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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating Hangzhou City Break, a private tour that immerses you in the cultural and historical wonders of China. Begin your journey with a serene stroll and boat ride on the picturesque West Lake, surrounded by lush mountains and ancient pagodas. Discover the historic Leifeng Pagoda and explore the vibrant Qinghefang Ancient Street, a hub of traditional shops and teahouses. Visit the renowned Huqingyutang pharmacy, a protected cultural relic. Enjoy the comfort of a 4-star hotel stay, with seamless private transfers and an English-speaking guide to enhance your experience. Optional excursions to the enchanting Wuzhen Water Town and the UNESCO-listed Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City offer further exploration opportunities. This tour promises a blend of relaxation and discovery in the heart of Hangzhou. ...more ...less
Highlights
West Lake: stroll alongside the lake and take a boat ride to Fairy Island, surrounded by greenish mountains, bridges, and pagodas.
Visit Leifeng Pagoda, the oldest colorful bronze pagoda in China, echoing the landscapes of West Lake.
Explore Qinghefang Ancient Street, with its shops, restaurants, and teahouses, a historical center of politics, culture, and commerce.
Discover Huqingyutang, a Chinese pharmacy and major cultural relic under national protection.
Optional excursion to Wuzhen Water Town, one of the most picturesque ancient water towns in China.
Visit the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on an optional tour.
Itinerary
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Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Arrive at Hangzhou Airport/Railway station. Upon arrival, a representative will be waiting to greet you at the airport ailway station and accompany you on the transfer to the city. The private transfer will take you directly to your hotel in Hangzhou. Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in the city. Take the opportunity to rest and recover after the flight or head out into the city for your first glimpse of life in one of China’s sprawling city.
Overnight in Hangzhou.
Day 2
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HANGZHOU
Location: West Lake, Hangzhou, Fairy Island, West Lake, Hangzhou, Leifeng Pagoda, Hangzhou, Hefang Street, Hangzhou, Qinghefang Ancient Street, Hangzhou, Huqingyutang, Hangzhou
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
After breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at about 9:00 at hotel´s lobby to visit West Lake. After a 30-minute-long ride, we’ll spend 2 hours exploring the peaceful depths of the lake. We´ll take a boat ride to Fairy Island and we´ll enjoy a leisurely time admiring beautiful mountains, bridges, and pagodas from different vantage points on the water. After the lunch at the local restaurant (included), we´ll drive to the south of West Lake to visit Leifeng Pagoda, the oldest bronze pagoda in China and later we´ll drive to Hefang Street to visit Qinghefang Ancient Street, with its shops, restaurants and teahouses that used to be centre of politics, culture and commerce in the city, and Huqingyutang (a Chinese pharmacy), major cultural relic under national protection. Afterwards, we’ll drive back to the hotel, where you’ll be dropped off at around 17:30 to further explore the surroundings at leisure.
Overnight in Hangzhou.
Day 3
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HANGZHOU
Location: Hangzhou, Wuzhen Water Town, Liangzhu, Anji, Anji Bamboo Sea
Accommodation Name: Best Western Plus Hotel or similar 4*
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel and get ready to enjoy a full day at leisure in the city of Hangzhou. You can set out to visit the sites most interesting to you or simply relax at the hotel and enjoy the available services. Alternately, you can choose from a variety of optional tours.
Optional tour A: Wuzhen Water Town, full-day excursion
Starting early in the morning at 9:00, you will get into the Wuzhen Water Town, one of the most picturesque ancient water town in China, visit the museum of the Chinese Foot Binding Culture and discover why in ancient China, women's feet were called 'golden lotus'. In Wuzhen Xizha, you´ll be amazed by the extraordinary scene of Bridge in Bridge created by two ancient bridges, Tongji Bridge and Renji Bridge and after you´ll have lunch at the local restaurant in order to take pleasure in Chinese specialities.
Optional tour B: Liangzhu & Anji, 2 days/1night excursion
Meeting point: hotel´s lobby
Start: 9:00
Transfer: included
Duration: 2 days
Visit Liangzhu, and stop in Liangzhu Museum to discover Neolithic remains of this civilization that last for decades, 4300 years ago. Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant that is followed by the visit of the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Late afternoon you will come to Anji, where you will check-in to your hotel for overnight.
In the morning, after breakfast, get ready to enjoy a full day at leisure in Anji Bamboo Sea, the world’s largest and most complete varieties of the bamboo kingdom. After the lunch (not included), you will be picked up at the hotel´s lobby at around 14:00 and after the 2-hours-long ride, you will be back in Hangzhou airport/Hangzhou railway station to take your departure flight/train.
Overnight in Anji.
Overnight in Hangzhou.
