Chicken as well as Dragon Well Tea served with snacks.
Address: No 30 Gushan Road
Tel: (0571) 8796 9023
Opening Hours: Open daily 11:30am - 2:30pm and 4:30pm - 8:30pmTianwaitian Restaurant
This is also a very old restaurant first opened in 1910. its nice location close to the Lingyin Temple, tasty seafood and warm service make the restaurant very popular eating place for tourist.
Address: No. 2 Tianzhu Road, outside the Peak Flown from Afar Park entrance
Tel: (0571) 8796 0599
Opening hours: Open Daily 7am - 9pmWhat are the best souvenirs to best in Hangzhou?
Silk
Hangzhou is well known for producing excellent silks, including satins.
The best place for purchasing silk in Hangzhou is at Hangzhou Silk City, the biggest silk wholesale and retail market in China with more than 600 silk enterprises dealing in a wide variety of pure silk fabrics, garments, handicraft articles, scarves, and ties.
It is located at No.253 Xinhua Road (at the intersection of Fengqi Road, Tiyuchang Road, and Xinhua Road). You can get to the site by bus No.11 and 28.
Tea
Hangzhou Longjing Tea (Dragon Well Tea) is considered China's best. It is not only famous for its unique green color, fragrant aroma, sweet taste, and flat appearance, but is also regarded as a health elixir.
The tea falls into different grades; the best is the first pick of a year, normally in late March or early April.
Besides its good quality, Longjing Tea also enjoys a famous long history. If you are interested in tea culture and history, Meijiawu Village in West Lake District is the ideal spot where you can have a cup of tea, watch a tea ceremony, and select tea under professional guidance.
What are some local festivals in Hangzhou?
There are some remarkable festivals in Hangzhou, maybe you will experience one of them if you are lucky enough:
- Dragon Well Tea Festival (April-May)
The annual Dragon Well Tea Festival, hosted by Dragon Well Village, attracts people from everywhere to take part in activities such as picking tea, drinking tea, enjoying a tea ceremony, and walking in the countryside.
- West Lake Lotus Festival (July-August)
The main activities of this festival include viewing the beautiful lotus, picking lotus seed pods, shelling lotus seed, watching folk drama performances, and visiting the lotus exhibition. The host area is one of the scenic spots of West Lake-Qu Yuan Feng He.
- West Lake Osmanthus Festival (September-October)
Since osmanthus is the city flower of Hangzhou, the government has decreed that each year during September when osmanthus blooms, Hangzhou citizens host the West Lake Osmanthus Festival.
The sites of the celebration are usually in Man Long Gui Yu Park, Man Jue Long Village, and Hangzhou Arboretum. Appreciating osmanthus and the food made of osmanthus, drinking tea, watching shows and painting exhibitions are the main activities during the festival.
- China International Qiantang River Tidal Bore Festival (September-the 18th day of the eighth lunar month)
During this tourist-friendly festival, one of the largest in China, visitors arrive to appreciate the great spectacle of the Qiantang River Bore. The bore is a unique natural phenomenon triggered by the pull of the moon.
When the tides come in, a wave is produced so large that it surges several meters high. Every year this magnificent wonder draws thousands of tourists from all over the world.
- West Lake International Fireworks Show (In the middle of October)
This dazzling event in West Lake draws thousand of viewers to the fireworks site to witness the glittering and colorful skyline. Thousands of new fireworks products from different countries entertain enthusiastic visitors.
- Dragon Well Tea Festival (April-May)
