Hangzhou West Lake and Longjing Tea Private Tour

12 hoursEnglishBook 1 day aheadHangzhou, China

From

$249

Discover Hangzhou’s West Lake scenery and Longjing tea culture on a private day trip from Shanghai. Round-trip second-class high-speed train tickets are included. Travel independently from Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, where your English-speaking guide and private driver will meet you on arrival at Hangzhou East Railway Station.

Explore selected West Lake lakeside paths, enjoy a farmhouse lunch with a CNY 100 allowance per guest, then visit the tea landscape of Meijiawu and Shimei Tea House. Your tea experience includes a guided tasting, an introduction to traditional hand roasting, and seasonal tea picking when conditions permit. Complete the day with one hands-on cultural workshop of your choice before returning to Shanghai by train. There are no compulsory shopping stops.

Included

One cultural workshop of your choice
Farmhouse lunch allowance of RMB 100 per guest
Meijiawu tea garden and Shimei Tea House visit, Seasonal tea picking, roasting and tasting
One day travel accident insurance
Round trip second class high speed train tickets between Shanghai Hongqiao and Hangzhou East
Private English speaking guide in Hangzhou
Private pickup and dropoff at Hangzhou East Railway Station and during the Hangzhou programme

Not included

Optional: West Lake Boat Tickets and Attractions Not Included in the Itinerary.
Dinner, Food and drinks above the included RMB 100 lunch allowance
Tea, souvenirs and other personal purchases
Costs caused by late arrival, missed trains, weather, disruption or force majeure
Optional gratuities and services not described in this itinerary

What you'll do

West Lake (Xi Hu)
West Lake Scenic, Xihu District, Hangzhou, China
Explore selected lakeside scenery on a privately guided walk at a comfortable pace. Learn about Hangzhou’s landscape, local stories and daily life. Boat rides and separately ticketed attractions are not included.
2 hours
Enjoy a local farmhouse lunch
A CNY 100 meal allowance per guest is included, and your guide can help with recommendations and ordering. Any amount above the allowance is payable at the restaurant.
1 hourAdmission included
Explore the Longjing tea landscape and learn how season, geography and craftsmanship shape the tea
Enjoy a guided tasting, an introduction to traditional hand roasting through an experience or demonstration, and seasonal tea picking when available. Then take part in one cultural workshop chosen in advance.
3 hoursAdmission included