Day 4
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DEPARTURE HANGZHOU
Location: Hangzhou
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast at the hotel, prepare to check out of your room at the scheduled time and transfer to the airport for your onward or return flight.
What's Included
Tour Guide
Operated with an English-speaking local guide during the Hangzhou tour.
Transport
Experience seamless travel with private transfers to and from Hangzhou airport or railway station, and air-conditioned private transport during the Hangzhou tour, all accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
Entrance Fees and Activities
All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary, including West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda, and Qinghefang Ancient Street tour.
Other
Meet & Greet service upon arrival.
What's Not Included
International Flights and Visa
International flight tickets, airport taxes, and China visa fees are not included.
Rail Tickets
Rail tickets are not included in the package.
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and should be arranged separately.
Personal Expenses
Expenses of personal nature like tipping, laundry, telephone/fax calls, beverages, camera/video camera fee at monuments, and medical expenses are not included.
City Tax
City tax is not included and is payable on the spot.
Unmentioned Visits
Any visit not mentioned in the programme is not included.
Optional Tours and Activities
Optional tours and activities are not included in the package.
Tips
Tips for guides and drivers are not included.
Requirements
Comfortable and light clothing is best suited to travel in the warm months and warm clothing in the colder months in China. Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or sparse clothing when visiting temples, religious or official buildings. Sun protection, sunglasses and a hat can be very useful during your stay.
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Please Note
Please check the China visa requirements with your local embassy or authorities
No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed
Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the contents of the tour without prior notice, including possible change of hotels and/or itinerary
Lunch on day 2 is a set menu in a local Chinese restaurant with one glass of soft drink per person per meal
Optional tour B: Liangzhu & Anji, 2 days/1 night excursion: overnight in Anji: Campsort Xilong Chagu Resort or similar 3* hotel
Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
In many hotels in China, the triple rooms are a double room with an additional bed or sofa bed. Their comfort conditions are lower than the international standards of the triple room
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS Day 1-3 Hangzhou:
Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Hotel or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA: Pre-/Post night in Hangzhou:
Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Hotel or similar 4*
Accommodation options
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
Day 1-3 Hangzhou:
Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Hotel or similar 4*
OPTIONAL EXTRA:
Pre-/Post night in Hangzhou:
Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Plus Hotel or similar 4*
Mode of Transport
Experience seamless travel with private transfers to and from Hangzhou airport or railway station, and air-conditioned private transport during the Hangzhou tour, all accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
Accommodation
Enjoy a comfortable stay with 3 nights' accommodation at the Best Western Plus Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel in Hangzhou, offering a superior hotel category for a relaxing city break.
Check out our Q&As
What type of transportation is provided during the Hangzhou tour?
The tour includes private transfers to and from Hangzhou airport or railway station, and air-conditioned private transport during the Hangzhou tour, all accompanied by an English-speaking guide.
What is included in the tour regarding meals?
The tour includes breakfast at the hotel each day and lunch on the second day at a local restaurant with a set menu and one glass of soft drink per person.
Are there any optional excursions available during the tour?
Yes, there are optional excursions available, including a full-day excursion to Wuzhen Water Town and a two-day, one-night excursion to Liangzhu and Anji.
What kind of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes 3 nights' accommodation at the Best Western Plus Hotel or a similar 4-star hotel in Hangzhou.
Is there a guide provided during the tour?
Yes, the tour is operated with an English-speaking local guide during the Hangzhou tour.
What are some of the main attractions visited during the tour?
The tour includes visits to West Lake, Leifeng Pagoda, Qinghefang Ancient Street, and Huqingyutang, a Chinese pharmacy. There are also optional visits to Wuzhen Water Town and the Archaeological Ruins of Liangzhu City.
Is there any option for solo traveller?
Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.
What documents will I receive before I travel?
Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers
Do you offer any travel insurance?
We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
You can change it by logging into your profile and click on Bookings. Please check your cancellation policy.
When are there specific hotel names confirmed?
Confirmed hotel names are informed latest 10 days prior to client's arrival
Are Visa fees included in the price?
No, visa fees are not included
What does the price include?
What is included is stated specifically on the product Description. Gratuities are at your discretion. Prices do not include (unless stated otherwise) - gratuities to the guide, driver or tour manager.
CTS demo white label allows you to make 20 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 0 days before the start of the tour.
Low Deposit
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55%
or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 30 days before departure.
Visiting:
Hangzhou, West Lake, Hangzhou, Fairy Island, West Lake, Hangzhou, Leifeng Pagoda, Hangzhou, Hefang Street, Hangzhou, Qinghefang Ancient Street, Hangzhou, Huqingyutang, Hangzhou, Wuzhen Water Town, Liangzhu, Anji, Anji Bamboo Sea
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