2 Days Hangzhou、Qiandao Lake Tour
2-Day Hangzhou、Qiandao Lake Tour
City
Hangzhou
Experience China's Ancient Capitals: Hangzhou
Suzhou, located in Jiangsu Province, China, is known as “Paradise on Earth” and “City of Gardens”. Suzhou has a long history and cultural heritage, and is famous for its exquisite gardens, classical water village style and rich cultural heritage. When visiting Suzhou, you can visit famous gardens such as Humble Administrator’s Garden, Lingering Garden, Lion Grove, and enjoy cultural attractions such as Suzhou Museum and Suzhou Museum. In addition, tasting Suzhou traditional snacks such as sweet and sour spare ribs and Gusu cake is also an experience not to be missed. In Suzhou, you will feel the charm of traditional Chinese culture and leave unforgettable travel memories.
This package includes accommodation in a top four-star or five-star hotel, daily breakfast, an English-speaking local guide, all transportation services, and customized experience options. This is an ideal introduction to China for first-time travelers brought to you by Hello China Trip.
Travel Itinerary
Upon your arrival at Hangzhou airport , your dedicated tour guide will greet you outside the baggage claim area.
The first stop is the West Lake, a famous landmark in Hangzhou. We will stop here to see the Red Carp Pond, one of the ten attractions of the West Lake.
From the West Lake, take a leisurely drive to the Lingyin Temple, where your guide will share the fascinating historical legends behind the temple.
The last stop is the Tea Garden, surrounded by emerald green tea fields and picturesque scenery.
Depart Hangzhou to Qiandao Lake in Chun’an. Your guide will assist you with hotel check-in.
Meals included: None
After breakfast, you will spend a wonderful day at Qiandao Lake. Here you can take a boat tour of the artificial lake and then climb Meifeng Mountain, which is an ideal place to enjoy the view of the “Thousand Islands”, including the lake itself and the 1,078 “islands” in the lake.
After the visit, you will be transferred to Hangzhou airport to take a flight back home or to your next destination in China.
Meals included: Breakfast
Note: For small group tour participants, a transfer service to the airport can be arranged upon request.
Tour 'Wow' Points
Take a stroll along the lakeside and enjoy the beautiful scenery:
You can choose to take a cruise to visit West Lake, enjoy the lake view from different angles, and listen to the history and legends about West Lake.
A pure land for the soul, a place where history is deposited, and a spiritual abode:
Here, you can find inner peace and feel the richness of a thousand-year-old culture. A spiritual journey of spirit and environment is waiting for your departure.
In Hangzhou Tea Garden, taste a cup of Longjing tea and feel the quiet beauty of time:
In the green sea of tea, experience the charm of tea culture and enjoy the slow time of body and mind. A journey of tea fragrance is waiting for your taste and understanding.
Qiandao Lake, with various shapes and forms, is a wonderland of ten thousand islands:
In the rippling blue waves, feel the magic of nature and explore a journey of wonderland like ink painting. A fantasy drifting of lakes and mountains is waiting for your exploration and surprise.
Inclusions / Exclusions
Inclusions:
- Admission fees: to sightseeing spots and activities specified.
- Accommodation: hotels based on double/twin occupancy as specified.
- Meals: as specified in the itinerary.
- Tour guide: excellent private English-speaking guide.
- Transfers: land transfer with drivers as specified.
- Travel Agency Liability Insurance during the tour.
- Government taxes and fees.
Exclusions
- International flights to/from China.
- China visa fees.
- Gratuities to guides and drivers and any expense of a personal nature.
- Our tour package does not include travel insurance. Please purchase travel insurance before your trip to protect for any unforeseen circumstances.
- Small group tour travelers – Airport transfer service from hotel to Xi’an Xi’anyang International Airport.
Important Information
Important information – PRIVATE TOUR
- This is a private tour for your group of family or friends. There will be no other travelers in the group apart from you.
- Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- Prices based on twin occupancy.
- The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
- Any city not included in the existing tour package can be added to this tour and taken as an addition to this Private tour.
- Entering and exiting China from Hong Kong and Taipei are also available.
- Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei) can be extended.
Important information – SMALL GROUP TOUR
- This is a small group tour with a fixed itinerary and guaranteed departures.
You will travel with other people (maximum of 12). - Smart casual dress and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
- The tour guide may adjust the itinerary due to closure of the museums each Monday.
- At the conclusion of the tour, a transfer from your hotel to Hongqiao or Pudong Airport in Shanghai is available upon request at a surcharge.
- Stays at entering and exiting cities (Beijing, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei) can be extended.
Prices based on twin occupancy. - The prices shown are not valid during China’s Official Holidays (such as National Day and Chinese Spring Festival).
- The maximum number of passengers in a small group tour is 12 people.
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