Hangzhou Essence Tour
- Tour Price: $ 155
- Tour Code: CT325
- Available: Daily
- Duration: 3 Days
- Tour Type: Hangzhou Tour Package
Trip Highlights - This tour illustrates the essence part of the city. If there is paradise on the earth, it must be Hangzhou. Hangzhou scenery regard as a graceful lady by Chinese. Take a boat cruise on West Lake, visit hundreds of history Lingyin Temple , they are all display the charming of the city. Hangzhou is the capital of Zhejiang Province. It was the capital of China in the 12th and 13th centuries during the Southern Song Dynasty. Mild climate and charming West Lake sceneries are always the inspirations of literature and arts. Hence this city is also endowed with outstanding culture heritages. Now, Hangzhou has become one of the most beautiful cities in China, a world famous garden city.
Tour Prices (this is private tour based on per person and shown in US dollars) | |
Group Size | Price / Traveler |
1 traveler | USD450 |
2-5 travelers | USD240 |
6-9 travelers | USD190 |
10 travelers & above | USD155 |
(For 10 persons up, please email us for new quotations) |
·Entrance fees and meals as listed | ·All transfers with private vehicle and guide |
·Accident insurance | ·Hotel fare |
·Air fare and airport tax | ·Personal expenses |
·Tips for guide and driver | · |
Tour Itinerary
Day1:Hangzhou (L/D)
Our dedicated local guide will collect you at the airport and bring you to your hotel. After check in, you will visit the Six Harmonies Pagoda. Built during the early Northern Song Dynasty (960-1127), this building is a great example of ancient architecture using very simple materials.
Hotel:Best Western Hotel 4* (or similar class)
Day2: Hangzhou (B/L/D)
In the morning we shall visit West Lake, where you can see the famous Flower Pond. Then we shall continue on to Lingyin Temple, one of China's most important Buddhist temples, and the Tea Plantation before returning to the hotel in the evening.
Hotel: Best Western Hotel 4* (or similar class)
Day3: Hangzhou (B)
After breakfast, your guide will send you to the airport and you will take a flight to your next destination.
(Service End)
Six Harmonies Pagoda is found near Hangzhou City, on the north bank of Qiantang River. It is built as two rings, the outer ring housing the cloister and the inner ring housing the small room.
Lingyin Temple was constructed in 325 AD, on Lingyin Mountain, and is among the most famous Buddhist monasteries in China. The main temple has an interesting collection of gilded statues and ornate furniture including a famous laughing Buddha statue, made from camphor wood and encased in gold.
West Lake, one of the best places to enjoythe beauty of the lake. Although the islet is not short on gardens and pavilions of all sorts it is most famous for the "Three Towers Mirroring the Moon". These are actually three pagodas built on the water itself that are said to control evil spirits and on certain days in August they house perfectly reflections of the moon.